How to Survive COVID-19 As a Small Business
The COVID-19/Coronavirus situation has been a serious matter, and its effect on retailers across all industries has been palpable. We cover the pandemic’s impact on shipping and e-commerce in another […]
Flat Rate Shipping: What Are USPS Flat Rate Boxes? [Updated for 2021]
Flat rate shipping is a highly underutilized shipping method because not all merchants know what options are available. We see the question all the time, “What are USPS Flat Rate […]
How to Provide Package Tracking Updates
Shipment tracking has become a standard e-commerce feature. Providing package tracking is commonplace for all online orders— not just large retailers. Our recent study found that 84% of consumers said […]
USPS International Shipping Options
Selling online allows businesses to reach customers virtually anywhere in the world. Taking your business global can expand your reach and boost profits, but the logistics of shipping internationally must […]
FedEx Peak Surcharges for June, 2021: What to Know
FedEx peak surcharges impacting both Express and Ground services will go into effect on June 21st, 2021. Some of these are continuations of earlier surcharges while others are increased rates. […]
What Are the Cheapest Overnight Shipping Options?
Most business owners will find themselves in need of overnight shipping services at some point. For some, overnight shipping may be a regular part of doing business. Whether you’re looking […]
USPS Priority Mail: A Full Breakdown
USPS Priority Mail is a convenient, cost-effective method for shipping items in a timely manner. The process for shipping items through Priority Mail is pretty simple, making it an ideal […]
Selling and Shipping Supplements and Vitamins Online
When you make the decision to sell new products online, you want to consider both the likelihood of successful selling as well as how easy those products will be to […]
How to Cut Steps From Your Shipping Process
Getting started in e-commerce can be exciting and daunting. One of the most time-consuming and tedious parts of e-commerce is your shipping process. Some of the many steps involved are: […]
Prepaid Return Labels vs Scan-Based Return Labels
Not every carrier treats returns differently. By default, if you pay for an outbound label upon creation, you also pay for any subsequent return label upon creation, too. Subsequently, any […]
How to Prepare for Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers
With the end of the holiday season coming to a close soon, last-minute shoppers are about to start their shopping spree for gifts. While the past few years has seen […]
