Now, you can connect ReadyShipper directly to your Magento store front. ReadyShipper shipping software works with Magento to import your orders automatically, or on demand. ReadyShipper is full featured to help simplify and automate your shipping process. It makes printing your shipping labels one by one or using different shipping systems for each carrier a thing of the past.

ReadyShipper shipping software gives you one platform to import, edit, process and print your USPS and UPS or FedEx shipping labels. It imports the shipping methods, product weights and descriptions from Magento to give you unequaled control and access to your shipping information. ReadyShipper can be configured to instantly choose the right method for shipping and add piece of mind with discount insurance. All shipping services are supported with both domestic and international labeling and includes an auto-emailer to automatically send tracking information to your customers.

ReadyShipper supports 4×6 thermal label printers as well as the option to create an all-in-one shipping label and packing list for added efficiency. When your shipping day is done, a single click will update your Magento storefront with all shipment and tracking information. It’s really that easy to manage the shipping for your Magento eCommerce store with ReadyShipper shipping software.

The Magento Integration Module for ReadyShipper is a free add-on for a limited time. It is Mac and PC ready. Take your Magento store front to the next level with ReadyShipper shipping software. You can download the free trial of ReadyShipper shipping software and connect to your Magento account in a matter of minutes.

ReadyShipper shipping software now offers the special discounted pricing for USPS Priority Mail Cubic shipping rates. The USPS priority mail cubic pricing is a new program that offers rates based on the volume of the box, instead of the weight. As long as the weight is less than 20 pounds and the volume less than .5 cubic feet, the package is eligible for cubic pricing. The USPS Priority Mail Cubic shipping option is a great option for small, but heavy packages and can save your business lots of money if your packages fall into one of the following Tier options.

The pricing breakdown follows the basic formula laid out by USPS for their different tiers:

Length X Width X Height / 1728 = Cubic Feet

The USPS rounds all measurements down to the nearest .25 inch for the cubic feet calculations.

• Tier 1 pricing = packages up to .10 cubic foot
• Tier 2 pricing = packages from .10 to .20 cubic foot
• Tier 3 pricing = packages from .20 to .30 cubic foot
• Tier 4 pricing = packages from .30 to .40 cubic foot
• Tier 5 pricing = packages from .40 to .50 cubic foot

Here’s an example of how to calculate the cubic tier measurement for your rectangular and nonrectangular packages:

Measure the length, width and height of your package in inches. Round each measurement down to the nearest .25 inch. For example, a length of 6.10 inches would be rounded down to 6 inches exactly or 5.85 inches would be rounded down to 5.75 inches.

Then, simply multiply the length by the width by the height and divide that number by 1728. If the package were 5 x 6.25 x 5.75, then it would be 5 x 6.25 x 5.75 / 1728 = .103. This would fall into the Tier 2 pricing for USPS Priority Mail Cubic Pricing.

Contact TrueShip today at 877-818-7447 with any other questions about USPS Priority Mail Cubic Pricing.

Are your sales people spending too much time on the phone handling returns? Owning and operating an online business means dealing with returns. It’s inevitable. Returns happen, especially in ecommerce, for a number of different reasons: the product may be slightly different than they looked on the website, customers change their mind and no longer want the product, and some consumers purchase different colors/sizes and return what they don’t want.

Time is money. And, time you’re spending on the phone handling a return could result in a lost sales opportunity. Be more effective and efficient in your returns management and you won’t have to worry about missing out on new sales.

Here’s some ways to improve your returns process:

1. Be very clear in your return policy. Make sure your customers know what products can be returned, what the acceptable reasons for returns are, how long they have to return them, who pays for the return shipping and if you charge any restocking or returns fees. A clear and up front return policy will help avoid confusion and frustration on both ends. The customer will be comfortable and confident that they can purchase from your online store for the first time knowing they can return or exchange the product if they don’t like it. And your sales and customer service representatives will not have to take the time to answer questions about the return policy as often and they will be able to point to the clear policies online if there is a disagreement.

