Retain your independence whilst scaling up your business. How? A partnership with Diamond gives you all the services and technology you need to expand your courier company.
Same day despatch.
Next day delivery.
International delivery.
e-commerce fulfillment.
Nationwide service centres.
Multi-location fulfilment network.
Your next steps to business growth.
A proven logistics business with more than 40+ sites across the UK. When you join Diamond, you join the Group and enjoy all of the benefits. You gain the right financial and intellectual capital to support a fast-growth business and become part of a team, whilst retaining your independence.
1000+
Clients Nationwide.
40+
Service Centres.
30+
Years Expertise.
2 million
Orders Fulfilled.
Becoming a network partner.
We help you grow
We open up a suite of new services for you to sell to your clients. Same day courier, overnight , and international deliveries plus ecommerce fulfilment.
We have great buying rates with all the major carriers, enabling you to access their services at great rates.
And its all managed by our very own Despatchlab making your business easy to run on our one-stop logistics management technology. Same day control, overnight and international carrier management, warehouse management system and integration with multiple major carrier and most of the major online market places. Its an awesome platform open only to networks partners and clients of Diamond Logistics.
You can build sustainable, repeat customers, centrally administered by Diamond. Plus, we remove much of the boring, but essential, finance functions, enabling you to focus on sales, operations and business growth.
We’ll help you launch, manage and operate a successful business, providing training, technology and your very own homepage.
We have a proven marketing and sales methodology, which has been a recipe for success for our current network partners.
How does it work?
This is NOT a franchise. It’s a partnership. Between you and your company and our services, technology and team. We help you to grow, you help us to grow. It’s all about Shared Success – one of our core values.
All of our network partners are owner managers – just like you. They own their own logistics businesses that they have worked hard to build. They don’t lose control. This opportunity secures their future with service diversification, innovation, and opportunity.
What do you get?
The journey.
8 easy steps to adding revenue and profits to your courier company.
Initial 121 discussion.
Diamond HQ visit.
Diamond offer.
Diamond checks and legals.
Diamond training.
Comprehensive training covers business basics, sales, operations, pricing, finance, admin and hands-on experience.
Diamond launch.
Your first of everything.
First invoice raised on your behalf.
Common network partner questions.
Why would you add more services to your logistics business?
Many courier companies, particularly delivery service providers, tend to have one or two major clients. This can be a vulnerable position for a business if that client goes bust or changes provider.
Other couriers only concentrate on a same day service. This may be because they do not have access to the carrier accounts, technology and infrastructure to expand into next day, international and fulfilment services.
Adding diversification of clients and services creates stability, reduces vulnerability, and increases the saleability and value of your business. Diversifying from same day services will also level out seasonality, as next day, international and eCommerce fulfilment all having different focus points. This can provide a revenue boost that is also more constant and set you up with the tools to match your aspirations for growth through sales.
Finally, adding more services will future proof your business. It can prevent your business from obsolescence with new emerging technologies, such as drones, and allow you to thrive by adapting to market changes, for example, the continuing rise of eCommerce. It also mitigates against the risk of substantial changes in the status of self-employed drivers, the impact of which will decrease profit in this element of your business.
What additional services could I add to diversify my business?
There are a number of areas you can expand upon and move into. With a fleet of vans in place and premises, adding next day and international parcels is a good next step. You can also expand your same day services with a mix of local and national contracts. There is also the growing market of eCommerce storage fulfilment and a selection of other bespoke solutions, like outsourced warehousing and distribution.
How does partnering with Diamond give me these services?
Our 30+ years’ of experience means we have developed a proven formula that enables you to scale your logistics business through innovative client focused solutions. We teach you about the services and how to sell them, and provide the accompanying sales literature and process to boot.
The key to all of this is Despatchlab – our one-stop logistics platform. We have invested heavily in our technological solution, uniting operational and admin processes both managing and optimising your operations.
Finally, our group buying power means we have negotiated the best deals with our carefully selected carrier partners. Through our proven sales methodology and depth of support, you can scale and evolve a robust, future proof business.
When can I expect a return on my investment?
It really is up to you. Activity equals results and, as such, the more work you put in, the bigger the reward.
Following our proven methodology, which has been developed through many years of experience, you can achieve sales revenues in excess £1m within the first three years, with a gross margin of 50%+.
What help will I receive to set up my network partnership?
Each of our network partners receive the absolute best of our inhouse training, which covers 12 key business modules, from sales through to operations, and everything in-between.
Following the opening of your service centre, you will be supported and coached throughout your business journey. This will include technical, finance, marketing, sales, business planning and much more. You really will be a firm part of the diamond family, which means you will not be running your independent business in isolation.
We promote collaboration across our entire network of likeminded business owners. To enable you to become successful in your sales efforts, you can even take advantage of our enhanced sales support, to include appointment booking.
Why should I become a Network Partner?
There are many different reasons to become a Network Partner:
If this is your situation, a Diamond partnership can support you to get all the above and more.
Want to book some time for a chat now? You can schedule an appointment directly with:
Daniel Allin
Chief Product and Innovation Officer
Diamond Logistics Ltd
daniel.allin@diamondlogistics.co.uk
Tailoring our services to meet your business requirements – let’s find the right solution for you.
Smarter Logistics.
Seamless Delivery.
Despatchlab is the UK’s only logistics platform that unites fulfilment, multi-carrier shipping, and same-day delivery in one seamless, easy-to-use system.
Fully integrates with 130+ marketplaces
If you want a smart yet friendly logistics solution then we are the choice for you.
We understand the frustrations that SMEs face when dealing with a faceless courier service. This is why we place people at the centre of what we do.
