As a small business owner who may already have a streamlined team, navigating employee time off can be a challenge. Balancing the need for your staff to take vacation time to maintain a positive work-life balance while ensuring that business operations run smoothly in their absence takes careful consideration and organization. Below are some steps … Continued
Planning a vacation can be an exciting process, but the time leading up to your big trip be overwhelming unless you prepare ahead and have a “vacation to-do list”. Whether you’re getting ready to relax in the sun or spend time with family over the holidays, creating a plan can get you one step closer … Continued
When shipping a package, you may be inclined to package the item yourself at home or at your business, using the materials you have available. When you arrive at The UPS Store with your item packaged and ready to ship, you may be surprised to find that your package requires special handling due to its … Continued
That moment when you realize the items you ordered online are not exactly what you thought they were going to be – we’ve all been there. Keep reading to find out how to ensure the return process is as quick and easy as possible, with a little help from The UPS Store. Returning item(s) with … Continued
With the holiday season approaching, more and more shoppers are turning to online retailers to purchase everything on their list. In fact, it’s predicted that online sales will reach a new highs this year. If you shop online frequently, you understand the frustrations that can come with the delivery of your items, including: Potential theft. … Continued
Celebrations like Halloween are a fantastic way for small businesses to show off their brand personality and join in on the fun festivities with their customers. But chances are that if you’re reading this, your Halloween prep might be starting a bit late. The question is—how late are we talking? A week? A day? The … Continued
Making a great first impression is essential when you’re a small business owner, and one of the quickest ways to do that is with a professional-looking business card. This wallet-sized tool is essential when it comes to marketing your company, reinforcing your personality, and establishing your brand. A professional, visually appealing, and memorable business card … Continued
If you are a small business owner looking to boost your marketing efforts without breaking the bank, there are several low-budget ideas that you can incorporate into your marketing strategy that can help set your business up for success. While flashy, high-tech (and often expensive) marketing material may attract attention, it is important to keep … Continued
As a small business owner, finding ways to cut back on operating costs wherever possible is essential, and one way this is possible is with shipping. If you ship products to customers, it may seem like there’s no way around the costs associated with it. And while there are some static costs involved, there are … Continued
Whether it is your grand opening, a big event or you are looking for a refresh to your retail window, signage offers small businesses an excellent opportunity to help push a message out to the public and pull potential customers in. Navigating which type of sign product will work best for what you are trying … Continued
Concurrent with the rise of online shopping we have seen over the last few years, has been the rise in “porch piracy”. This refers to an incident in which an individual steals a package that has been left unattended near the main area of a residence, such as a porch, before the intended recipient can … Continued
A shipping label is one of the smallest components of a package, and yet, one of the most important. Essentially a shipping label is your package’s passport, as it contains all of the information that is necessary to help it travel to where it needs to go. This article will take you through some of … Continued