Yesterday is an online marketplace developed as a low-cost option for everybody to have an opportunity to earn additional income either while travelling to and from required destinations, or as a stand-alone income revenue stream. Yesterday recognise that there is a substantial cost of living crisis and wanted to give an opportunity for everybody to earn additional income in efforts to offset these rising costs.
In addition, deliveries are expensive, restricted, and increasingly unreliable. We wanted to build a community where we can support each other, reduce the cost of deliveries, expand purchasing footprint, while others earn additional income.
Well almost anything. Almost.
Yesterday has been built to be utilised for a multitude of services. From a letter all the way through to a car, excavator or heavy machinery. For Birthday, Christmas presents through to business requiring parts, or stationery. Yesterday has tried to incorporate freedom for everyone to use. People performing deliveries are required to enter in their vehicle of choice from a push bike to a truck and the application will show what they can deliver with their vehicle, however it is still the responsibility of the person performing the delivery to ensure that the task is within their capabilities.
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In short, everyone.
The Yesterday people want to give everyone the opportunity for a new revenue stream and save money on deliveries. From unemployed people, caravanners, Drive-in-Drive-Out (DIDO), people with limited abilities, stay at home parents, tradies, travellers through Australia, retirees, Truck Drivers, really anybody over 18 years of age with a safe and compliant mode of transport.
For senders, it can be a person who needs things moved within their property or across the country and everything in-between.
Nobody.
Yesterday has been built for its own purpose without international input or cooperate greed. It has been built to assist in achieving real work life balance, and be available for people who work traditional, non-traditional hours, casual, part time, or permanent working hours, or even retired and unemployed people.
It is intended to give everybody a low-cost option for people to earn money. Unlike some applications, Yesterday does not take any profit from the deliverers. It only requires a monthly subscription fee of $10, and for senders, 5% surcharge on agreed delivery price. This is to maintain the application, and if successful, eventually do some philanthropic work.
Absolutely! The founders are Australian and built by Australian application builders. Every effort has been made to keep as much as possible within Australia. It is the belief by the Yesterday people that Australians are resourceful and smart, we can compete with international companies.
Some of the application support like Stripe, Apple, and Google. They may not be owned by Australians but do have an Australian office which does employ Australians.
In the short term, we are hoping to advance from app based to app and web based soon in encouraging more Senders. Longer term, we are looking at other industries and current corporately owned activities, building technology through apps and web-based interfaces in allowing everyday Australians opportunities which they normally would not have. The aim for Yesterday is to build technology giving every Australian opportunity in real work / life balance, the ability to build their own brands, and make new income streams to either offset cost of living, increases or supplement income.
Depending on the success of Yesterday, we would also take the opportunity to support Australians through philanthropic and humanitarian work within Australia, not overseas, recognising that there are many people struggling here, within Australia.
Australians, helping Australians, to invest in Australians.
The name Yesterday was selected to capture the following:
Yesterday considered all these scenarios and more in developing the application. Yesterday reflected on a current problem, utilises a modern solution in an attempt to protect and improve on the good parts of yesterday.
Start to log in, once you get to the password section, tap on the “Forgot Password” and follow instructions.
Let us know.
You can email us at admin@yesterdayapp.com.au. We will try our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
You can email us at admin@yesterdayapp.com.au. We will try our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
Absolutely!
When you initially set your profile, you automatically become a Sender. If you like to become a Deliverer, you will need to select that within your profile. As a Sender you do no need to pay for a subscription. Only Deliverers are required to pay for subscription. Senders pay 5% surcharge on their accepted delivery costs which goes towards the running costs of the app.
Step1: Download the app through the App Store.
Step 2: Sign Up – You will need a mobile number and email address to complete this section. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 3: A verification code will be sent to your email or mobile number. Enter the verification code to continue. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 4: Complete Your Profile by entering in you Full Name and Location. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 5: Create a password and confirm your password. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 6: Set up your notifications, this will be what you would like to be notified of, e.g., notification of delivery in your area. Once completed, select “Get Started”.
Step 7: You are now setup to become a Sender. On your profile page you will see a section which says “Become a Deliverer” select “Get Started” icon. There are seven more steps, but they are simple so please keep going.
Step 8: Select your vehicle. You can select multiple vehicles if you have multiple vehicles, your intent to use them for deliveries. Each vehicle you select, you will need to supply dimensions and weight limits for each. After selecting items, select “Continue”.
