March 24, 2021

How to Ship a Wedding Dress and Pack a Gown for Shipping

The bride’s dress is the wedding’s piece de resistance, so it must look perfect on the big day. E-commerce has made it possible for anyone to get their favorite design from anywhere in the world. There’s just one concern, though. How should you pack a wedding dress for shipping? If you’re planning to retail intricately-designed […]

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March 22, 2021

How to Send a Prepaid Return Label & Postpaid Shipping Label

Returns are an unavoidable part of retail. Statistics show that one in three purchases ends up getting returned. The reasons differ, but for sure, they’re not always because the seller is at fault. There are various ways to handle returns. One of them is by sending a return label to your customer. There are two […]

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December 30, 2020

How to Print Barcode Labels From Excel & Word

Barcoding systems are nifty tools that boost efficiency. In our previous discussions, we mentioned that standard-setting bodies like GS1 and ISO assigned some common business barcodes. Others, however, could be generated within the establishment that would use them. SKUs and QR codes are some of the handiest barcodes around because of their many applications. You have several options for making […]

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November 28, 2020

Your Label Guide to Choosing the Best Freezer Labels

[Freezer Labeling Part 2 – How To Choose The Right Freezer Labels] Read also : [Freezer Labeling Part 1 – What is a Freezer Label?] We previously tackled the importance of freezer labels, as well as some of the things that made them special. Freezer labels allow companies to promote their brands, improve their services […]

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November 21, 2020

Rollo Label Holder for Rolls and Fanfold Labels – Product Review

This isn’t another Rollo printer review. We already did one in our blog, Best Direct Thermal Printers for Small Businesses 2020, and others have done theirs, too. Rather, this is an assessment of its accessory, the Rollo label holder, and then some. The Rollo thermal printer has been many online sellers’ go-to unit for the […]

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November 11, 2020

12 Black Friday Cyber Monday Shipping Tips for Ecommerce

Thanksgiving signals the start of the yuletide season in the US. People take advantage of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals filling the ads even before Turkey day. Traditionally, Black Friday sales take place in brick-and-mortar stores, while Cyber Monday is saved for e-commerce and 3rd party marketplace. Increasing competition blurred the lines in […]

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October 21, 2020

Beer Label Startup Tips: How to Make and Design Beer Labels

—– [A Simplified Walkthrough of the TTB Requirements and More] —– One of the world’s most loved beverages is beer. The Coronavirus pandemic may have canceled Oktoberfest this year, but people’s taste for brew never really went away. We previously discussed the importance of proper food labeling. The same essentially goes for beverages, especially alcoholic […]

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October 9, 2020

How Security Labels Can Protect Small Businesses

Security / Anti-Counterfeiting Labels Product theft can occur at any point in the distribution chain. This may result in its illegal sale in the black market or unauthorized trading in the grey market. Ultimately, it leads to profit loss, as well as consumers and retailers’ loss of confidence in a brand.  If you’ve been working […]

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October 7, 2020

Secure Packaging Tips: How Small Businesses can Pack Securely for Shipping

Whether you’re shipping to a customer or sending a gift to a friend, secure packaging is crucial in maintaining parcel integrity. Imagine the world of disappointment awaiting the recipient when he discovers these inside his package: Additionally, this kind of incident may trigger a purchase return, get your customer ruining your reputation on social media […]

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October 2, 2020

Fanfold Labels vs. Roll Labels

In our blog, Best Direct Thermal Printers for Small Businesses, we pointed out the most obvious differences between proprietary and generic labels. If you have been using a Rollo or a Zebra direct thermal printer for labeling, you must also have stocks of generic labels. You’re also probably aware by now that there are two […]

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