2. Inform your customers as often as possible that they can go to the company website and learn about the return policy. This will drive traffic back to your website; you may convert a return into an exchange, and it may lead to additional items sold.

3. Make sure that outbound emails or shipments to your customers include informational material about the return policy. This will give customers a sense of security. You’re letting them know that they can exchange or return the product without having to jump through hoops. This also significantly reduces the number of calls to your business from customers simply trying to learn about your return policy.

4. Implement an online return solution that will allow the customer to create and print a return shipping label from the comfort of their own home. Online returns also give your company better visibility and let you know the minute a return shipping label is created and used.

5. Use social media to your advantage and let your customers know that if they want to exchange or return a product they can go to the company website and create a return shipping label. You can also use your social media avenues to promote your business and create a following. There are many studies that have found easy and convenient returns lead to more repeat customers so once you have a clear return policy on your website, you should promote it with confidence as a value to your customers and potential customers.

6. Use an online messaging service that will allow your customers to chat directly with your sales or customer services representatives, instead of calling. It will also prepare your sales people in case the customer has to call in.

Handling returns can turn into a full time job. Make sure your people are prepared with the right tools and ready to handle any product return scenario. The tips provided above can be applied to the returns process for any size company.

Contact us today at 877-818-7447 if you have questions about improving your returns process.

ReadyShipper shipping software for Mac gives you one platform to import, organize and print all your UPS and USPS shipments in batch. Thanks to a growing list of supported ecommerce integrations, cutting and pasting your order information is now a thing of the past. Direct integrations include eBay, Amazon, Volusion, Magento, 3dCart, Network Solutions, PayPal and many more. Our Mac platform even supports CSV or XML import for those shopping carts, accounting systems, and order management platforms that we do not yet have a direct integration.

ReadyShipper shipping software for UPS on the Mac is the most complete shipping system you will find for your Mac. Add new efficiency to you shipping process with tools that include an Auto Emailer to send your clients tracking and shipping information automatically and a Ship Type Converter to set up shipping rules for your default carrier and shipping methods.

ReadyShipper for Mac gives you the enterprise-level feature to print an all-in-one UPS shipping label and invoice. This popular feature can add efficiency to your process and cut down the number of employees needed to run your shipping and packing stations. If you are the shipping department, it is going to save you some time. ReadyShipper shipping software for Mac also includes features like UPS Advanced Address validation, UPS negotiated rates, and full UPS tracking capabilities right from within the software. It also supports UPS thermal printers and offers USB scale support. There is no need to have Parallels or VMWare installed and OS X Lion is supported. Simply install ReadyShipper for Mac directly on and get started.

At TrueShip, we give you all the UPS and USPS shipping options your business has come to rely on in our standard platform. Other systems deliver international and multi-box shipping as an upgrade that will double your monthly subscription. These are considered standard features in ReadyShipper for Mac and are included for it’s basic low monthly rate. ReadyShipper shipping software for Mac gives your business the opportunity to finally use the Mac you love for all your UPS shipping.

Download the best multi-carrier shipping software for Mac today by clicking on the green Try It for Free button at TrueShip.com.

Here’s how it works. Let’s say your item descriptions are too long to fit on the customs documentation for some carriers. Rather than manually shorten your descriptions every time they become a problem, you can look to ReadyShipper’s Cook Book. The Cook Book contains a list of Recipes that can perform a wide range of tasks. If you need your descriptions shortened to less than 60 characters automatically, a recipe can do that. Or let’s say your business has weights that may be slightly padded on eBay, we have a recipe to clear the weights you have in eBay during import and replace them with the unit weights you set in ReadyShipper. This gives your shipping software the power to be tailored to your needs.

The Recipe feature was added to offer ReadyShipper users some added customization and automation options. It is a new feature that will certainly evolve and grow with each new recipe that is created. We want to hear about your ideas for recipes. We will eventually offer the ability to create your own recipes, but that feature currently is not enabled. To get a quote on your recipe, submit a detailed email outlining the scenario your business would like to simplify or automate to trueship.sales@trueship.com.