ShipStation supplies necessary would be only the standard shipping supplies. They recommend to have a nice scale, some scales are rated, it’s best to get one that’s rated a bit above and below what you normally ship, to give more accuracy, and possibly one that can be connected via a USB to your computer.  Also, possibly a scan gun to scan bar codes on products or labels that can help with processes, and they definitely recommend a good printer.  See the link for recommendations.

Customers are recommended to utilize the shipping supplies from their freight provider such as UPS or FEDEX, or USPS.  The individual freight provider provides the boxes, etc.

No additional software is needed to utilize ShipStation for shipping.  Of course you’d have to have accounts and market places and a shopping cart to sell your products, those are usually online and accessible from a browser.  If wanting to have an accounting system such as QuickBooks, that is separate and not a feature within ShipStation, however there are connectors to facilitate the accounting processes if desired.  No software is needed for ShipStation, it’s all web based, no IT person needed to get up and running.

ShipStation communicates with the customer and the freight provider for their account holders. ShipStation provides for increased efficiencies, shipping is better, faster, and with less mistakes.  They help to communicate properly with the customer and the carrier  to eliminate shipping errors.  To learn more about ShipStation and to try it free for 30 days click here.

Robert Gilbreath of ShipStation shared a few tips to help grow business today, listen to the podcast to hear his great suggestions, and sign up here on this site for future updates. You can listen to Part 1 of the interview with Robert Gilbreat of ShipStation here

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