If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and have decided to start up a business from home, it’s an exciting time. From creating your initial business plan to organizing your workspace, and starting to promote your business, there’ll be a lot to do.
In the early stages, getting your products to your customers may seem relatively straightforward. But as your customer base expands, and potentially you start to sell a wider range of goods, it’s wise to take action and get yourself organized before you find you can’t cope. The last thing you need is dissatisfied customers trying to find out why their purchases haven’t arrived. Not only will it be time-consuming for you, but it also won’t build trust in your brand and you could lose out on further orders.
So, what are the factors you need to consider in getting your deliveries organized?
Your supplies
These days, when customers order online, they expect same- or next-day deliveries. To fulfill your orders efficiently, it’s essential to ensure that you have enough materials and equipment to enable you to pack and send without delay. This includes packaging materials as well as anything you use in the manufacturing process. Take the lead time your suppliers require from the order date into account so you can receive
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