Author: Mary Jefferson

It’s important to know that comparisons to competitors doesn’t stop at your particular industry. Like it or not, when it comes to shipping, for instance, your company and your delivery system is compared to Amazon. Any shipments you make to your customers better be fast, and better be right. Patience, on the customer side, is … Continue reading “Is Your Shipping Up To Par?”

This past month, the U. S. Postal Service announced new rate increases for 2020. According to USPS, mailing service prices increase almost 2% while shipping price increases vary according to the service used. Priority Mail Express, for example, increases 3.5% and Priority Mail increases about 4.1% on average. What’s Next? With increases in mailing costs, businesses … Continue reading “New Postal Rates – Plan Your 2020 Budget”

Why certified mail? If your company regularly uses certified mail, it’s probably because it is mandated as a requirement for doing business. Certified Mail provides evidence that certain documents were mailed and received. It serves a critical legal service. In today’s digital world, it’s still a largely manual process. But it no longer has to … Continue reading “What’s Up With Certified Mail?”

In most cases, customers who purchase from your company really don’t care where you’re based. Shoppers continue to buy from companies across international borders. If your company doesn’t sell internationally yet, well, it’s time to start! And if, like most companies, your international business is growing, then you want to look into reducing your shipping … Continue reading “Is International Shipping Slowing You Down?”

Some companies will say. “It’s just a few cents for postage – it’s not worth my time to manage my database.” Obviously, the postage cost is part of the cost, but in this scenario, the company fails to look at all the other costs. For example: Along with postage, you have to consider the cost … Continue reading “Undelivered Mail – What Does It Really Cost You?”