Looking to save money in your business operations? Here are seven things you can do to bring down shipping costs:
1. Negotiate with your carriers for better prices.
2. Stand fast regarding guarantees and refunds.
3. Scatter shipping among more than one carrier when possible.
4. Tinker with packaging.
5. Partner up with local companies for volume pricing.
6. Plan to give more time for slower shipping.
7. Insure it elsewhere.