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The internet, social networking sites, VoIP phone calls and BlackBerrys are taking over the modern world, with technology usurping almost everything else as the motivating factor in business and enterprise.

But for all the eBays, Amazons and online website offering "cheaper than retail" prices, flashing gimmicks and the ultimate ease of use, there is an essential flaw in their plan to dominate global shopping - you can't fit a handbag down a phone line.

And this is where savvy investors can get hold of a good portion of the internet sector's profits without setting foot near a laptop. Delivery and mailing is still a necessity for most internet sites as well as high street shops and catalogue sales. Once a shopper has handed over his or her credit card details on the company's website, tip-toeing around the various malicious programs and hackers attempting to relieve them of their bank details, they then want the tangible item in their hands.

Delivery companies have not been slow to clock on to this surge in business and as online shopping increases, so do shipping, delivery and mailing company profits.

So whether you are looking to get into delivery via a fleet of vans and lorries or distribution by running a mail box or sorting centre, there is a huge scope for the savvy investor.

Getting involved in postal franchises, including mail and package delivery services to businesses and individuals, can also be one of the most high-energy and fast paced business to run. While many people have the desire to start up their own business but lack experience, this sector, and franchising in general, provides a huge amount of support and training for entrepreneurs looking to begin with a strong base for their business.

Mail and postal franchises can also be set up independently or as part of an already established business, meaning a warehouse or home improvement centre or company could utilise a mail franchising section to increase their profitability.

There are several options for those looking to start in the postal franchising sector, but getting the facts and figures before determining any concrete decisions is vital. The potential franchisee could also tailor their choice of postal franchise to suit themselves; outgoing businesspeople who prefer getting hands on could target the delivery aspect of the sector, focusing more on companies such as DHL and other package specialists, while those with a more organisational management style could consider the postal mailbox and distribution areas of the industry.

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