The needs of businesses and individuals when it comes to shipping are varied and many. From international shipping to national and local packing and fulfillment services, PostNet understands the ins and outs of it all. Shipping important business or personal items across state lines and even oceans is stressful, can be challenging, and involves many moving parts. It’s not uncommon if you’ve experienced:
The list goes on.
While sometimes inconceivable, problem-free shipping exists and starts with an experienced specialty shipping company, like PostNet. We leverage our experience in the industry to ensure our customers avoid or rarely see common shipping issues like the ones above.
This goes for holiday shipping solutions as well! The rush to send holiday gifts, cards, and business materials can turn into a game of juggling tight deadlines and budget constraints. Let’s dig into all the reasons why a reliable and efficient shipping option like PostNet is the best option for problem-free shipping solution around the holidays and all year long.
We aspire to be more than just a shipping service, but a good neighbor as well. For every interaction, it is our goal to offer a personalized shipping service with a focus on the quality and efficiency of our solutions. UPS and FedEx are well-known carriers who get the job done, but at PostNet, you’ll get to know the shop owner by name – and vice versa! – and feel like they are a member of your business, like Betsy and David over at Darden’s Delights.
Betsy and David have been working with PostNet since 2016 to ship pies all over the country. Around the holiday season, their local PostNet owner says the office turns into a mountain of pies and he takes great pride in getting the Glass Family’s pies from point A to point B safely.
We’re a small business, so as a FedEx and UPS alternative, you have the luxury of short wait times, face-to-face assistance, and most importantly, the power of local. Our franchises are owned and operated by your friends, family, and neighbors — people who understand your town or city and are there to support other local and small businesses. For many of our clients, getting to PostNet to ship their packages is just a short walk down the street.
But shipping isn’t all we do. Part of the convenience and quality of PostNet is our ability to assist you with every aspect of the marketing funnel. We are a one-stop shop for packing, shipping, printing, and even design. Send us an idea, and we’ll make it, print it, and ship it out to all of your customers — all in one place.
Shipping is just one part of the equation. Getting your items safely from one place to another means paying special attention to how they are packed to avoid damaged items in transit. Businesses going to one of the major carriers often opt to do their own packing, or those companies may not even have an option for packing. With a wide range of packing materials available, including specialty packaging for fragile items, we take the guesswork out of preparing your shipments and instead, do it for you. This is especially helpful around the holidays, as we’ll handle and package fragile gifts and holiday packages, reducing the risk of damage or loss.
We understand the unique needs of local businesses because we are one, too. We’re your neighbors, we shop at the same grocery stores and even shop at your local business. Our small business shipping solutions include personalized account management and additional services like printing and mailbox rentals. This focus on supporting local businesses allows us to provide affordable shipping services tailored specifically to your requirements, ensuring you stand out, especially during the competitive holiday season. We know how tough it can be for a small business. Take it from Darden’s Delights. We do everything we can to uplift their mission, spread the word, and help them stand out in our community.
When you go to FedEx or UPS, you’re locked into the way they do things, their software, and the way they handle your shipments. At PostNet, you can select from a variety of efficient and cost-effective shipping methods based on your package’s needs. We work with and have access to multiple carrier tracking systems and processes. The PostNet in your neighborhood is the perfect go-to person for any questions regarding your shipment and we’re committed to offering proactive problem-solving for shipping issues should they arise.
The most essential part of our holiday season is the commitment we have to providing real-time updates and support when it comes to inevitable delays or other issues that are common during such a busy shipping season.
A common thread throughout all the reasons why PostNet is the better option versus UPS or FedEx is our commitment to the community. By choosing us as your shipping partner, you’re supporting another local business and contributing to the community. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers and that connection only serves to enhance the personalized service we provide. Our commitment to local communities makes us a preferred alternative to larger shipping companies like UPS and FedEx.
We touched a bit on the impact of holiday shipping on your choice of shipping carrier, but there are a few other factors to consider when it comes to the holidays. A delayed package can mean disappointed recipients and costly blows to your budget, and reliability can mean the difference between a pristine package getting to its destination and one that’s broken inside and out. Consider these factors when choosing your shipping partner:
Before you make a decision, consider who you are as a business, what your needs are, and what you value in a partner. Next, compare pricing — what works best with your budget? Then, chat with us. With our personalized support, convenient locations, expert packing services, and commitment to our local communities, we are your ideal partner for shipping, both around the holidays, and all year long. Don’t let shipping stress you out — we’ve got your back!
Back to Top
