How to Start a Postal Store Business
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- Have you ever wondered how to start a pack and ship type of business? In this video we will do a quick, high level overview of what it takes to be a postal store owner.
00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Location
01:41 - Store Size
03:23 - Carriers (Shipping Accounts)
04:43 - Shipping Software
05:30 - Employees and Staffing
06:42 - Products
08:28 - Customers
08:41 - Parting Words of Wisdom
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Thank you for your insight, well detailed.
Thank you for making and posting this video. I just wanted to say you seem like a really great guy. Me & my hubby are opening something similar and have so many questions, but the comments here helped too. Thanks again. Best of luck to you and your family.
This video had all the information that I needed. Thank you so much for posting this video. Am starting a postal company soon.
May God keep blessing your business.
Literally the only straight forward video I have watched . Thank you !!
This is definitely what I needed! I am in route of starting my own postal store. Would love to chat for more advice! Thank you for this!
So much information! Thank you!
No problem. Glad you found it useful.
super great vid !
Nice information
Thank you so so much. Needed this me and husband want To start this business in 24 and you helped us a lot to understand appreciate it.
Great info
Thank you. I am considering to open a postal store n wish to learn more
Thank you for post this video. Can you create more videos about postal stores? Would love to learn more abouit the business.
Thank you so much for this information, I am in the process of opening my Independent shop and I really appreciate your honest information. I'd love to see more videos on this topic to help us out as we walk the business journey.
Hi
What do I need to open my phone store like FedEx or UPS?
So it’s been a yearr since. Your comment how is your store doing?
My business is called Pack & Print- it’s doing well. Mail part is 35% and the Print side does 65%. I am a graphic designer I offer business branding and it works well. It’s taken a while for people to know we’re here but it grows every day. We also have a gift shop area and I rent shelf space to a few local home based businesses. I also created a local magazine where we sell advertising and that helps bring in income. Happy to answer any more questions 👍🤩
I have a LOT of questions I can’t get answered about opening a shipping store... I could use some seriously appreciated help....
Thank you!!!!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for such A valuable information. I want to learn that business and planning to open one in Greensboro NC. Can you teach me the basics of this business. I can come work at your store for couple weeks to learn the basics.
Another question is that there are a lot of comatose who help you to open your own mail and ship business, it’s not franchise. Is it worth opening a mail print and ship center with their help
Hey there, I really appreciate and enjoyed this video! The information that you provided was great and I wish you all the success in the world with your pack and ship business. I have long wished to be a business owner (UPS STORE) and find myself doing tons of research on the pack and ship business model now so to come across your video is truly a blessing. Excuse me if it's too much of a personal question and if so, please just don't mind me. My question is, how much did it cost to start up your business all-in-all and what is the cash flow for a business like yours? I'm weighing out the pros and cons as I find myself at a crossroads between going towards a franchise route or a 100% independently owned business like yours. Thank you !!!!
How's the business going?
I found your video because I’m looking for some very specific information that isn’t available on Google. If you own or rent a commercial space, how would you create a series of new mailboxes? Like, let’s say I own a nice corporate office and want to sublease each room to small businesses. Instead of using a virtual business address, they can use my building. Is this something I can register with the post office? Example Building 1 Suite A. Suite B. Etc.
Figure tiny commercial spaces with a proper mailbox could be a very helpful service for small business owners just getting started. Is there a proper term for this process?
Do you pack the shipments or do you have the customer pack the stuff? Just asking in case something gets damaged?
Hey my man! Super interested in this. Any updates here? Still have the store and liking it?
Do you have any recommendations on shopping for PO box units? I would like to build my own store. Thank you
can you show more about this business? thanks
Hi my name is Marlon and I have a few questions about pack and ship stores. How much does a store make from in profit from shipping one package UPS or FedEx and USPS ????
I’m trying to open one myself and I heard you say I won’t receive any money for 2-3 months. So now that you been in business is it lucrative or just a pay check ? I’m from New Jersey
I’m looking into opening my own shipping store would there be a way to posssibly geet in touch with you more 1 on1 with the detailings of the opening n running of a store
Is having an account with USPS / UPS / Fedex any cheaper than using a service like pirate ship?
