Keen new business owners can buy into a business services franchise for just $20,000 with Aramex.

And there’s no experience required, so investing in this business is an easy way to get started if you want to work for yourself.

You will need a positive, people-friendly outlook and a willingness to work hard. Aramex provides all the training in a comprehensive three-week program to set you up included in the price.

The training on processes and procedures is provided by the regional franchisee who will also be available to provide support with sales and marketing.

This is an entry-level opportunity with can also provide revenue support for a limited period, in selected territories.

It’s an easy to operate, award-winning business, with the major cost outlay a white van – Aramex also offers fleet deals through its supplier.

Franchisees not only take on an exclusive territory but sign up to a perpetual term – that means there is no need to apply to renew the term after a five or seven year period.

Capital investment in the courier business starts at $20,000; there are currently more than 900 courier franchises, and a network of 29 larger-scale regional franchises. Aramex operates from Cairns to Sydney and almost everywhere in between.

The courier service formerly known as Fastway, began in New Zealand in 1983, and expanded into Australia a decade later.

Five years ago Fastway was bought out by a global business based in Jordan which ensures it has the backing and support of a major transnational logistics firm: Aramex operates in 65 countries, delivering to 220 countries around the world, and employing nearly 16,000 individuals.

• Find out more about Aramex courier franchises here.