409 results for "international shipping"

Is Your Shipping Policy and Return Policy Losing You Business?

Endicia

…ans for businesses is that shipping matters, including the presentation of shipping costs, the amount of shipping costs, the availability of different delivery options and the letter of return policies. If you find that your business is charging more than your competitors for shipping or that it’s not making the returns process easy and understandable, then you may be losing sales you would have otherwise converted. Leading Causes of Failed Sales…

03.07.2014

How to Simplify Your Shipping Services

Endicia

…ue. By instead focusing on consistent order fulfillment, and using reduced shipping costs to subsidize shipping labels for returns, your customers will experience the benefits of your conscientious choice and reward you with further patronage. Consolidate Your Supply Chain For smaller companies, this may not be a possibility. But for larger businesses in charge of managing their distribution network, scaling down your supply chain to better suit y…

03.06.2014

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The ABC’s of Ecommerce Shipping

Lisa Li

…t end up losing money on your shipping services. GOING INTERNATIONAL? When shipping internationally, make sure to include the correct documentation and customs forms. Check in with the countries you will be shipping to in order to find out exactly what you’ll need to include in and on your packages. Also, make sure your customers know whether or not additional customs fees will be charged to them. This way, they won’t be surprised about unexpected…

09.15.2014

Holiday Shopping Ahead Road Warning Sign

Developing this year’s holiday shipping strategy

Ramon Ray

…lso important to keep in mind that free shipping doesn’t have to mean fast shipping—compare shipping rates to find the most cost-effective way to get orders to your customers. 2. Your Return Policy During last year’s holiday shopping season, 22 percent of shoppers backed out a purchase due to an inconvenient return policy, and three in four shoppers checked return policies before making a purchase, according to the National Retail Federation. To k…

10.05.2017

A Guide to International Shipping Customs Clearance Processes

Shea Felix

…d services are shrinking our borders every day, making it a great time for international shipping. If you want your package to arrive at its destination without any hiccups, you’ll need to make sure that you’re selecting the correct customs clearance process. That way, you can declare relevant information about the package’s contents, so that customs can determine the amount of duty to be paid — and the recipient can get the package quickly. To de…

11.25.2015

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2014 Holiday Deadlines: 4 Tips for International Shipping

Lisa Li

…ng deadlines, please click here. Get your technology in place. When you’re shipping internationally, the worst mistake you can make is doing it by hand. First of all, there are all sorts of international shipping bans that you might not know about. Did you know that you can’t ship a deck of cards to Spain or bells to Italy? Automation technology makes it easy to navigate these bans since it alerts you before you try and ship a forbidden item. Plus…

10.23.2014

10 Questions Every New Business Owner Should Ask When Developing a Plan for E-commerce Shipping

Endicia

…plans for the future. Can your carrier accommodate a dramatic increase in shipping output? How will extra shipping fees scale with your business? Does your carrier provide opportunities for additional savings with increasing volume? It’s unnecessary to make specific plans, since growth will likely occur along a trajectory that’s difficult to predict, but knowing your options will make the transition easier when the occasion arises. Do our shippin…

02.21.2014

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Free Shipping is Your Secret Weapon this Holiday Season

Rieva Lesonsky

…sed how many customers are willing to drive to a store to save $6 or $7 on shipping! Offer free shipping as an incentive to people with abandoned shopping carts. Often, a reminder email with free shipping is all they need to make the purchase. Notice the magic word here? It’s “free”—not “fast.” Consumers will jump through a lot of hoops, including waiting longer for their orders, to get free shipping. Of course, when you are offering free shipping…

09.19.2014

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What are Freight Consolidators, and Can They Help Online Businesses Save Money on Shipping?

Nancy Weiss

…DHL eCommerce (domestic and international) Globegistics iAccessGlobalMail International Bonded Couriers International Delivery Solutions International Mail Service, Inc. Newgistics, Inc. OnTrac International Mail OSM Wordwide (coming soon) RR Donnelley UPS Mail Innovations For more helpful shipping hints, check out our Ecommerce Tips and Trends page. About Endicia Endicia is a leading provider of internet-based postage services that make it easie…

07.13.2015

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What Consumers Really Want When it Comes to Shipping

Ramon Ray

…sts across e-commerce companies: Age of consumer Location (national versus international) Product size Weight Amount Shipping discounts/incentives Season (holiday?) When trying to determine what shipping mix is the best fit for your organization, consider the various factors of your demographics first. Understanding what consumers really want when it comes to shipping can be a challenging process. There are a variety of aspects that can contribute…

10.06.2016

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