Baillee Perkins, Author at Stamps.com Wed, 07 May 2025 13:52:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/180x180.svg Baillee Perkins, Author at Stamps.com 32 32 The Business Owner’s Guide to Shipping and Mailing in 2024 https://www.stamps.com/article/guide-to-shipping-and-mailing-2024/ Sat, 04 May 2024 14:47:43 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=248223 The economy is showing some signs of healing. However, things are still fragile. The key is learning to accept the uncertainty of the financial landscape. That also includes understanding that consumers constantly change their expectations. Quite frankly, it’s a lot for businesses to juggle, and adaptation isn’t optional.  A flexible mailing and shipping strategy is […]

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]]> USPS HAZMAT Label Update 2024 https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-hazmat-label-update/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-hazmat-label-update/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247869 Beginning May 15th, shipping services for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) will be temporarily restricted to only Ground Advantage™. As a result, we’ll continue to support HAZMAT shipping through this ground service.  Shipping hazardous materials correctly is important to Stamps.com and USPS. In fact, hazardous materials cause damage if shipped incorrectly. That’s why many dangerous goods are […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-hazmat-label-update/feed/ 0 Make International Shipping Easier With Canada DDP https://www.stamps.com/article/canada-ddp-shipping/ https://www.stamps.com/article/canada-ddp-shipping/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246572 International shipping can feel like a barrier for many businesses, especially when it comes to determining how to pay duties and taxes. If duties and taxes aren’t paid in advance, your customers will be responsible for the cost when their shipment arrives. Additionally, packages with unpaid taxes and duties can be delayed in customs or […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/canada-ddp-shipping/feed/ 0 GlobalPost: The Answer For Possible USPS International Shipping Disruptions https://www.stamps.com/article/globalpost-the-answer-for-possible-usps-international-shipping-disruptions/ https://www.stamps.com/article/globalpost-the-answer-for-possible-usps-international-shipping-disruptions/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246865 International shipping should never be a hindrance for small businesses. That’s why Stamps.com offers GlobalPost as a carrier option for our customers! GlobalPost is committed to modernizing and simplifying the international shipping process, so your small business can focus on expanding to other markets with ease.  Available GlobalPost services  GlobalPost provides Stamps.com merchants with two […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/globalpost-the-answer-for-possible-usps-international-shipping-disruptions/feed/ 0 Use GlobalPost Plus For Streamlined International Shipping https://www.stamps.com/article/steamlined-shipping-with-globalpost-plus/ https://www.stamps.com/article/steamlined-shipping-with-globalpost-plus/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247598 International shipping should be an option for every business, and our partner GlobalPost is working to simplify the process. GlobalPost partners with over 200 carriers globally to find the best route for your packages and better support the last mile of your package’s journey. GlobalPost Plus is an additional solution aimed at simplifying international shipping […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/steamlined-shipping-with-globalpost-plus/feed/ 0 Best Practices for Shipping Toys and Holiday Gifts https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-toys-and-holiday-gifts/ https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-toys-and-holiday-gifts/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247381 Say you need to ship gifts, like a stuffed animal, a new action figure, or a battery-operated toy car. Easy enough, right? Now, picture this. Your customers go to open their gifts, but the stuffed animal has a cracked eye, the action figure is broken, and the car arrived late because the batteries weren’t properly […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-toys-and-holiday-gifts/feed/ 0 5 Tips For Handling Holiday Returns https://www.stamps.com/article/5-tips-for-handling-holiday-returns/ https://www.stamps.com/article/5-tips-for-handling-holiday-returns/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246482 Regardless of the products you sell, returns will always be part of your business. Sometimes, clothing doesn’t fit correctly, a customer accidentally bought the same gift as someone else, or the recipient would prefer a different product. While the reasons may vary, your return policy should be consistent because customers are taking note.  Our recent […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/5-tips-for-handling-holiday-returns/feed/ 0 Shipping for Holiday Success https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-for-holiday-success/ https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-for-holiday-success/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247361 The holiday season is once again upon us, which means an increase in orders is right around the corner. The busier you become, the easier it is to make mistakes like taking incorrect measurements or leaving old labels on the packaging. These mistakes can lead to costly adjustments and/or returned packages. With shipping deadlines in […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-for-holiday-success/feed/ 0 Stamps.com Offers New, Lower USPS® Shipping Rates https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-rates-2022/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-rates-2022/#respond Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247961 Stamps.com today announces the next phase of its decades-long partnership with the United States Post Office (USPS). In a renewed, direct agreement between the USPS and Stamps.com’s parent company, Auctane, we can now offer our customers lower shipping rates than ever before.  What are the new USPS rates? Our new agreement with USPS gives our […]

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