As a small business owner, your world has likely been changed greatly since COVID-19 disrupted operations. The UPS Store is here to help you and your customers adjust to the new normal. Here are just a few of the ways we can assist your small business during this transition: PRINTING SERVICES Let Your Customers Know … Continued
Are you planning to ship your holiday gifts? Here are some helpful tips from our packing pros: Don’t reuse old boxes when packaging your items. Always use a new, corrugated box as old ones may weaken and break apart during the shipping process. Do use a new, clearly visible label (with the complete address for … Continued
Whether your item is going across town, across the country or is crossing borders, one thing you might be worrying about is getting your item there intact as well as on time. Let The UPS Store ease your holiday shipping worries. We Pack It Right Our trusted Certified Packing Experts are trained in advanced packing … Continued
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and now is the time to grab your customer’s attention with marketing campaigns. During this busy period, on top of an ongoing global pandemic, it’s incredibly important to have an effective holiday marketing plan that helps you stand out. But with the additional layers of instability 2020 has brought … Continued
Nov 23, 2020 – The UPS Store network in Canada, as well as the United States, is designated as an essential business. Services including shipping and mail and package receiving are essential for a variety of people and businesses, including those fighting this pandemic. Currently, most The UPS Store locations in Canada remain open, although … Continued
Shipping items that are considered hazardous materials or that can produce a hazardous reaction can often be a tricky process to navigate. To help you prepare, we have provided some tips to keep in mind before you bring out the bubble wrap. Shipping Hazardous Materials Materials that may be deemed hazardous are not as extreme … Continued
It’s not yet time for present unwrapping and cookie snacking, but the holidays are on their way – and that means that for those of us in the shipping business it’s peak season! This holiday season is expected to be the busiest in UPS history. In December alone, UPS anticipates delivering 585 million packages. Whether … Continued
With the emergence COVID-19 and working remotely, many of our meetings have suddenly turned virtual. Luckily, thanks to software programs like Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet, it’s easy to have safe, socially distanced meetings. This new era of video conferencing also comes with a new set of guidelines. Here are some best practices … Continued
Posters, if designed correctly, can be a great source for publicity and attracting new clients to your business. Posters are one of the oldest and most tried types of marketing and are an effective way to draw attention to your location, events, sales, and more. Although there is not one correct way to make a … Continued
October is Small Business Month, and given the ongoing pandemic and everything small businesses continue to face, it may look a bit different than in years past. Typically, it’s a month filled with networking events and trade shows, but even if those events are virtual or limiting capacity this year, it doesn’t mean you can’t … Continued
As many companies continue to have their employees work remotely or adapt to new social distancing regulations in the office, it can be difficult to motivate and inspire employees to stay positive. It’s important to show your staff how much they mean to you to maintain morale and keep things productive and profitable. As employees … Continued
Social media and smartphones have completely changed the way that businesses and customers interact. Companies can now have direct, unmediated communication channels with customers, while customers can let others know about their experiences in real time. On one hand, these new technologies have improved the dialogue between businesses and consumers, making it easier than ever … Continued