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UK Postage Costs – Planning for Delivery Charges

30/11/2022

For any business to be successful with an online ordering system, they have to be able to factor postage costs into their pricing. However, postage costs in the UK vary considerably from parcel to parcel even if you always use the same courier. You need to be able to take multiple different factors into account to make sure that you get the best postage rate and that you charge your customers a fair amount.
How is Cardboard Recycled?

31/12/2023

Cardboard is one of the most widely recycled materials in the UK, with every local council able to collect and recycle from homes and many businesses.
10 Christmas Cardboard Ideas: Have Yourself A Merry Cardboard Christmas

30/11/2021

We've put to gather a list of ideas for Christmas cardboard decorations for the festive season using our favourite material - cardboard!
Stuck at Home? Take Your Business Online

31/03/2020

With most of the UK now stuck at home, the effects of the lockdown are likely to be felt most keenly by small retail businesses. Except for certain essential outlets, all shops throughout the country are currently closed. In addition, the vast majority of the population must stay in their homes in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

31/03/2020

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the virus and the undoubted disruption it will cause, we are being as pro-active as possible in an attempt to safeguard, staff, suppliers and customers whilst they are on site.
The Benefits of Corrugated Cardboard for Packaging

31/03/2020

Even in the 2020s, corrugated cardboard is still the material of choice for shipping many types of goods. Whilst it may not seem like the most high-tech material at first glance, this type of cardboard is perfectly engineered to be used for transporting items.
Unique Packaging Ideas for Shipping Items

29/02/2020

Whether you’re selling items on the side to generate some extra money or running a fully-fledged ecommerce store, your choice of packaging can have a huge impact on how the items that you send are perceived.
Working from Home

30/09/2019

Working from home doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to run your own business. Whether you’re working for a business remotely, freelancing, or starting a business, there are many ways to further your career from the comfort of your own home. This guide covers the kinds of jobs where you can work from home and the relevant laws in the UK.
How to Sell Clothes on eBay

30/09/2019

This comprehensive guide on how to sell clothes on eBay provides you with all of the information you need to know, whether you are looking to sell your old clothes or make money reselling new ones. Taking you through the entire process, we’ll start by covering the choice between a personal and business account and explain eBay selling fees. From there, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide on the best practices at each stage.
How to package fragile items

31/05/2019

Fragile items are some of the hardest things to package properly. You can’t squash a glass vase into a box in the same way that you can a duvet (yes, that’s been done). Fragile items present a particular challenge to the organisations responsible for ensuring they arrive at their location in one piece.
Plastic Packaging and Bubble Wrap Alternatives

30/04/2019

Thanks to hit television series like the BBC’s recent Blue Planet: Live, the British public is more aware than ever before of how much plastic we consume and discard in daily life. You only need to scroll through the BBC’s plastic pollution headlines to see the scale of the issues affecting our country and the world.
What is Excessive Packaging?

28/02/2019

We've all ordered something small online and had it arrive in a giant box. However, many companies are unaware of their excessive packaging, or unsure how to package their items correctly.

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