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People ship millions of packages through the mail every day here in the United States. But not all deliveries are created equal and there’s lots of options to choose from depending on what your specific needs are.  Today, we’re going to break down the ins and outs of expedited shipping – which is an increasingly …

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When you’re growing a business, it’s important to understand how to manage your resources responsibly. No one wants to waste money on things that don’t offer a return – or overpay for things that do. If you’re looking to save a buck or two, hiring a courier service is a great way to go. Not …

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For many years, businesses tried to keep product distribution in-house and courier services weren’t considered to be a necessary ingredient to improving their business. Eventually, established businesses began to use courier services as a way to both lower the burden on internal staff and save a boatload of money and stress as well.  Especially with …

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Every industry has all sorts of crazy things happening these days – from technological advances to the total re-thinking of entire services that they currently offer. And truth be told, our industry is no different.  Today, we’re going to talk about a few of the trends and tech that are emerging in the courier service …

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We all work under pressure, especially in such unique times such as these. What was that line from the movie Any Given Sunday? “Life’s a game of inches. An inch over here or over there, you don’t quite make it.” And in our business – and perhaps even yours – those inches are all around …

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Same-day courier services are used for a variety of must-have parcel transportation needs. When you need something quickly, the transaction can be completed on time or a drop off can be made before a deadline.  Some people like using this service simply because of its overall convenience, but in many situations, same-day courier services can …

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Without a doubt – the biggest fear businesses face when shipping a package is that it’ll get lost. It’s one thing when it’s odds and ends and supplies – but when what’s being delivered is crucial to your businesses’ success – that in-between time between drop off and delivery can be stressful. Fortunately – when …

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Not everything we ship in the mail is as easy as flopping something in an envelope or box and dropping it off or having it picked up. In fact, much of what we ship is fragile and breakable; and in many cases is quite valuable. Fortunately, we have the good, old ‘fragile’ tag to warn …

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As eCommerce platforms become a growing staple of everyday businesses, many of those same businesses are outsourcing their shipping needs to courier companies. And just like any business-related decision, finding a reliable and qualified courier is a time consuming, sometimes arduous task. And just like any industry, there are many common misconceptions about outsourcing delivery …

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As small business owners, we understand how frustrating it can be to pay more than you have to for something. In times like these, when every cent counts, it’s important to know how to avoid costly mistakes that could harm your business. Unfortunately when it comes to courier services, some people make some of those …

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