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The Best Ways To Save On Shipping
What are the best ways to save money on shipping?
There are many ways you can save money on shipping by being cost effective and taking the time to shop around!
Before you get started, you may want to take a look at our blogs:
Delivering The Goods - Candle Packaging For Shipping
Packaging Like a Pro: Improving user experience
For inspiration on how you can package your items safely and creatively before posting to your customers!
Research different postage companies and couriers
It may seem obvious, but researching as many different couriers as possible might help you make more informed choices when it comes to postage. Shop around until you find the courier and prices that work for you and your business.
Offer free shipping with a minimum order value
A great cost-effective way to offer free shipping is by coupling it with a minimum order value, get your customers to spend more to cover the usual delivery charge and instead offer free shipping!
Recycle and Reuse
It is the year of sustainability! Using packaging that is recycled and is recyclable is a great way to save money. Reuse shipping materials from returned orders — if it’s still in good condition — or find a local recycling centre that accepts or distributes recycled shipping materials. You can also encourage customers to recycle shipping materials and products such as candle glasses!
Effective packaging
Think hard about how you want to package your products, without skimping on essentials such as bubble wrap and packing paper. Look at postal companies sizing and pricing ratios and work with them. Choose postage boxes that are classed as smaller parcels to save being charged for a large parcel, just make sure they work for your products and you get the measurements right! Don’t forget minimum and maximum weights as this can change your postage costs.
Buy in bulk
Buy your packaging, boxes, envelopes and everything in between in bulk or from a wholesaler, this will help keep costs down!
Post like a business
If you’re fulfilling orders over 20 times a week, you can look at business postage rates. Have your parcels picked up from your home or business for a flat rate and stop paying individually for every single parcel, it’ll also save you heading to your local post office or drop off point several times a week!
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