5 Tips for Shipping Success this Holiday Season
Whether we want to believe it or not, Q4 begins in a few short weeks. Which means if you haven’t been thinking about your shipping strategy for the holiday season, it’s probably a good time to start. With federal holiday closings, a looming winter season, and an unpredictable market, it may seem overwhelming to say […]
Posted in: Blog, Business, Logistics, Shipping | Tags: Ecommerce, holiday shopping, Shipping, Shipping Charges, Shipping CostsSurviving the Summer Slump: Four Ideas to Keep Your Business Moving Forward
Summer in the United States is historically slow for most industries. With kids out of school and families taking extended time off to get out of town, most online behavior begins to dwindle – especially online sales. So how can you make the most of the “slower season” between Memorial Day (end of May) and […]
Posted in: Blog, Business, ecommerce | Tags: Distribution, Distribution Costs, Ecommerce, Marketing, Shipping, Shipping ChargesPlanning for the Unexpected: Three Parts of Your Delivery Process You Can Control
As negotiations loom closer to their July 31 deadline, Teamsters and UPS are struggling to come to an agreement for some 340,000 Union workers. Not to mention, FedEx will also experience delays as they try to handle the massive volume of both carriers on their own. Although a strike hasn’t happened since 1997, it’s still […]
Posted in: Distribution, ecommerce, Shipping | Tags: Distribution, Distribution Costs, Ecommerce, Marketing, Shipping, Shipping Charges5 Tax Savings Tips for Those Selling Online
*Disclaimer: This blog applies to U.S. taxes and should be used for informational purposes only. Although selling online can be more cost-effective than needing to pay overhead for a brick and mortar store, it doesn’t come without its tax requirements. Especially when you begin selling products across multiple states in the U.S., it’s important to […]
Posted in: Blog, ecommerce, Taxes, US commerce | Tags: Distribution, Distribution Costs, Ecommerce, Shipping, Shipping Charges, Shipping Costs, TaxesTips for Cutting Costs in Your Supply Chain
Let’s face it: getting your product from point A to point B can come with a lot of fees (both obvious and hidden). We’re breaking down the four key areas of your supply chain where we recommend reviewing your costs: Operations & Shipping OK, this one is a no-brainer. Shipping product is not free. Our […]
Posted in: Blog, Business, Cost Savings, Shipping | Tags: Packaging, Packaging Costs, Shipping Charges, Shipping Costs, Vendor Costs, Vendors