Hey, really enjoyed the video. It was informative and well put together. Have a few questions as a I'm considering on opening one myself. What brand and type of mail boxes do you have and recommend? How many units did you start with? And how many units do you have now?
I got these when I purchased the store. So not sure where you get them. I’ve gotten replacement parts off of eBay. They’re all interchangeable from what I’ve found.
We have 150. 10 large, 50 mediums, and 90 smalls. We also have a huge file cabinet for overflow.
What type of training do you need to learn how to become a CMRA and ASO?
Any tips on virtual mailbox business?
Do you also have your store set up for mail boxes ... like a PO Box ?
Do you have mailboxes if you do could you give me more information on how to set that up and how that works please
How do you register the mailboxes as legal addresses?
Can you talk more about how to set up accounts for FedEx, UPS etc. Please and thank you!
If you need more info on opening carrier accounts, you can contact one of the industry members organizations such as Association of Mail and Business Centers or Retail Shipping Associates to get you started.
Hi there, thanks for the informative video!!! I am curious as to how the mail gets sorted and delivered? Does USPS dump the mail for the entire business at once/daily? Or do they already pre-sort it and put it in the mailboxes. I am thinking because its considered private, then the owner/operator is responsible for that. Can you confirm?
Yes that’s correct. Ours gets delivered in buckets and then it’s up to you or your employees to sort it into the boxes.
Hi. I found this video so helpful. Im currently considering opening a mail center that will have mailbox rentals as a service.
Do you happen to know where we can look into the laws surrounding handling and holding mail for people?
Do we need to get licensed for something like that? I can’t seem to find any lawyers who know anything about it.
Hey I’m glad you found the video helpful. Yes, there are a lot of laws surrounding how to handle the mail. It is all governed through the post office. So you’ll need to make an appointment to speak with the post master and they will give you some forms to fill out and return to them. All in all easy, just time consuming. You can always contact Retail Shipping Associates for help also. I highly recommend becoming a member. They help you walk through a lot of the initial setups.
Hope that helps. Good luck on your startup.
@@fromthebackporch641 I found this video straightforward and very interesting. Thank you. I have do many questions.
How much is the start up.
So how do get paid? How do you open account with all carriers?
How much did your space cost a month to lease?
I would love more information on how much will need to be invested and how to get business with the carriers etc ….. I have so many questions
If you need more info on opening carrier accounts, you can contact one of the industry members organizations such as Association of Mail and Business Centers or Retail Shipping Associates to get you started.
Thanks for this. Looking for some consultation on where to start. I have a great location, but when I apply for vendor applications at FedEx/DHL/UPS they require store location. Hesitant to lock down a lease until I can ensure I can become an authorized provider. Can you help with this?
The hell you mean UPS? Ups doesn’t do leases…
@@tyler7549 It’s funny because you can get grandfathered in on location with UPS. But you’re going to have to buy out an owner
Do you offer virtual mailboxes?
I’m trying to find information about why the USPS is the major postal service? Why don’t they competition?
Will you be instrested in offering consulting on opening a postal store?
What is the actual term of this business? When I research how to start a postal store business nothing shows up that I am interested in.
What is the cost associated with this kind of business.
Do you have do have accounts with usps or FedEx or ups or can u use something like pirate ship an drop the packages off at drop offs ?
We have the individual accounts for each carrier.
Hi, I am in the process of opening my postal store. I was wondering how were you able to partner with fedex, ups, usps, etc.? Also, what time of contractors did you get?
How can we contact you for assistance? I would really love your help.
Is renting out mailboxes at your store profitable? Are communities still using rental mailboxes?
Yes they are. It’s very easy and high margins. Took us about 60-90 minutes to put the mail in 200+ boxes. We’d sort it first then take stacks and go in order of boxes. Made it super easy. Lots of communities use them for their home based businesses. Or at least they did in our area.
