Someone on BookTV once said that the only people getting rich in publishing are FedEx and UPS. It is true that packaging and shipping costs can take a major bite out of your bottom line.
Sybil Smith, a publisher for 27 years, will lead a panel discussion about the best and most cost-effective ways to get your books out the door, including:
- Cost comparisons of shipping rates for FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL and others you've probably never heard of;
- International shipping options;
- Internet postage vs. postage meters;
- Sources of shipping bags, boxes, and stuffing materials;
- Easy address labels ‹ forget the label machine;
- Merchant card options ‹ what's best for you? Bank merchant cards, PayPal, ProPay?
- Federal Trade Commission laws governing cash-with-order mail order operations.
If you're new to publishing, consider this Shipping and Handling 101 ‹ it may not sound too interesting but you'll find it's very important; if you're an experienced publisher, see if you're using the most cost-effective methods and share your ideas.
What: "Moving your books out the door"
When: Wednesday, January 9, 7:00 PM
Where: St. Anthony Park Library (lower level)
2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul
1 comments:
Hi there,
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