Take advantage of a grocery delivery provider or service if you don't have time to take care of the task for yourself or your business. Many who are working to maintain their own business put almost every waking moment of the day into their business. When you add that on top of family life, time for going to the grocery store gets lost in the shuffle.

Grocery delivery to business or home lets you free up those extra couple hours a week so that you can devote them back into your business or your family.

To make the most out of available grocery delivery information:

1. Evaluate what your need is and what kind of business you run to see if you would qualify to purchase your goods wholesale.

2. Search available sites to ensure that you can complete your online ordering from one location. The more locations you add, the higher the shipping will be.

3. Place your order, and be sure and note when the shipment is to arrive.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Use office grocery delivery stores to keep your office events in progress

Take advantage of grocery delivery to arrange for your next big company party or corporate get together. You might not have time to grocery shop for yourself, so hop online and let the grocery deliver experts handle it for you.

I recommend: Use the services of Netgrocer.com for your next grocery delivery. Not only will the deliver groceries, but health and beauty, natural/organic products as well as kosher items. Peapod services many major cities nationwide. Create and save a grocery list from WeGoShop.com. ShopFoodEx offers nationwide delivery and local delivery in Roanoke, Virginia.

Offer grocery delivery to your guests

Whether you own a hotel, suites, apartments or some other accommodation business, consider offering grocery delivery services to ensure happily fed and well stocked guests.

I recommend: Order home or office delivery from Schwan's for many of your normal grocery food items. Were you aware that Amazon offers online grocery ordering and delivery as well? It services the Seattle area and is called AmazonFresh. Sign up for corporate delivery from FreshDirect. Safeway also delivers to a number of states.

Use grocery delivery to stock your own store or feed your guests

Grocery delivery can be used for resale of particular items, or you may be so busy running your hospitality business that you don't have time to get out and shop. Let others go out and do that for you, so you can better spend you time tending to guests or preparing their delectable meals.

I recommend: Watch for specials from AULSuperStore.com. Use the Hometown Favorites Hard-to-Find Grocer option. Browse the online aisles of YourGrocer, a warehouse grocery store service that delivers. Gourmet Grocery Online can offer you gourmet grocery selections.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If using a local grocery delivery service that has a hourly or paid per trip driver, be sure and tip generously. With the cost of gas, your time in not having to go get it yourself is certainly worth the couple of extra dollars to make the delivery person's day. For businesses that you purchase from frequently, keep them happy for ensured speed and quality service.