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  1. UPS 2024 & 2025 Price Change Timeline and Analysis

    January 1, 2024 UPS began 2024 with significant rate adjustments and structural changes: Base Rate Changes UPS implemented an average rate increase of 5.9% across domestic services: Key Surcharge Modifications Additional Handling Large Package Surcharge Residential Surcharges Q1 2024 (February-March) Fuel Surcharge Adjustments UPS continued its dynamic fuel surcharge program: International Service Updates Q2 2024 […]

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  2. FedEx 2024 & 2025 Price Change Timeline and Analysis

    January 1, 2024 FedEx began the year with its annual General Rate Increase (GRI) and several significant price changes: Base Rate Changes The company implemented a 5.9% average rate increase across all major service categories: Additional Handling Surcharge Updates Other January Modifications Q1 2024 (February-March) Fuel Surcharge Adjustments International Fee Updates Q2 2024 (April-June) Service […]

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  3. FBA vs. Direct-to-Consumer (DTC): Which Strategy Drives Higher Profits?

    The right fulfillment strategy can make or break your ecommerce growth. Deciding between Amazon’s FBA and a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model could be the key to reaching your profit goals. Amazon’s FBA model gives you access to a vast customer base with minimal logistics to handle, while the direct-to-consumer (DTC) approach allows for full control over […]

  4. Shipping Is Expensive. What’s the Alternative?

    As an ecommerce seller, you’re no stranger to the relentless rise in shipping costs. Whether it’s skyrocketing fuel prices, labor shortages, or supply chain disruptions, the shipping industry’s challenges have hit your bottom line hard. Recent data shows that shipping costs for small and medium-sized businesses have increased by an average of 27% over the […]

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  5. Selling on Amazon Is Expensive. Is there an Alternative?

    For many businesses, Amazon is the obvious choice to start selling online. But as Amazon’s fees increase and the market gets tougher, businesses are rethinking their options. According to Jungle Scout’s latest survey, 58% of Amazon sellers are seeing smaller profit margins because of the platform’s rising fees. So if you’re looking for a more […]

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  6. Top Shipping Challenges in 2025 and How Margin Pro Can Help You Overcome Them

    In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing shipping costs effectively has become more crucial than ever. As carriers continue to introduce complex fee structures and hidden charges, businesses face mounting challenges in maintaining their profit margins. Let’s explore the major shipping challenges of 2025 and discover how Margin Pro can help you navigate them successfully. Challenge […]

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  7. Eliminate Order Mishaps and Support Gaps: The Key to Ecommerce Efficiency

    In today’s fast-paced ecommerce world, customer satisfaction hinges on more than just having great products. It’s about how quickly and effectively you can: When customer support operates in silos, disconnected from order management, it creates friction—leading to frustration for both your team and your customers. Integrating your customer support helpdesk with an order management system […]

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  8. Essential Amazon 3P Seller Strategies in 5 Bullets

    Tired of razor-thin margins on Amazon? It’s time to unlock your true earning potential. Here are five effective strategies to boost your Amazon 3P business’s profitability: 1. Optimize Your Product Mix 2. Negotiate Fierce Deals with Suppliers 3. Master Sponsored Ads 4. Reclaim Lost Revenue with FBA Reimbursements 5. Turn Customer Returns into Opportunities Bonus […]

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  9. The 5 most impactful DTC strategies to improve profit margins

    Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands saw a significant rise in popularity in the lead-up to 2021. However, maintaining healthy profit margins can be a challenge in the competitive landscape that has arisen over the last 4 years.  Here are five effective strategies to help you boost your DTC brand’s profitability: 1. Optimize Your Product Mix 2. Improve […]

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