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girth of a package
18
Aug
How do you measure the girth of a package?
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Any package sent by a courier, regardless if it is domestic or international, will have restrictions on the maximum combined length and girth of each package you send. This is often referred to as the ‘Max Girth’. How do you measure the girth of a package?

delivery attempt
1
Aug
Missed Delivery: what happens if my package didn’t get delivered on the first attempt?
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Each carrier has a different delivery attempt policy. Don’t worry if your package does not get delivered on the first attempt, we’ve got you covered.

wanted small volume shippers
20
Jul
WANTED: Small Volume Shippers (Low Shipping Prices Regardless of your Shipping Volume)
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  • Small Business Shipping

With Flagship, you have the “better price” without having to be a big buyer. In fact, our mission is to help small volume shippers gain access to great shipping rates on top of having the best, most reliable, customer support in the industry.

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13
Jul
Can I ship to a P.O. box?
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Be careful of restrictions for P.O. box deliveries. Here are our tips for those who need to know if they can ship to a P.O. box.

import and export shipments internationally
17
May
Hot issues and questions answered for import and export shipments
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The customer service team at FlagShip spends their day helping customers with their shipping needs. Our team has gathered a list of helpful tips relating to processing an import and / or export shipment – read more.

ecommerce shipping companies
3
May
eCommerce Shipping Companies | FlagShip Canada
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Learn how to leverage eCommerce shipping companies, using them to improve the logistics of your small business and integrate them into your ecommerce store.

items not allowed to ship into the USA
30
Apr
Items you are not allowed to ship into the USA from Canada
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With tightening borders, shipping to the USA from Canada can be a nightmare for anyone trying to ship their products there. Let FlagShip help, read our tips.

Saving Money on Small Business Shipping
22
Mar
Saving Money on Small Business Shipping – 4 Truths you need to know
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Every small business has the same intention of protecting the business bottom-line. Keeping costs down, including shipping, is an important success factor. Choosing the right shipping solution can save you time and money and spare you needless frustration.

discount shipping company
15
Jan
Discount Shipping Company for Small Businesses
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A one-stop shop model is particularly appealing to small businesses that must leverage their time and money to remain profitable. Here’s how FlagShip’s system is a one-stop shop for all your shipping needs.

cross-border_shipping
6
Dec
Tips to Make Your Cross-Border Shipping Cheaper and Easier!
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Discover how to make cross-border shipping experience more manageable (and cheaper!) with these helpful tips that will save you time and money as you take your product to new heights.

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