If you choose to post a parcel with a courier service you can elect to have it delivered the Next Day (depending on collection cut off times).

In addition, if you’re happy to pay a premium, you can also ensure your parcel is delivered by a specified time period. The main difference is that these timed delivery services attract a premium price because they guarantee delivery between a tighter time window than the standard Next Day option – for example by 9am, by 10am or by noon.

However, there will be times when this premium service is worth the extra investment. Here are just three examples of when a Timed service may be just right for you:

1. Your recipient does not want to stay in until the end of the day to await the arrival of their parcel.

2. The parcel contains an item that is time sensitive, which means it must arrive by the morning.

3. The recipient is waiting to use the item that the parcel contains and would like to get cracking ASAP.

As a sender you don’t need to do anything different to access the timed delivery courier network. Simply specify at the time of booking what premium service you require. The service will then be reflected on the electronic barcode to ensure your parcel is handled in the appropriate way to ensure timely delivery.

In addition, because your parcel is linked to a unique barcode number, you can also check online to confirm that your parcel has been received.

It’s all part of the courier service.

Do you ever feel like you have so much to do but so little time?

The trouble is, it’s often those little, but important jobs that appear on your to do list that take a long time to sort and can really interfere with the rest of the day.

Now if you have a Next Day parcel to post, stepping out (especially on one of these cold, winder days) can be a real inconvenience. Popping out always takes longer than you planned and the result is you get less done in your working day.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could despatch that next day parcel without having to leave your home or office?

Well you can. You simply need to book a collection with a courier service.

It’s very easy to do. You can even do it online. Then once it’s booked, simply get your parcel ready for collection from the address that you specify and forget about it (well make sure you’re home when the courier arrives!)

The courier driver will collect from your door and give your parcel a unique barcode number. That way you can rest assured that your parcel isn’t heading into the abyss, but is traceable as it moves through the delivery network.

Then you can just carry on with your day. You’ll find a job, which could have taken you, a fair amount of time is over in minutes and you didn’t even need to leave the house.

What’s more, if you want to check in and see when your parcel was delivered, you can do that too. Simply check online using your unique barcode number and you’ll discover the information you require is available at the click of a mouse.

Simple.

But how will it help you?

Do you have a parcel to send to a relative?

Does it contain something important like a birthday present or an anniversary gift?

If so you’ll want to ensure that it arrives on time to avoid disappointment.

If you need to send a parcel, a courier service is a good, reliable option. What’s more, there are lots of options for you to select from so you can be sure you get the service and the price that best meets your needs.

One of the most popular services is a next day express courier delivery. All the big brand couriers like Parcelforce Worldwide, City Link and Yodel offer this option. However if your parcel is a bit more time sensitive you could opt for a Timed delivery instead. For a premium price you can ensure your parcel is with your recipient before 9am, 10am or 12noon. This is a great advantage if you want your item to arrive in the morning, and can really help the recipient plan out their day if they know when to expect their delivery.

Parcel couriers offer additional advantages too.

For example, your item will be posted with an electronic barcode. It means you can check in via the Internet to track the progress of your parcel. Depending on who you post with you can track the collection, movement through the network and delivery. It means you’ll be able to see when your special item arrived.

Parcel couriers make it really easy for you to get your parcel to a relative. Try it for yourself and see…