With postage rates increasing again, many businesses feel immediate pressure to find new ways to save. One of the first ideas usually dismissed is slower shipping speeds. Today, let’s do a reality check on shipping speed. Are you truly stuck paying for high-speed shipping, or can you—as my son would say— slow your roll ? ✅  Speed Does NOT Equal Reliability Packages get lost—overnight packages, 2-day packages, ground packages…all of them. After 20 years of responding to lost package claims, I...

As we ring in the New Year, the USPS is once again rolling out a postage increase. And they’re not alone—DHL, UPS, and FedEx have all announced 5.9% rate increases for early 2026. USPS, however, is raising its postage rates a little more aggressively than its private-carrier competitors. Here’s a quick breakdown of the changes taking effect January 18, 2026: Priority Mail Express: +5.1% Priority Mail: +6.6% USPS Ground Advantage: +7.8% Parcel Select: +6% While these increases are significant,...

Black Friday is almost here — and whether you’re a growing brand or a fully established eCommerce business, the last few days before the rush can feel chaotic. The good news? You don’t need a perfect months-long plan to succeed. A focused last-minute checklist  can make all the difference. Here’s a streamlined checklist to help you finish strong and avoid the most common Black Friday pitfalls. Double-check your inventory and reorder any fast movers. Even if you checked inventory earlier in...