Accepting credit cards, warehouses, and shipping and fulfilling orders
It's a common challenge for many merchants. Here's what you need to know:
I recommend crafting a solid shipping strategy for your business.
To begin, identify the prominent shipping providers in your area. Discuss their service coverage and carefully evaluate their shipping costs. Make sure to provide comprehensive details about your product type, package weight, and dimensions to obtain accurate shipping rates tailored to your business requirements.
Not to worry, though; numerous major shipping companies offer discounts specifically designed for small and medium-sized merchants.
Consider exploring Shopify Shipping as well. In certain regions, Shopify offers discounted rates without requiring you to set up an account with the carrier.
Moreover, you'll need to make decisions about your shipping approach for your customers. You have the option to offer free shipping, flat-rate shipping, or employ carrier-calculated rates at the checkout. The latter can be especially advantageous when you're working with narrow profit margins and need precise shipping cost calculations.
Depending on the strategy you select, you might need to integrate an app with your chosen carrier.
If your business is in its early stages, I recommend configuring flat-rate or free shipping at the checkout and manually generating shipping labels via the carrier's website when orders come in. You also have the option to manually indicate that the orders have been fulfilled in Shopify.
As your order volume grows, you can explore more automated shipping options to streamline your process.
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