Small Business Starting - Who Should Pay Shipping Charges?

Purchasing supplies, shipping, storing and keeping trackthe office supply store in large quantities of 500-1000
of the inventory is an important part of the businessat a reasonable price.
success. Make space in your home such as garage,The price for shipping will depend on the weight, the
attic, or spare room to store products. If there is notmailing option that you choose, and where it is being
enough space in the home, you may want to considershipped. You must decide how you want to ship it,
renting space from a storage company. Beforesuch as do you want to ship it first class, bulk rate,
spending any extra money on storage check with apriority, and next-day delivery. You must also decide
friend or relative regarding short-time storage space.on the carrier such as UPS, Federal Express, and
You do not want to store the products in more thanothers.
two places as these products need to be easilyBe willing to accept returns from customers that are
accessible, when you are ready to ship them.unsatisfied with the product. Do not hesitate to notify
Any product order fulfillment will consist of inventory,the customer, if the shipment will not arrive on time and
storage, and shipping and handling. To ship yourexplore all options regarding the shipping and handling.
products, you may obtain self-adhesive preprintedThe customer should pay all shipping charges. Be sure
labels with your company's name and address, fromto include a copy of the invoice in the shipment.