With over 42% of Canadian households using Amazon Prime, many wonder if Amazon.com shipping to Canada is possible. Despite how near the United States and Canada are to each other, some still have difficulties getting their products shipped from the Land of Liberty to the Great White North. That’s why we will dig further into […]

Canada and the US are located in such proximity that inhabitants from both countries share valuable resources-- socially and economically. Historically, the two countries have had close ties and that remains until today. When it comes to business, business owners from both countries see each other as market expansion opportunities. If you are one of […]

One of the perks of selling on Amazon is that you have a choice of letting the largest online store in the world fulfill your orders through Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon). That draws an assumption that an Amazon shipping company exists. Well, who delivers your customers' orders?  As a business owner, it is understandable […]

Drop shipping is a way to fulfill customers’ orders without keeping products in stock. Instead, you accept the orders, and then your supplier completes them and sends the products directly to your customers. It is one of only a few business models that require little or no money upfront, even when you need to send […]

Shipping from one place to another is costly. No matter how much you want to lower the shipping cost, there are only a few trustworthy shipping providers that you can rely on. Some offer really low prices, but you can never be sure about the quality of their service. They may do your packages more […]

Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. It happens to the best of us, and all we can ever do is learn from them, take note of them, and make sure to do things differently the next time around. The same law applies to eCommerce and shipping. Even seasoned business owners who ship internationally still […]

Running an e-commerce business is tricky. There are a lot of things to consider, such as managing your inventory, setting your prices and shipping to customers. Of all these, shipping may be the biggest headache of all. Debates like economy international shipping vs. standard international shipping have been raging since logistics companies started offering them. […]

Shipping worldwide is an exciting venture. Who doesn't dream of having people around the globe use their products? Technology makes it possible for established and start-up companies alike to reach a global audience. With all the shipping methods and couriers available today, there are no limits to getting products across borders.  Unfortunately, the process is […]

An average business receives its fair share of negative reviews, and a large majority of those negative reviews stem from customers receiving damaged products. It doesn’t matter if the item got damaged during shipping. The customer will lay the blame at your feet.  If you have a small e-commerce business in Canada, reviews are sacred. […]

Considering the amount of risk your packages are subjected to once they are shipped out by your partner courier, getting package insurance can easily be more of a requirement than an option. However, this added safety feature comes with a price, so sellers tend to question its importance.  What does the shipping insurance cover? If […]