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The holiday season can be a real rollercoaster for businesses, right? You’ve got more packages to send out, and the pressure to ensure timely deliveries can be intense. But fear not because at FlagShip, we’ve got your back, and we’re here to lend a helping hand to make holiday shipping effortless.

So, kick back, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and let us walk you through the process of smoothing out your holiday shipping operations so you can offer your customers a seamless experience.

Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!

Step 1: Plan Ahead

• Start early: The key to successful holiday shipping is planning. Begin well in advance to ensure you have ample time to prepare, source shipping materials, and optimize your holiday shipping strategy.
• Assess your needs: Evaluate your shipping requirements, such as the volume of packages, destinations, and shipping methods. This data will be crucial for selecting the right shipping services.
• Cautious Measure: Setting aside an additional day or two in your shipping timeline, particularly during the holiday rush when unpredictable factors like adverse weather can impact deliveries, is a proactive step. This precautionary approach helps you to account for any possible delays and ensures the on-time arrival of your packages.

Step 2: Choose the Right Courier Service

• Explore offerings: Assess the online shipping system that provides a range of shipping solutions, from international shipping to local deliveries. Evaluate which services align with your business needs and customer expectations.
• Special handling options: Familiarize yourself with special handling options for fragile or unique items. Know when you need to use this feature and we will ensure that these packages arrive safely.

Step 3: Shipping and Labeling

• Simplify the process: FlagShip’s user-friendly online platform allows users to automatically create and print shipping labels for each shipment. This helps businesses save time and reduces the chances of errors.
• Address validation: Ensure accurate address information to prevent shipping delays. Our distribution feature also enables businesses to create bulk distributions for identical packages destined for different locations.

Step 4: Packaging and Protection

• Secure packaging: Properly package items to withstand the rigors of shipping. We offer a comprehensive guide on what are the options available for safe and secure packaging.
• Shipping supplies: Order your holiday shipping supplies well in advance through your FlagShip account to have everything you need for the holiday season at your fingertips.

Step 5: Track and Trace

• Real-time tracking: Stay informed about your shipments with our user-friendly shipment tracking app. It is essential for your customers to keep a track of their shipments during the busy holiday season.

Step 6: Customer Support

• Understanding peak shipping season service: It’s essential to be aware, due to the nature of the holiday busyness, that carriers may update their policies during the holiday shipping season. For example, some carriers suspend their service guarantees for peak shipping season, and this can start as early as November. Additionally, it’s important to remember that same-day pick-ups are never guaranteed.
• Dedicated support: In case of any questions or issues, our dedicated customer support team is ready to assist you. With a FREE FlagShip account, you’ll have access to our friendly and knowledgeable customer support team.

By following this step-by-step guide, you can leverage FlagShip to ensure a seamless and stress-free holiday shipping season for your business.

Contact us at 1-866-320-8383 or support@flagshipcompany.com for any of your holiday shipping needs.