Alcohol is a restricted substance in the US. As such, its shipment has always been a complex process since the Prohibition, a constitutional move that banned it more than 100 years ago. Today, without the ban, consumers are still legally barred from mailing intoxicating beverages, but the appropriate permits enable alcohol sellers to do so […]
The US pet food industry has steadily grown in the last few years, and experts agree that now is a great time to invest in it. If you just started in this business, you know by now that pet parents are your customers as much as the pets are. And the pet food packaging is […]
The Dymo LabelWriter 450 is one of the most popular label makers in the US and the online selling giant Amazon. This American-made machine is known for its ease of use, sharp prints and compactness. Additionally, it is compatible with both Windows and Mac—the two most commonly used operating systems in the country—and conveniently works […]
Around 30 million Americans relocate annually, a third of whom hire professional services to help them. Among these, portable storage is one of the most popular choices because it makes moving convenient while keeping prices low. Small business owners can take advantage of container services for hauling tons of furniture and equipment to a new […]
Whether it’s due to changing circumstances or a voluntary decision, moving can be taxing for anybody, especially for small business owners. Relocation forces people to break routines and rebuild in new, unfamiliar territory. The work and expenses that it entails can also drain them without adequate research and planning. If you’ve been thinking of moving […]
After the Christmas season, the next big shopping spectacle that will keep small business owners on their toes is Valentine’s Day. Below we have some tips for small business owners to keep in mind as February is just a stone’s throw away. Though it started as a religious holiday commemorating the Roman Catholic martyr St. Valentine, it […]
We talked about barcodes and their many uses in our blog Barcode Basics: A Simplified Guide for Startups. There, we discussed one-dimensional barcodes at length and only made a brief mention of two-dimensional barcodes, aka “2D barcodes.” These ciphers are also used for data management. They have similar functions as their 1D counterparts but look […]
[Is Facebook Marketplace, Amazon or eBay the Best Platform for New Online Sellers?] Interest in ecommerce has grown exponentially since the Coronavirus pandemic began. There are many platforms to choose from, and some may be more convenient for neophyte retailers than others. In Best Online Selling Sites for Beginners and Small Businesses, we explored the […]
We previously talked about the advantages of using a stretch wrap machine. It is not for all establishments, but those that rely on this equipment gain significantly from it. If your facility frequently lags at the palletizing section, then it may be time for you to buy a stretch wrap machine. We wrote this guide […]
Stretch wrapping secures packages and protects them from various elements. In our stretch wrap buying guide, we featured a video showing how to apply stretch wrap properly. Notice that it’s not an easy job without a machine. That’s why, in our other blog, When the Coronavirus Pandemic Makes Packaging Automation Necessary, we mentioned that repeated […]
