DHL Closing Brings Room For Opportunities
DHL closing down domestic shipping in the USA hurts us as shipers and most of all the employees that will soon find themselves without a job. Accodring to DHL’s website starting 11/10/08 they will no longer ship any domestic packages unless you have an existing DHL account.
For existing DHL users, this affects you in many [...]
Educating Your Buyer on Freight Shipments Part 1
Educating yourself and your buyer on the delivery of Freight Shipments is critical to your success.
Provide your Buyer with a list of what to look for and expect during delivery. Attach a copy of your Return Policy or provide a link to your site if emailing them. I strongly suggest that you place another [...]
Upon Notification of Damage
You get the call or email. What are you going to do?
- Ask the buyer to email you images of the box and the contents.
- - Have the buyer identify any visible damage to the outside package
- Did the buyer indicate in the delivery slip the damage? à Check my next post for a form [...]
What I look for in a Shipping Company
Selling online requires that you develop a close relationship with your shipping company. You will need to invest quite a bit of time finding the best carrier to handle your shipping needs.
With so many options available; you can have the upper hand in negotiate discounts based on the volume and carriers you use.
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