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The shipping myths haunting peak season

October 28, 2025

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Five false assumptions that haunt shippers — and how to move past them. Shipping mishaps during peak season aren’t always the result of bad luck; more often, it’s bad assumptions. In a season already haunted by high volume, tight margins and customer pressure, lingering myths and superstitions can quietly drain profits and damage trust. As… Read More

Tags: Customer loyalty, Risk Management Posted Under: Business Strategy

How to offer free shipping without losing profits

September 16, 2025

Balancing what shoppers want with what your business can afford In 2025, consumer expectations and economic caution are colliding. Inflation, tariffs and a cooling job market have made shoppers more careful with their dollars, but not less demanding. According to a Capital One Shopping survey, 66% of U.S. consumers now expect free shipping on every… Read More

Tags: Ecommerce Tips, Free Shipping, SMB Shipping Solutions Posted Under: Business Strategy

Grow your business with gratitude

May 6, 2025

Turning small moments of customer appreciation into lasting loyalty. In the day-to-day of running a business, the focus is often on what’s next — another sale, another shipment, another deadline. But what often gets overlooked is the moment right after delivery. For the customer, it’s not just the end of a transaction; it’s the beginning… Read More

Tags: business growth, Customer experience, Customer loyalty Posted Under: Business Strategy

How to spring clean your shipping strategy

April 8, 2025

A seasonal refresh for smoother deliveries, fewer surprises and better margins Spring isn’t just for dusting off shelves or organizing that catch-all drawer in your office. It’s also a perfect time to step back and reassess how your shipping strategy is really holding up. Over time, even the most efficient operations start to accumulate clutter… Read More

Tags: Customer experience, Shipping Strategy Posted Under: Business Strategy

Better customer experiences start with smarter AI

February 18, 2025

AI is already working for your business — now it’s time to make it work smarter for your customers. Customer experience (CX) can make or break a business. In an era when expectations are higher than ever, speed, personalization and responsiveness are no longer nice-to-haves — they’re essential. But the good news is that if… Read More

Tags: business growth, Business tools, customer engagement strategies, Customer experience Posted Under: Business Strategy

Shipping speed matters — but not always in the way you think

February 4, 2025

Customers want fast shipping. But what they really want is reliability. We’ve all been there. You click “order” on something you’re excited about, and suddenly, waiting even a couple of days feels too long. It’s not impatience; it’s anticipation. And when a package doesn’t arrive when expected? That’s when frustration sets in. Shipping speed has… Read More

Tags: Customer experience, Customer loyalty, Shipping Strategy Posted Under: Business Strategy, Shipping tips

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