Many small businesses have long relied on Amazon’s platform and delivery pipeline to boost their business.
including working with third-party delivery companies, increasing its warehouse space and making other moves.
The small businesses do not need delivery experience to apply for the program. But Amazon said businesses need to be able to make deliveries daily, deliver packages with existing staff and vehicles, receive packages daily and store them in a secure area until delivery. Amazon said it's interested in partnering with florists, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, gas stations, plumbers and hair salons, but it will consider other businesses too.
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