5 Tips for Small Package Shipping
Shipping musical instruments, parts, accessories and equipment isn’t always easy, and it’s rarely inexpensive. If you're not moving shipments in high volumes, getting competitive rates can feel out of reach. The good news is that you have options to decrease shipping expenses without having to rely on volume discounts. There are ways to make small package shipping easier and more cost-effective for you and your business:
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Create right-sized packaging for your shipments. Optimize packaging by determining what size works best for your shipments, eliminating extra space to avoid costly dimensional weight pricing.
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Take advantage of multiweight options. If you have multiple packages going to the same location on the same day, FedEx multiweight is an efficient and economical option. Multiweight is a pricing feature you can add to your account. Once activated, it automatically compares the total cost of sending multiple shipments versus treating all the packages as a single shipment. Then, it applies the lower pricing.
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Balance delivery services with customer and business needs. Next-day and weekend delivery are nice, but they cost extra. Before offering those services, use customer feedback and review your shipping budget. Determine whether they’re a nice perk or a true customer expectation, then adjust your budget accordingly.
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Be on the lookout for special resources and promotions. If you know where to look, you can access special resources to help businesses. FedEx has a comprehensive educational resource online, The Small Business Center, and offers periodic grant contests to help businesses get ahead.
- Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program through NAMM. NAMM members have access to free FedEx discounts, including 50% off expedited shipping and 30% off standard shipping. This allows members to leverage buying power that’s typically only enjoyed by higher volume shippers.
Take advantage of your free FedEx discounts today by enrolling in the FedEx Advantage Program!