On today’s podcast we talk about SHIPPING! It’s the first thing we look at when we are seeking out online businesses to buy and own. E-commerce operates on a whole other level that involves storage and shipping since you may not always have a brick-and-mortar storefront to hold your goods. You need to know the size and weight of the items you plan on selling so that you can organize your shipping logistics accordingly and affordably. Shipping is very important, and knowing the weight, the size, and the fragility of each of your items will save you a lot of stress when it comes to finding the right shipping team. Logistics is a tricky realm to balance, and many people overlook it and focus more on other elements of businesses ownership, like marketing, sales, and conversion. That’s why, on today’s cast, we cover the most important aspects of logistics, including: Stocking items that can utilize the USPS flat-rate boxes (pro-tip: USPS is much, much cheaper than UPS) Researching and investing in products that won’t become obsolete after 6 months Paying attention to your margin and be sure your shipping doesn’t cut into your profit Recognizing that the industry is always in flux and you will have to change your model numbers Realizing early on how important shipping is will save you the headache later. It will influence which online businesses you choose to invest in, and it will help you maintain your success as a business owner. Shipping your products the right way proves to your client