Whether your business ships several hundred packages a month or just a handful, there’s value in making sure you’re doing it properly. Avoid spending too much money, wasting time on fulfillment, or failing to protect the products you send by following these simple tips and tricks. Don’t pay to ship excess space and weight One […]
Free shipping for online purchases is practically a necessity in today’s world, and it’s especially important during the holidays when brand competition is fiercest. In fact, according to omnichannel customer engagement firm STARTEK, 88% of customers say free shipping makes them more likely to shop online1. Small business owners in particular are probably wondering how […]
More and more, we’re seeing online businesses add new features and services with the goal of replicating and even surpassing the personal ways we shop at brick and mortar stores. A perfect example is how men’s fashion site is revolutionizing online clothing shopping with a program called tryouts, which allows you to have clothes shipped to you […]
With millennials poised to become the dominant force in the economy, companies must learn how to reach this demographic. U.S. consumers ages 18 to 34 engage with brands far more extensively than their older counterparts.1 It’s natural to assume this generation is only susceptible to digital media. It was born and raised on the Internet. […]
Make your online shopping more secure – these six tips can help protect you against fraud Shopping online is easier and more convenient than ever. However, as with any type of transaction, consumers need to be mindful of fraud. The good news is that by arming yourself with knowledge and heeding your common sense, you […]
Online shopping continues to grow at a rapid rate across the United States. 2016 was the second year in a row in which online Black Friday sales surpassed in-store sales. While this transition may be profitable, it is causing major strains on shopping malls in small town America. The Wall Street Journal recently did a case […]
By STEVEN CALHOUN/Staff Writer The United States Postal Service has implemented cost increases for many of its mail and shipping services. USPS implemented a 2-cent increase in the cost of stamps for 1 oz. letters on Jan. 22. The cost of flat-rate boxes and envelopes also increased. These changes affect the cost of First-Class Mail […]
Ecommerce is a scary business. Not only do you have to worry about keeping your own site running perfectly, you also must keep in mind that some 800-pound gorilla (i.e. Amazon) may suddenly decide that it wants a chunk of your business. On top of that, consumer expectations change so often now that all the […]
Wondering if there is mail delivery on #Martin Luther King Day or if your local post office will be open on Monday January 16? Every year, the federal holiday is observed on the third Monday in January, but there is always some confusion as to what’s open and what’s closed on the day we honor […]
We get asked a lot about drop shipping, so we decided to write a post answering a few of the most common questions. To make the information easier to understand, we created this step-by-step guide. Step 1: Understand the characteristics of your product It is critical to understand the characteristics that are unique to your product. […]
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