As a busy business owner, making deliveries yourself is not always an option. This often means you’ll need to pack and ship the items to your clients and customers. When it comes to shipping, you have two choices—take the items to the delivery service yourself or use a courier to streamline the process, saving you both time and the stress of leaving your business unattended for the errand. Before you schedule a pickup with your courier service, there are a few steps you’ll need to take. Here’s how to properly prepare your packages for pickup so that they get where they need to go safely and quickly.

How to Prepare Packages for a Courier

Before the delivery company arrives to pick up your packages, you’ll want to take the time to pack each item properly. For fragile items, line the bottom of the box with padding like packing peanuts or crumpled paper. Then, wrap the item in padding—newspaper or packing paper should be sufficient—and fill the remaining space in the box with additional material to prevent breakage. For unbreakable items, fill the appropriate-sized box and seal it thoroughly with tape.

Once the box is filled, measure the dimensions and weigh the package. This will determine how much the shipment will cost and keep you from going over any dimension restrictions that could slow your package down. Make sure you inform the courier of the weight ahead of time to ensure the package gets where it needs to go without delay. Take care to print the address in clear letters to reduce confusion. For added protection, cover the address label with clear packing tape to keep the ink from running if the box gets wet.

What to Do When the Courier Service Arrives

When the driver arrives, the package needs to be ready to ship. They’ll double-check the address and leave you with a receipt for the shipment. Once they take possession of the package, the company will work to transport and deliver it as quickly as possible.

Kidd Curry Express helps business owners in Wasilla, AK, handle all of their shipping needs. Their dedicated courier team will make sure your packages get where they need to go quickly and safely. Learn more about their services online and see how easy shipping can be, or call (907) 373-3278 to schedule a pickup today.