Step 9: Enter in the dimensions and weight capacity for each vehicle. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 10: Verify your age and Travel Radius. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 11: Next, you can set a profile picture. This is totally up to you but will help in building trust in developing you own brand. To add a picture, select on “upload picture”, you can use a picture from your photo gallery or camera, make sure you remain respectful and keep pictures PG rated. If you would like to bypass this, or once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 12: Enter in you Tax File Number (TFN), or your Australian Business Number (ABN). This does not collect data for the tax agency or ensure that tax is paid for you. This section does not verify your tax number you have entered. Tax reporting and payment is completely the responsibility of you as a Deliverer. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 13: Set up your subscription to Yesterday. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 14: Final step, setup your payment method for subscription, and for your payments for deliveries. This is done through Stripe. You are now good to go.
$10 per month. That is it.
Yesterday does not take any of your profits. What you make is yours to spend. Just don’t forget to pay the required tax.
The only limitations are age, you must be 18 or older, and you must have a safe and compliant vehicle. This can be anything from a push bike to a large Truck and anything in between.
Yes.
You will be able to see what you have delivered and earned through the app and submit that at tax time.
The app has been developed being as low cost as possible to assist with the cost of tax as well as other expenditures you will incur as a Deliverer. We acknowledge that paying tax is not nice, but our tax is what pays for roads, public health, and the other things we are fortunate to have in Australia.
We can’t answer this one for you. There are benefits and obligations which come with an ABN. We suggest you seek independent professional advice on this.
No.
Yesterday is a marketplace in which Senders can post a job, and Deliverers can bid on completing the delivery. You are your own entity. As a Deliverer, you can set your own price, provide a service when you are available, from and to areas you would like. The freedom is all yours.
That is you as a Deliverer.
Yesterday does not pay for the maintenance of your vehicle, any tickets you require for lifting gear, maintenance on lifting gear, engineering compliance, damage to your vehicle while performing delivering tasks, damage you may have caused, injury to you, or injury you may have caused, tickets (parking, speeding etc), or any tolls. Please ensure you consider these costs when bidding on posts.
Please refer to terms and conditions for Deliverers for more details.
Place the parcel in a safe location.
Ensure you take a photo of the completed delivery with the app for proof of delivery. There is also a messaging function where you can message the Sender to let them know where you have put it.
Be honest. Report the damage to the Sender.
You can do this through the messenger function in the app.
Make sure you take photos and upload the photos when completing your delivery.
Yesterday does not offer insurance for compensation of damaged goods. This responsibility is with you as a Deliverer. If this concerns you, you can get insurance for these occurrences. Approach an independent professional about this cost as you may be entitled to claim a portion of this in your tax.
Remain respectful firstly.
Ensuring you have taken photos on pickup and on delivery will give you evidence that you have not damage or stolen property.
If this does continue, you can leave a respectful but honest review of the Sender. Just remember, your comments can be disputed so please remain truthful and respectful.
Take a deep breath, this one can be frustrating.
If you cannot, for example you bid on a 5 kilo delivery and it is 50kg, you can politely ask the Sender to
If you can, but it is inconvenient, politely discuss with the Sender and you can always leave a rating and review on the Sender. Remember to remain respectful. If the conversation becomes confrontation, leave immediately. You can always report significant issues to Yesterday.
Unfortunately, if you do not complete the delivery, you will not get paid and will not be compensated for the wasted time. You can leave a respectful but honest review for another Deliverer to see of the Sender. Just remember, your comments can be disputed so please remain truthful and respectful.
Remain respectful, remember you are your own brand.
Try to contact the Sender through the app. If unsuccessful, wait if you feel it is reasonable and if no one turns up, leave.
Unfortunately, if you do not complete the delivery, you will not get paid and will not be compensated for the wasted time.
Make sure you leave a respectful, but honest rating and review on the Sender. Just remember, your comments can be disputed so please remain truthful and respectful.
Absolutely!
When you initially set your profile, you automatically become a Sender. If you like to become a Deliverer, you will need to select that within your profile. As a Sender you do no need to pay for a subscription. Only Deliverers are required to pay for subscription. Senders pay 5% surcharge on their accepted delivery costs which goes towards the running costs of the app.
Step1: Download the app through the App Store.
Step 2: Sign Up – You will need a mobile number and email address to complete this section. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 3: A verification code will be sent to your email or mobile number. Enter the verification code to continue. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 4: Complete Your Profile by entering in you Full Name and Location. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 5: Create a password and confirm your password. Once completed, select “Continue”.
