shipping
Published April 2nd, 2008
When it comes to shipping products through your ecommerce business, this can be a bit of a quandary. Businesses have to charge a shipping and handling fee because it would be difficult to stay in business if you paid for these fees yourself.
The dilemma is charging shipping and handling fees that are not too high because you may lose customers, most likely customers leaving items in a shopping cart. If you price the fees too low then you could be working your way out of business. Below are five tips on how to effectively charge shipping and handling fees... Read more
Tags: E-Commerce and E-Business, Freight, larry Slusser, shipping, shipping costs, shipping options
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Published March 24th, 2008
If you’re anything like we used to be, it’ll be nothing more than an expanse of white paper.
And if it is, you’re missing out on a golden opportunity to advertise to people who have already trusted you with their purchase.
You can either design a flyer to print on the reverse, thanking them for their purchase and showing a few examples of general items you currently have for sale, or (if you don’t have too many items to send out) you could personalize the flyer to each customer, showing a number of products related broadly to the item they... Read more
Tags: customer loyalty, E-Commerce and E-Business, ebay business, Marketing, shipping
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Published March 7th, 2008
LEDSET’s Label Wizard is a fast, fun, and easy-to-use software program that enables you to print address labels in just seconds. The application is compatible with all printers for WinXP, and even allows you to print graphics and logos for product labels. The Label Wizard software is a good alternative to printers like Dymo, and makes importing BMP files easier than other programs.
Although it is designed for speed, Label Wizard does not skimp on quality. The labels produced by Label Wizard are professional looking and clear. Label Wizard uses a smart sizing text engine that reviews the text before... Read more
Tags: E-Commerce and E-Business, label wizard, Marketing, product reviews, Rebecca Button, shipping
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Published February 21st, 2008
A fulfillment center is a service that is provided by a company that stores, receives orders, packages and then ships orders to the end consumer. First of all, it should be pointed out that a fulfillment center is different than drop shipping, where the retailer purchases inventory from a distributor or manufacturer as customers place orders, and those orders are shipped out to the customer directly from the distributor. Fulfillment centers simply help with the processing of orders by packaging and sending those orders along to the customers.
Why should an organization use a fulfillment center? Is it cost effective?... Read more
Tags: fulfillment centers, larry Slusser, management, processing orders, shipments, shipping
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Published January 9th, 2008
When planning an eBay business, it is important to give some consideration to the type of packaging materials you will require. If you select and purchase packaging materials in advance, you will be able to send sold items quickly and efficiently, as soon as your business is up and running.
Address Labels
A plentiful supply of blank address labels is absolutely necessary, so that you can quickly and easily print out your customers’ names and addresses and affix them to the packages. You can also print your own return address details on blank address labels and apply them to the... Read more
Tags: E-Commerce and E-Business, ebay business, packaging supplies, presentation packaging, Rebecca Button, shipping
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Published December 28th, 2007
If you are running a business selling products online, you are aware that shipping costs can make a large dent in your bottom line.
In this article, we will look at some ways in which you can trim your shipping costs and make your business a lot more profitable.
* Save A Penny, Save A Pound. Remember that shipping is not all about the carrier, the postage, or even the weight. If you are selling a lot of items, then odds are you are spending a lot of money each year on smaller, unnoticed items such as packaging materials.
Look... Read more
Tags: budget, cutting costs, Leeia Ladipoh, money, saving money, shipping, shipping costs, tips
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Published December 27th, 2007
There really is no shortage of business opportunities in today’s age, largely due to the fact that the Internet has opened up huge markets for everyone to take advantage of. Somewhere, someone is looking to buy something - no matter how odd you might think it is!
In this environment, several types of businesses have been able to thrive. One is the idea of the consignment business, something that really got kicked into high gear as far as dollars earned with the advent of eBay.
In this article, we will take a look at how you can build your own... Read more
Tags: advice, consignment, E-Commerce and E-Business, finding products, Leeia Ladipoh, shipping, Starting a Business
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Published December 18th, 2007
There’s no doubt that for online retailers, shipping costs are one of the biggest expenses. And with oil prices rising, they’re not getting any cheaper. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t money for you to save. You just need to be a little creative! Cutting costs on shipping rates is more than just the price you’re paying to UPS or FedEx. There are plenty of other factors involved, and every part of the shipping process should be looked at carefully.
Ways to cut costs
Shipping containers - Could you be using lighter, smaller boxes, or for smaller items, padded envelopes... Read more
Tags: Carrie Hinkel, Finance, Finance and Accounting, online businesses, online retailers, shipping, shipping alternatives, Starting a Business, startups
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Published November 16th, 2007
A huge part of any small business that sells products today is the shipping process. Not only is selecting the right shipper important so that your customers receive quality, undamaged goods within a very reasonable time, but shippers may also make a huge difference in your bottom line; you want to be sure that your products are shipped to and from you in the most economical form possible.
One alternative to regular shipping measures that can mean a big difference in the bottom line of a small business is LTL shipping.
In this article we will take a look at... Read more
Tags: Finance, Finance and Accounting, Leeia Ladipoh, less than truck load, LTL shipping, shipping, shipping alternatives, small business, Starting a Business
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Published November 16th, 2007
The Internet has opened up a whole new range of possibilities for entrepreneurs all over the world. There has never been such a big opportunity when it comes to reaching a huge customer base that could potentially use the products or services you offer, and with such a small outlay of capital.
Conducting global business when it comes to selling your products, though, means that there are some things you need to keep in mind. There’s a different approach for selling goods in different countries; let’s take a look at some of the most important things that you should be... Read more
Tags: Doing Business Internationally, E-Commerce and E-Business, International shipping, Leeia Ladipoh, selling internationally, shipping
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