As you probably know, UPS typically increases their base service rates by 4.9% each year. This year is no exception - rates are increasing by 4.9%, effective December 26, 2018. The part you might not know is that surcharges and accessorial fees are changing - some by substantially more than 4.9%. The real pain will [...]
It's that time of year again. And, yes, UPS does limit your ability to claim refunds for late shipments around the holidays. But there are many UPS services that are still guaranteed throughout the holiday season. Here's a quick guide that shows which UPS shipments will be eligible for refunds this holiday season and which [...]
Successful eCommerce companies understand that new customers come from all over the internet. They attract buyers from websites like Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Pinterest, and many other sources, and they manage it all seamlessly. How do they pull it off? A multi-channel approach like this would be overwhelming if you tried to do it without the [...]
How important are ratings and reviews for eCommerce subscription companies? A PEW research poll found that more than half of all adults check an online store’s rating before they make a purchase, and millennials are the most rating-sensitive generation. They’re also the biggest market alive today, and they love to shop online. Yes, the [...]
If your business ships via UPS, you've probably noticed that UPS hikes their rates nearly every year. The easiest way to reduce your shipping costs and save money on UPS business shipping - WITHOUT changing anything about how you operate - is to use an automated UPS parcel auditing system. Refund Geeks system will [...]
UPS has announced a rate increase of 4.9% for many of its domestic services, effective Dec 24, 2017. Along with this increase comes a surcharge increase intended to roll out "by peak season" next year. Below are some key elements to the rate increase: 4.9% increase will apply to UPS Ground, UPS Air and International [...]
