What if you use a third party shipping to manage your business? Will PackageFox still work? The short answer is yes. This is very rarely a problem but really depends on the application you are using, and how it submits the data to FedEx and UPS. If you would like us to… Read More
So now you have signed up for your free PackageFox account and are ready to go. You have been notified that your first late package has been caught by PackageFox and you will soon be getting your first refund. But how long does it take to get your refund once it has been… Read More
You did it. You made your first sale through your Etsy store. You feel like a million bucks. You knew you had a great idea but actually seeing that first order just feels so good. But now what? How do you get what you just sold to your new customer? There is a ton… Read More
FedEx is one of the big three when it comes to your business shipping needs. But have you ever wondered how FedEx got it’s start? Who thought of it and what hurdles did they have to overcome to make their dream a reality? Lets take a look at some of the highlights of the… Read More
You hear the word logistics thrown around all the time. What does logistics really mean? Is it organizing your business in the most efficient way possible? Is is something to do with shipping faster? Or maybe it’s just one a word companies like UPS and FedEx have made up to make their business sound… Read More
Old World Candle Emporium is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service. Grandpa Willie started the company on the belief that if you treat someone the way you would like to be treated then they will come back time and time again. Old World Candle Emporium has been family owned for… Read More
You run a tight operation. Everything runs well and that’s the way you like it. But some things are just out of your control. When your customers order something from you, you want to get it to them as fast as possible. After all, you built your business on customer service. Under promise and over… Read More
As the airlines increase fees on checked baggage and implement limitations on carry-on bags, some frequent business travelers are turning to UPS and FedEx to ship their luggage ahead of their trip. Many professionals are deciding to use reliable, alternative options to get their belongings from one location to another. Just as companies have depended… Read More
The cost of shipping continues to rise. The cost of corrugated boxes, packing materials, labels, labor, fuel and more, continue to rise at a time when margins are being cut by a weakened economy and price competition. Here are some cost reduction techniques to help you reduce costs without reducing your level of customer service… Read More
Recently, UPS and FedEx announced sweeping increases in package shipping rates for both air and ground delivery services. Averages of both companies’ rate increases work out to approximately 4.9% for shippers. However, a recent study by LJM Freight Auditing and Consulting concluded that many shippers, including retailers, actually face rate hikes from 6.5% to 8.8%.… Read More