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How To Do Your Taxes When You Work In Delivery Services

Posted by Gertie on 05-Feb-2017 11:38:27

Hello, my dears!

I hope you are all doing well and keeping your heads and your spirits up, even as February rolls around and tries to make us all feel miserable. And remember - if you ever feel yourself coming down with a case of the wintertime blues, just pop into the Cafe. Aunt Gertie will be here to cheer you right up, and send you home with a smile!

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What's Your Favourite Type Of Delivery Van?

Posted by Gertie on 15-Jan-2017 10:15:13

Hello, darlings!

I shan't faff about too much this week. I'd like to think the title of this post speaks for itself, and that most of you will have a good idea of what we're about to engage in.

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Delivery Services Professionals and Valentine's Day – Your Answers

Posted by Gertie on 10-Jan-2017 10:00:14

Hello, my dears!

I hope everyone is doing well, recovering from the Christmas rush (I know how hard December can be for you lot who work in delivery services – Stevie goes halfway crazy every year!) and gearing up for the next rush ahead, coming up in a month or so.

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What Does Valentine's Day Mean For Delivery Services Professionals?

Posted by Gertie on 05-Jan-2017 09:00:01

Hello, my dears!

Well, my goodness! Here we are - another year! 2017 is here, and it seems only yesterday that we were looking back on 2015. I hope you've all had a fab New Years', with champagne and celebrating to your heart's content, and are all ready to start another year of delivery-related fun here at Gertie's Cafe. I know I am!

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Best Things About Owner Driver Jobs – Your Answers

Posted by Gertie on 25-Dec-2016 09:00:16

Hello, my dears!

Hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to 2017, whatever it may bring. There's a lot going on in the world right now, but there's always, always something to look forward to – you just have to stay proactive and positive!

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The Best Thing About Owner Driver Jobs

Posted by Gertie on 20-Dec-2016 09:30:45

Hello, dears!

Well, our last reader interaction, from two weeks ago, was so popular that I've decided to do another one on a somewhat more serious subject than usual. Somebody once said you have to give the people what they want - and dear old Gertie is certainly not one to go against that! That is why, this week, we will once again be tackling a subject that is about more than just having a laugh – we'll actually be talking about things that might be considered very relevant to the everyday life of a courier.

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Should Courier Jobs Be More Expensive in Winter? Your Answers!

Posted by Gertie on 10-Dec-2016 10:00:30

Hello, all!

Well, well, well. It seems the Christmas season has not slowed any of you down. At least judging by the response to last week's reader participation question, which was just as lively as it always is, if not more! It seems you lot like discussing serious topics even more than you do light-hearted ones – perhaps I should do them more often...

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Should Courier Jobs Be Worth More In Winter Time?

Posted by Gertie on 05-Dec-2016 09:00:20

Hello, dears!

Well, as they say, it's starting to feel a lot like Christmas! We are officially counting down the sleeps to that magical day everyone looks forward to. I, for one, am quite curious to see what I'll be getting this year - as well as looking forward to seeing the other people's faces as they open my own very creative gifts!

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Things a Self-Employed Courier Should Know – Your Answers

Posted by Gertie on 20-Nov-2016 09:39:02
" Parcel Deliveries 001" by Alan licensed under CCo

Hello, my dears!!

Well it seems like at least once a month I get a reminder of why my readership is one of the best a girl could ask for. And this month, it was no different! You lot really came through with what I asked you to help me with, and your input is bound to be massively helpful. So thank you and well done, everyone.

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What Does a Self-Employed Courier Need To Know?

Posted by Gertie on 15-Nov-2016 09:31:05
" On The Streets of NYC" by FaceMePLS licensed under CCo

Hello, dears!

Well – I'm going to get straight to the topic today. I know I usually faff on a bit, but this time around, I have a request that's far more important than all that chat about the weather and suchlike.

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