The most important tool in your shipping area is an accurate scale. Even if you pay for shipping charges on line and drop your packages off, the shipper will weigh them. You will be billed for any weight errors. USPS may return your package for additional postage, or collect the shortage from the receiver. This means an unhappy client, for the delay or the unexpected cost on his part.

Compare shipping rates. Use Ground as opposed to Expedited shipping. Find out when you can use Parcel Post or Media Mail.Is this new to you? Catch up here Use pick up services if driving your packages to the shipping center is cost prohibitive.

Another important issue is insurance. As the sender, you are legally responsible for the package reaching the recipient. If the package is lost, you bear the financial burden. Even if the recipient does not pay for insurance, you should include it with every package whose cost you do not want to absorb if it were lost.

Shop around for packaging materials. Costs of boxes, envelopes and packing materials vary tremendously. Stocking your shipping supplies without finding the best pricing can be a costly mistake. Take advantage of on-line sales, quantity pricing and free shipping whenever possible. Check local availability to save on shipping costs.

These simple tips can sometimes make the all the difference in showing a profit.

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