No one would knowingly overpay for shipping but some companies don’t know that they’re doing it. At Square One Business Machines we can help lower mailing and shipping costs without disruption to your current system. Keep reading to learn how to tell if you’re overpaying and then contact us at (972) 370-3664 to see how we can help.
What method do you use to charge for shipping?
Regardless of how much money you spend on shipping, the amount you charge your consumers might have an impact on your profit margins as well. The psychology of internet buying and the preferences of consumers are intriguing to study. Shopping cart abandonment can occur when you provide customers with two scenarios in which they would pay the same total price but would abandon their cart for the one that has a greater delivery cost.
What carrier are you using?
If you have a strong attachment to a certain shipper or carrier just because they are the most convenient for you, it may be worthwhile to investigate alternative choices. Different carriers may be able to give you lower rates than what you are now paying, depending on the locations to which you ship.
Are you shipping in the proper packaging?
Many small companies make typical packaging blunders that raise their expenses, such as utilizing box dimensions that are too large or packing weight that is too heavy. Those who utilize boxes when a poly mailer or padded envelope would be better served by doing so to reduce the weight and dimensions.
It is likely that you might save money by not using custom branded boxes, inserts, and other fancy packing supplies such as shredded paper filler or bespoke tissue paper if your company is striving to keep shipping prices down.
What countries are you shipping to?
Understanding the patterns in shipping destinations might assist you in determining where you should be sending from in the first place. If you’re delivering abroad and it’s costing you a lot of money, you might want to rethink your strategy or partner with an international fulfillment service.
What mailing equipment are you using?
Many companies don’t realize how much they could save by working with a different mailing equipment company. At Square One Business Machines we have mail machine programs that can let you keep the same equipment you’re using now but save you money.
After answering the above questions, you should have a sense of whether or not you have taken recent steps to lower your shipping costs. If you have not, then we suggest contacting Square One Business Machines at (972) 370-3664 to see how we can help.