Can you use a Pitney Bowes meter in a Post and Parcel store?
You can, but it's not very good. A dymo printer and the postage function through PostalMate software is way more accurate, easy, and offers a much wider range of options for your customer.
I would love to learn more. Can we have a chat? Thanks!
Hi. You mention a little about how to get shipping accounts with dhl, fedex, ups, usps. Can you go into more detail how to acquire those accounts. It seems like if you don't have those shipping business coming then how do you get your customer's numbers up?
If you need more info on opening carrier accounts, you can contact one of the industry members organizations such as Association of Mail and Business Centers or Retail Shipping Associates to get you started.
I know that every situation is different and demographics plays a big part in things but, I was curious what your returns are?
Where I live, there is a dire need for more places like these...
Thank you my friend for share the valuable information 👍, we just started and setting up ship center with FedEx and honestly we are getting some challenges time process trying to find a software to provide better service here. You mention postalmate and can you please share the second one you know, thank you 🙏
Do I have to have a store front to be an independent owner? I have a office space & I have a virtual office with virtual mailbox options.
For shipping with the carriers, yes. If you just do mailboxes physical and virtual then no.
@@Frenchfrylover-s8p I actually opened a physical store!
Can any commercial space be used for a postal business?
If it’s a good location yes
Thanks do you have a course on how to get started
I wish I did but I don’t. Sorry. If that changes, I can let you know though. It’s been on my to do list.
How much money did it take to open up? Not including the rent...
It will depend on a lot of things such as how many computers you want to have and how many printers you want to have. As well as if your space is finished out or not. Without rent and without a franchise, I would think somewhere between $60k-$100k is a good range. Mine was towards the upper end of that.
I need your help ‼️
Do you do consultations for opening a business like this in another state?
Unfortunately not at this time.
Two years now…what kind of marketing do you do? Have you looked at any of the agency marketing sites out there? Is there any automation you do for marketing and subscriptions?
I used GoDaddy for all of my social media stuff for a long time. They got to be kind of expensive and so I do it or have an employee do it. As far as mailers and such, I never found them to be beneficial. Spend a couple of thousand on a marketing campaign and it never brought in a single postcard. So I never did it again. I researched my own zip code targets through census info.
I have an opportunity to buy out an established business. I was curious what you and your wife do for your own health insurance being a private business owner? I currently work for a large grocery chain for the last 33 years and I'm thinking about trying this, but I'm nervous about being my own small business owner. I have kids that I have to have insurance for what are you doing for that?
In my particular case, I did not have to provide health insurance. So sorry, but I can’t really help you with this aspect.
Your local SBA (small business association) and or Chamber of Commerce will have small business insurance avenues for you.
How is your business doing?? I am interested in opening one.
Do you offer mail hold or professional mail box service?
Yes we do. Mail hold we use one of the many internet based options. Works out way easier for us. We simply collect the mail and the the customer makes selections in the app.
We have separate mail boxes in store for local customers who need a mail box.
@@fromthebackporch641 wow I am so thinking of starting up something like this but it’s all so overwhelming. I am so proud of you! Thanks for posting this awesome video.
Is this referring to digital/virtual mail?
Greetings. Anyway we could discuss this via email?
Hi there do you have a contact information where we can chat I have questions on the coaching company I found and if their cost is good! My name is Joanna thanks for this information.
Does anyone use postal mate as POS and square to process payments? I can't stand how ancient PM looks
PM is all we used. It’s fantastic. Payment software is ridiculously complex. Watch for the fees and the transaction %. They’re sneaky people.
@@fromthebackporch641 we ended up just doing what my original question asked. It's double work but like you said, I've heard horror stories about the shady processing payment companies. Square is higher but you get so much integrated into the POS it's actually undervalued IMO. The inventory management, customer database/marketing, payroll, and other features make it all worth the double work. We ring up on PM, enter in the amount on SQ and it's done.
Do you mentor or help ppl start
I don't, I'm sorry.
Are you still operating post Covid?
Yes we are.
@@fromthebackporch641 🙂💪
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