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How it works: You charge sellers (restaurants, stores, etc.) a percentage (15%-30%) of each
order's value.
Example: If a seller has 500 orders/month, each worth PKR 1,000, and you charge a 20%
commission, your earnings would be:
How it works: Buyers pay a delivery fee for each order. The fee can be based on distance or
order value, ranging from PKR 50-200.
Example: If you have 5,000 customers, each paying PKR 100 for delivery:
C. Advertising Revenue
How it works: Sellers can pay to advertise their products or gain priority visibility on the
app.
How it works: Sellers can opt for premium subscriptions offering additional features like
analytics, priority support, etc.
How it works: Collaborate with brands to create co-marketing campaigns or offer exclusive
deals for a fixed fee.
o Example: A brand could sponsor deliveries, paying you a set fee for each order
related to their product.
F. Convenience Charges
How it works: Charge small extra fees for premium services like express delivery or cash-on-
delivery options.
2. Managing Expenses
To run a successful delivery business, handling expenses effectively is key. Below are your expected
costs:
Rider Payments:
o Example: If each rider completes 20 deliveries/month, and they are paid PKR 70 per
delivery:
o The yearly cost for hosting is PKR 150,000, so monthly costs would be:
o Regular app/website updates and bug fixes may cost around PKR 50,000-100,000 per
month.
Marketing Costs:
o Marketing expenses depend on your strategies, but they may range from PKR 50,000
to 100,000 per month for ads, promotions, and influencer campaigns.
o You may need a team for customer service, which could cost PKR
50,000-100,000/month depending on team size.
Miscellaneous Costs:
o This includes office utilities, legal fees, and other operational costs, which may total
PKR 30,000-50,000/month.
Delivery Fees:
If 5,000 users pay PKR 100 per order:
Advertising Revenue:
If 50 sellers pay PKR 10,000/month for ads:
4. Break-Even Point
To cover your expenses, you need to know how many orders must be processed to break even:
Average Revenue per Order (e.g., PKR 200 from commission and delivery fees)
Focus on growing your customer base. If you target 7,000-10,000 monthly users, your
revenue will increase proportionally.
B. Vendor Negotiations:
Offer competitive commission rates to attract more sellers but focus on those who generate
high-volume orders to maximize revenue.
C. Flexible Rider Schedules:
Use shared riders for low-demand hours to reduce idle time. Consider offering part-time
riders for certain shifts.
D. Targeted Marketing:
Invest in local campaigns, social media ads, and influencers to reach more users in Gojra.
Track Metrics:
Regularly monitor key performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics, Facebook
Insights, and your app's internal dashboard.
Reserve Funds:
Keep a portion of your monthly earnings aside as a contingency fund for unexpected costs or
slow business periods.
If you implement the strategies outlined, you'll reach the break-even point quickly and begin
generating significant profits. Make sure to continue expanding your customer base, improving
service quality, and optimizing operational costs to maximize your success.