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Courier business plan calculator
For starting a courier business, starting a last mile delivery in house, or launching your own delivery business. Estimate startup costs, monthly operating costs, and runway.
Startup costs (capex)
Monthly operating costs (opex)
Cash runway forecast
Cash-flow runway
How to use this for your delivery business plan
Use conservative assumptions if you are just starting a courier business. Start with one service zone, a small fleet, and a realistic monthly burn. If you are starting a last mile delivery in house, compare the total monthly opex here to what you currently pay third‑party carriers.
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Why this matters
Most courier startups fail from underestimating burn. This calculator highlights the relationship between fixed costs and the volume you need to sustain operations. Use it to decide whether to rent vehicles, delay hiring, or run a smaller zone first.
The logic is simple: capex sets your entry cost, opex sets your runway. You need enough runway to reach consistent demand or long-term contracts.
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