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Courier Express Envelopes Or Boxes
4
Jul
Using the courier supplies – things to know about Express envelopes or boxes
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  • Small Business Shipping

Today, most of couriers provide – free of charge – shipping supplies. What you need to know, is that there is a cost to it, and here is how it works.

How Your Packages Are Sorted
23
May
Understanding how your package is sorted and processed by the couriers to avoid damage
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  • Small Business Shipping

Shipments may inevitably get lost or damaged. Having an idea of the process you may consider following to minimize possible damage to your parcel.

Insure My Shipment
4
Apr
Why insure my shipment? Is it necessary?
Category:
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A common question when processing a shipment is – Do I need to insure my shipment? Here are a few things to consider that may help you answer that common question!

Online Shipping For Your Online Shopping
21
Mar
Can I use the FlagShip shipping API with my e-commerce platform?
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When it’s time to build your online store for your business, how you incorporate shipping is a critical consideration. Let FlagShip help!

Flagship Api
7
Mar
An simple solution for your online store’s shipping function
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As a new online store owner you will have many difficult decisions to make – At FlagShip we want to make one of your decisions easy enough that you don’t even have to think about it – your shipping function! Read more.

Shipping Box Dimensions
24
Jan
Are Shipment Dimensions Important for Getting an Accurate Shipping Rate?
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In order to get an accurate shipping quote, precise dimensions are always necessary. Inaccurate information can directly affect your quoted rate and ultimately the final charge of the shipment on your invoice. Read more.

Small Business Online Store
17
Nov
How to lower shipping costs for your small business online store
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When developing an online store and entering the e-commerce world, one huge consideration that could make or break your business success is shipping. Shipping considerations for small business e-commerce include price, but there are other factors to consider.

Signature For A Shipment
3
Nov
Signature or no signature – that is the question
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When shipping to a business – the driver will request a signature in 95% of all deliveries. One exception is for a company that has a pre-existing agreement with the carrier to never request a signature. They have a bar-code instead that the driver scans in lieu of a signature.

Shipping Mistakes
18
Oct
The Top Shipping Mistakes to Avoid
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For many small business owners, shipping can be quite daunting, here are some common shipping mistakes and ways to avoid them.

Third Party Shipping Insurance
4
Oct
Benefit from third-party shipping insurance
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Did you know that, by default, all your shipments are covered for $100 worth of insurance directly from the courier you shipped with? Great, right! What happens, though, if the value of the goods being shipped is greater than $100?

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