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Transdirect’s insurance & warranty policy summarised
When you ship your products with Transdirect, you are shipping with a company who is dedicated to getting your goods from A to B in good condition. For those who require additional warranty for whatever reason, we also offer a range of insurance and warranty packages. Two of our couriers offer conditional warranties at no extra cost to yourself – these are Couriers Please and Fastway. These warranties are included in the price of the consignment,
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Transdirect do not ship dangerous goods
Here at Transdirect, we value honesty and being upfront about our shipping policies. Which is why we have this page to clearly state – Transdirect does not ship your dangerous goods. There are many different rules and regulations when it comes to shipping items which are classified as dangerous goods. Transdirect does not offer dangerous goods shipment services. We work with couriers who do offer dangerous goods services, however Transdirect does not offer these. If your goods are classified as dangerous to transport under section 14 of your MSDS sheet –
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9 Transdirect freight services to get your parcel there – fast
You never know when express shipping requests are going to strike. A client might want a package delivered within a metro area in less than four hours. Another might want a reliable service to ship bulky items overseas. You want to be a shipping superhero for your clients, which means you need to be prepared for a wide range of strange requests, from sending items across the country, internationally, or even to the moon (hey, we’re not that far away,
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10 Transdirect client case studies to help you make shipping easy
At Transdirect, we like to prove our worth and improve the services we offer our customers. We strive to make national and international shipping a breeze for all different types of business owners with our simple website functions, website plugins, and supportive service… …but don’t take our word for it. We’ve borrowed 10 customer case studies from our upcoming ebook which reveal the multiple ways Transdirect’s shipping aggregator can add value to your business. But this article is not about showing off our success stories.
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4 simple, integrated plugins for your Ecommerce store
Running the show can be a mess sometimes. You need to keep on top of stock management, customer service, keeping the website up to date, and managing customer expectations, while also juggling shipping (national and international), returns or exchanges, and communicating with the couriers for smooth service. A fast-paced ecommerce business owner has to know the ins and outs of all this information… without ever losing or missing an order and disappointing a customer. Sounds impossible,
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The Transdirect promise: flexible payment options to manage your shipping expenses with ease
Looking to send a package to a remote location? No? How about some speedy metro delivery, or the best price on sending bulky items? Are your customers desperate for same-day delivery, or the ability to select a specific date for their package to arrive? You’re a business owner. You want to provide a wide range of shipping options and give your customers the best possible post-purchase experience. However, express or global delivery can be expensive for the business,
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5 crucial things to help you attract & convert your target audience
Starting a business with a come-one-come-all mentality ends in one of two ways. You either shovel mountains of cash into PPC advertising, or tumbleweeds roll around your online store and bank account. If you want to achieve ecommerce success, you need to find a sizable, reliable customer base. The best way to do this is to hone in on a target audience who will care about your brand/products. It’s way better to mean something to one person than not much to millions.
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3 crucial ecommerce laws and restrictions you need to know
Have you ever been burned online? The feeling of being swindled fills you with a raging frustration. Maybe a parcel has conveniently gone missing in transit. The supposedly trustworthy business you’ve purchased from receives your cash and then abruptly disappears. Worse still, you might open your credit card statement to a nasty surprise. You immediately face that sinking feeling when you realise the contact number is inactive and the customer support email address bounces back. It’s the dark,
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3 simple investments to build your business long-term
The age old saying goes “time is money”. If there’s one thing ecommerce startups need – it’s time… Okay, maybe time is second to cash. Lots and lots of cash. Owning and running a small ecommerce business can be overwhelming. You’re the boss of a store open 24 hours a day. Keeping track of inventory, packing, shipping and customer service is all part of the job. Without the right ecommerce software, shipping services and online store experience it’s almost impossible to generate the kind of growth you need to generate sustainable success.
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3 shipping software timesavers to help you kickstart your ecommerce business
Shipping and fulfilment has to be one of the most confusing parts of running an ecommerce business. There seems to be an endless amount of providers – all with a myriad of different features, advantages and disadvantages (not to mention the wild discrepancies in the cost of each platform). Your choice can be mind-bendingly overwhelming – but without solid ecommerce shipping software, you’ll find it nearly impossible to keep track of your fulfilment and logistics. If you plan on expanding your operations and scaling your business,
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4 Australian online shopping statistics you need to know
As little as 20 years ago, the idea of logging on to your computer, pulling up the internet to find a product you need and submitting your credit card details in the hope said product turns up on your doorstep a few days later would have seemed genuinely insane. But as of 2017, 85% of Australians are connected to the internet and around 12.1 million Aussies are on social media. Unquestionably, the future of retail growth is in ecommerce.
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The future of ecommerce in Australia
Australian ecommerce retailers have a bright future ahead. Growth predictions expect that the Australian ecommerce market will balloon from around $13.9 billion AUD in 2017 to $21.7 billion AUD by the end of 2022. As Australians increasingly adopt online shopping as a part of their daily lives, the ecommerce industry continues to evolve. On the supply side, ecommerce businesses will be eagerly embracing innovation and improvements in areas like customer experience and logistics to differentiate their offerings.
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