Step 6: Set up your notifications, this will be what you would like to be notified of, e.g., notification of delivery in your area. Once completed, select “Get Started”.
Well almost anything. Almost.
Yesterday has been built to be utilised for a multitude of services. From a letter all the way through to a car, excavator or heavy machinery. From Birthday, Christmas presents through to business requiring parts, stationery, or machinery Yesterday has tried to incorporate freedom for everyone to use. People performing deliveries are required to enter in their vehicle of choice from a push bike to a truck and the application will show what they can deliver with their vehicle, however it is still the responsibility of the person performing the delivery to ensure that the task is within their capabilities.
Please remember to give as much detail as possible. This will help the Deliverer make decisions on taking your item. There is a big difference in moving a fridge from a low set easy accessible house when compared to an apartment on the fifth floor of a building without an elavator with limited parking.
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No.
As a Sender you do no need to subscribe to the app. However, there is a surcharge of 5% on the delivery cost you accept. This surcharge assists in maintenance and costs attributed to the running of the app.
A surcharge of 5% on the delivery cost you accept.
As a Sender you do no need to subscribe to the app. However, there is a surcharge of 5% on the delivery cost you accept. This surcharge assists in maintenance and costs attributed to the running of the app.
That is ok. We expect people will have budgets.
You can set your budget when posting the job you request. However, ensure you are reasonable. For example, if you want to move a piano from the top story of an apartment building from Sydney to Darwin and your budget is $20 you may be disappointed with the number of bidders that express interest.
Absolutely you can.
Currently there is only the mobile app available. There are intentions to expand this to web based in the future, but this is dependent on uptake of the app.
This can be frustrating, remain respectful.
Firstly, you can contact the Deliverer through the mobile app. Remember to remain polite, there may be road works, vehicle issues, weather affecting delays, or other unplanned issues.
If this is not the case, and you can not contact the Deliverer,
You can see the rating of the Deliverer through their profile when they are placing their bid. Additionally, you can ask Deliverers when you are going through the bidding process if they have insurance in which you must expect a higher price to compensate the Deliverer for their additional operating costs.
Yesterday is a marketplace and does not provide compensation for damage to your property, damage you may have caused, injury to you, or injury you may have caused, or any loss which you may have caused or incurred during the delivery process. It is up to your discretion on how you recover loss from the Deliverer.
Yesterday is a marketplace in which Senders can post a job, and Deliverers can bid on completing the delivery. Deliverers are their own entity. Senders and Deliverers enter an agreement together not with Yesterday.
Refer to the terms and conditions for Senders for more information.
What if I incur a loss during the delivery process? (damage to property, person, or parcel)
Yesterday is a marketplace and does not provide compensation for damage to your property while deliveries are undertaken, damage you may have caused, injury to you, or injury you may have caused, or any loss which you may have caused or incurred. It is up to your discretion on how you recover loss from the Deliverer.
Yesterday is a marketplace in which Senders can post a job, and Deliverers can bid on completing the delivery. Deliverers are their own entity, Senders and Deliverers enter an agreement together not with Yesterday.
Refer to the terms and conditions for Senders for more information.
Other Stuff
Within you profile there is a Contact us section. You can use this function to send us suggestions. We welcome any suggestions for improvements.
We did a lot of research first.
Secondly, we reached out to professionals in building the app. There is so much out there that leads you to believe you can do it yourself, and you can, but nothing can replace experience and professionalism.
Yesterday used Appifany and have no reservations in recommending them. Will, Isidora, Barsha, Milan, Joel, and Arista are very supportive, professional, and a wealth of knowledge leading us from feasibility all the way through app development, marketing, and advertising. They are approachable, professional, and able to convert technical talk into a language which is easy to understand, simplifying decision making processes and guiding to the best results.
For the legal side of things, we use K2 Law. Dakota-Lily, James, and India are also exceptional. They were able to advise us throughout the full process in development of Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policies, and all that is required in setting Yesterday up for success now and in the future. Their guidance was outstanding, language considered our experience and exposure levels and respectful.
Both Appifany and K2 Law are contactable, a wealth of knowledge, and made it a pleasure throughout the entire process.
Nothing worth doing is easy and if it is worth doing, it is worth doing properly. It is ok to be wrong, ask for advice, and listen.
Well, that depends.
Yesterday is a start-up company and our revenue is solely from the app. When the app has sustainable revenue, we will be interested in discussing opportunities, but this will be at the discretion of the Yesterday people.