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174: Holiday Shipping Hacks: Surviving the 4th Quarter

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It’s the 4th quarter—also known as the busiest, craziest time of the year for product-based business owners! You've planned your 4th quarter promotions and products are arriving, but have you thought about the logistics of fulfilling and shipping all those orders? 

In this episode, I share shipping hacks and strategies to help subscription box owners and product-based businesses navigate our busiest quarter… and stay sane doing it! 


Prep Packing & Shipping Supplies Early
  • Audit your packing and shipping supplies now: tape, labels, boxes, poly mailers, filler. 
  • Order enough to get you through December.
  • Plan for the unexpected. 
  • Establish a dedicated storage space for your extra supplies so your team knows exactly where to find what they need.


    • Optimize Fulfillment by Prepacking, Prepping, and Batch Packing 
    • Pre-pack items that will be sold together, like holiday bundles or Black Friday specials.
    • Reduce friction, eliminate unnecessary steps, and gain efficiency
    • Implement batch packing by processing similar orders together for a smoother, faster workflow.

      • Research Shipping Carrier Cut-off Dates & Have Options 

      • Research carrier cut-off dates and set your own Christmas shipping cut-offs well in advance. 
      • Overcommunicate! Post these cut-off dates visibly in your social media headers, on your website, and in emails.
      • Stay flexible and ready to adjust by having multiple shipping options.
      • Maintain open communication with your drivers to help manage any unexpected delays.
        • Be Prepared for Increased Customer Service Volume 
        • Expect an increase in customer service inquiries and be transparent with customers about shipping timelines and potential delays.
        • Have a contingency plan in place to deal with lost packages, including a policy for replacements or refunds.


          • The holiday rush can be chaotic, but with these tips, you’ll feel more prepared than ever to tackle Q4. 


          Have a shipping manager or team? Have them listen to this episode to boost efficiency and reduce holiday chaos in your shop!


          Join me for this episode where I share fulfillment & shipping strategies to help subscription box owners and product-based businesses navigate the busiest, craziest time of year - the 4th quarter. Grab your coffee (or something stronger!) and let’s dive in!


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