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Ship It Good: Tips For Finding Small Business Shipping Services

One of the hardest parts of starting my manufacturing business was finding the sources to ship products out. I spent a lot of time researching packaging, shipping companies, and rates. It took a lot of time to get everything sorted out and get price quotes that were accurate, relevant, and comprehensive. I decided to detail the path I followed and the information I learned in this blog. My hope is that I can help other entrepreneurs to learn how best to source their shipping services. Before you waste weeks researching about your shipping needs, look at some of the posts here for more information.

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How To Choose The Best Courier Service To Use For Your Small Business

21 February 2023
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Have you recently started a small business and are planning to ship products to your customers in the upcoming weeks? If you look forward to doing this, you will need to work with a courier service that gets your packages to the customers on time and in excellent condition. After all, nobody wants to get a damaged package with faulty products because that would only cause frustration on both sides. While looking for courier options, you may notice several companies offer this service. Read More 

Exploring Career Paths For Class A CDL Drivers

29 November 2022
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It's no secret that truck drivers are in high demand. With the increasing demand for freight services, businesses need more qualified drivers to help move cargo around the country. One of the most sought-after qualifications is a Class A Commercial Driver's License, commonly referred to as a Class A CDL or just a Class A. This license allows drivers to operate vehicles with a gross combination weight rating between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds, and it opens up many career paths that weren't previously available. Read More 

Why Use Shipment Impact Indicators?

28 July 2022
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If you ship fragile products, then you need to find ways to protect them during the shipping process. This isn't just a question of using protective and robust packaging; you need to do everything you can to make sure that your products arrive in an undamaged state. Shipment impact indicators can help. How do these shipping aids work? What are the benefits of using them? What Are Shipment Impact Indicators? Read More 

Considering A Career Change? Two Great Reasons To Take Up CDL Driver Training

5 April 2022
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Moving into a new career can be a welcome change. Different professions come with various perks that you may be missing out on if you confine yourself to one line of work. You're ready to make the switch but aren't sure which industry to pursue. There are tons of options and many directions you can go in. However, if you're looking for a position that offers the best of so many worlds, here's why you should enroll in a commercial driver's license (CDL) training course. Read More 

Six Things To Know About Industrial Packaging

29 June 2021
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Industrial operations need to find appropriate packaging solutions for product storage and shipping. The following are six important things to know about industrial packaging if you are responsible for finding packaging solutions at your facility.   The main difference between industrial and consumer packaging is the scale. Industrial packaging processes and characteristics differ from consumer packaging in some key ways. The main distinction between industrial packaging and consumer packaging is that industrial packaging is designed for an extremely large scale of production. Read More