How to Mail Packages Faster

For many businesses that rely on e-commerce for customers, a huge part of the business is effectively shipping the products to the customers. Getting items into the mail as quickly and safely as possible can help you sell more products and can make the difference between earning a profit and experiencing a loss.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Test shipping and packaging supplies. Mail a few things in various types of packaging and see how long each takes you. Experiment with bubble wrap, foam padding and air cushions to see which are the most effective while still offering speed.
2. Use the strongest packaging you can afford on your shipping budget. Use free Priority Mail boxes if you can't afford to buy boxes.
3. Shop around for a shipping service that picks up packages. Find a service that will pick up from your business or home, and that will also be able to pick up the amount of packages you usually ship. Avoid the ones that charge for a pick-up account unless the time savings will make the fee worthwhile. Ask each service how many packages you must have each week to qualify for free pick up.
4. Use sturdy tape to reinforce the outsides of the packages. This will save you time on the packaging process because you will need less to secure your packages and because it will help you to avoid having your boxes sent back. Sturdy tape will also help you to prevent your packages from arriving at their destination empty due to unsecured boxes.
5. Print postage at home instead of going out to the post office with your packages. Find an inexpensive postage metering system that will make the task easier for you. Choose carefully to avoid high rental and equipment fees.