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We all know USPS rates are going up in January by 5.5% and again in July. Complete Mailing Services can reduce your Priority Mail cost by 15-20% with our discounted volume rates from the USPS, we even include tracking at no extra cost! Priority Mail’s 1-3 Day delivery for flats and parcels weighing from 1-70 pounds helps you compete with UPS and FedEx prices. Let CMS ...

There are more than 20 million e-Commerce sites. Yikes! That’s a lot of competition. It is believed that 95% of all retail sales will be conducted through e-Commerce by the year 2024. Early e-Commerce companies like Amazon and eBay dominate the market. But understanding the power of e-Commerce, it’s easy to see that there is room to grow for your online business. The question is, ...

There are many ways an e-Commerce business can thrive. It might be the exclusivity of your brand. Or the variety of product. Maybe you are selling more because of your pricing. Your business might have some or all of these advantages but if your fulfillment process doesn’t measure up to your competitor’s, business will begin to slow down. While struggling with increased growth might be ...

E-commerce sales are projected to grow to 5.4 trillion US dollars in 2022. Subsequently, the market for e-Commerce manager candidates is strong. If you sell online and don’t have one already, you will soon find yourself needing one for your business as your revenue grows.  In this article we’ll look at the qualifications to look for when pursuing an e-Commerce Manager and we’ll go into ...

As more and more business is conducted online, finding ways to retain customers is crucial. This article discusses 9 ways a company can improve on the shopping experience of its customers. If we weren’t spoiled before, we sure are now! Our shopping experience has changed dramatically in the last decade. When we want something, we want it now. And it better be easy to order and ...

Brexit. It’s been in the news now for more than a year. It’s one of the reasons why there’s a big change coming for any online business that ships to EU recipients. The change is a VAT increase, which is a value-added tax that is imposed on any goods shipped internationally. For some time now, any shipment going to the EU that was valued at ...

The United States Post Office recently announced increased pricing for stamps beginning August 29, 2021. This price increase is for First Class Mail, which covers postcards, letters under 1 ounce and envelopes. The “Forever” stamp, which is currently at 55 cents will increase to 58 cents. The USPS hopes that this increase in First Class Mail will generate enough revenue to offset the continuing decline in ...

As a result of the considerable increase in shipping during COVID, FedEx increased pricing and UPS imposed surcharges on certain international shipments. The expectation is that these increases will create more capacity in their various networks. The increases, which are sure to be felt by small businesses in particular, are noted below. FedEx Peak Surcharge Increases Additional handling surcharge increased from $3 to $3.50. Residential delivery surcharge increased ...

If you scroll through social media or even just open and scan your inbox, you’ll likely find subscription boxes advertised. They are big business now. And you have to admit – whether as a gift to someone else or a consistent arrival every month to yourself, subscription boxes are a great way to keep up with latest fashions, renew wellness monthly, or receive favorite foods. If ...

Whether you’re starting your eCommerce business or reviewing earlier business decisions, you’ve likely asked yourself which of the two platforms mentioned above serve your purposes better. Truly, both platforms have their merits, which makes it a tough decision, especially for something as serious as an ecommerce store. We understand the seriousness of the decision. It’s difficult. In this article, we analyze the least expensive to start ...