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Label sizes, carrier rules, box strength ratings and price breaks explained for small businesses and online sellers.

Shipping & fulfillment

Thermal label printers, shipping scales, poly and padded mailers, tape and packing stations.

Poly mailers, padded mailers and corrugated boxes compared on cost, dimensional weight, protection, branding and recyclability, with a simple decision table.

Buying guideThermal Label Printer Buying Guide for Small Businesses

Label printers

Choose a thermal shipping label printer: direct thermal vs thermal transfer, 4x6 labels, resolution, connectivity, platform support and label costs.

Packaging

Custom printed boxes, mailer boxes, tissue, inserts and branded tape.

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Buying guideDimensional Weight

Dimensional weight

How dimensional weight works, how to calculate billable weight for UPS, FedEx and USPS, and how right-sized boxes and box strength ratings lower shipping costs.

Buying guideHow to Calculate Packaging Cost per Shipment

Cost per shipment

Work out the real packaging cost per order: boxes or mailers, void fill, tape, labels, inserts and packing time, with a worked example and ways to cut the total.

Labels & printing

Product labels, custom stickers, business cards, flyers, direct mail and signage.

Labels & printing hub →

Buying guideCustom Stickers and Product Labels

Stickers and labels

Order custom stickers and product labels right: die-cut vs kiss-cut, vinyl vs paper, finishes, roll labels vs sheets, bleed and file setup, and price breaks.

POS & office

Barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers, office paper and bulk consumables.

POS & office hub →

Buying guideBarcode Scanners for Small Retail

Barcode scanners

Choose a barcode scanner for a small shop: 1D laser vs 2D imager, phone-screen and QR scanning, USB vs Bluetooth, POS compatibility, and GS1 barcodes.