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Top ecommerce sites require powerful fulfilment solutions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Square?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square order fulfilment: 4 types<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When shipping to nationwide customers, you have 2 options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3PL fulfilment allows your Square store to grow faster<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing your Square order fulfilment partner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to set up ShipBob fulfilment on your Square Online store<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square fulfilment FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in the retail business, then you\u2019ve probably heard of Square. The Square brand seems to be everywhere, and there\u2019s a good reason for it. Square started as a powerful solution for small businesses to accept credit cards easily and affordably, and is now making a big splash in ecommerce.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square Online is an easy-to-use ecommerce platform that\u2019s ideal for both ecommerce brands and brick-and-mortar retailers looking to add online sales to their business. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Square Online, anyone can quickly create and publish a beautiful and responsive online store with secure online payments and integrated ecommerce features, including fulfilment technology. Another great benefit is that you have several options on how to deliver your orders, from in-store pickup to ecommerce shipping<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll cover the specifics of how to set up fulfilment on your Square Online site, and how easy it is to integrate ShipBob\u2019s technology to streamline fulfilment and shipping.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top ecommerce sites require powerful fulfilment solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The importance of <\/span>retail fulfilment<\/span><\/a> for ecommerce cannot be overstated. This is one of the most important components of the <\/span>ecommerce supply chain<\/span><\/a> you need in order to build a positive online brand reputation. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A streamlined fulfilment strategy has the power to improve <\/span>order accuracy<\/span><\/a>, reduce <\/span>cart abandonment<\/span><\/a>, and build customer loyalty. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to shipping orders to customers, businesses have a few different fulfilment options, including <\/span>self-fulfilling orders<\/span><\/a> in-house, <\/span>managing a warehouse<\/span><\/a>, or partnering with a <\/span>third-party logistics<\/span><\/a> (3PL) company.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Square?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Square helps businesses start, run, and grow with a suite of business management tools. They power businesses of all sizes and types<\/span>,<\/span> both brick-and-mortar and online. Square was established to give every aspiring business owner an easier way to take credit cards, and the renowned tech company has built a lot more tools since. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square Online is an ecommerce platform that makes it easy for retailers to set up an online store, process payments, offer different delivery solutions, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square order fulfilment: 4 types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Square offers several options to fulfil and deliver orders to customers. To manage <\/span>order fulfilment<\/span><\/a>, you can log in to your Square Dashboard, and click on the \u2018Orders\u2019 tab. From there, you can choose which items are available for local delivery, in-store and curbside pickup, or to ship. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: shipping will be the default fulfilment option, so be sure to update your fulfilment settings to make other options available. Here is an overview of the four types of fulfilment options:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Delivery orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Delivery is not just for Chinese food and pizza anymore. Delivering orders is a great option for local customers, especially for essentials including cleaning supplies and personal care. Square Online makes it easy to set up local delivery. Your customers can choose to have the order delivered from the closest brick-and-mortar location.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pickup orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another option for local customers is pickup. If a customer purchases an item online via your Square Online store, they can pick it up from the closest retail location. You can even send them an automated text message, notifying them when their order is ready for pickup.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Curbside orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Curbside pickup provides customers with a contact-free way to pick up their order by parking in a dedicated area and having it hand delivered to them. This not only provides added safety for customers, but it\u2019s also very convenient. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers will be notified of their order\u2019s status via email or text, and when it\u2019s ready for pickup. When they are outside, the customer can call or text you when they arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Shipping orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have brick-and-mortar locations or you solely sell online, Square makes it easy to set up shipping for customers, and it only takes a few simple steps. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some details you\u2019ll need to iron out, including the locations you want to ship orders to, how much to charge per shipment, and if Square integrates with your existing tech stack, including your fulfilment solution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many factors to consider when choosing to ship items, including product weight and dimensions, carrier fees, and fulfilment and other <\/span>logistics costs<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When shipping to nationwide customers, you have 2 options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ecommerce businesses have two primary options when it comes to shipping orders nationwide, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. In-house fulfilment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In-house fulfilment<\/a> or <\/span>self-fulfilment<\/span>, which involves fulfilling orders yourself. In-house fulfilment can be a time-consuming process as it involves <\/span>managing inventory<\/span><\/a>, picking and packing boxes, and shipping orders. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-house fulfilment is generally an ineffective model, especially as businesses grow as it can lead to human error and delays in shipping. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also a lot of hidden costs to self-fulfilment<\/a>, including packaging suppliers and materials, <\/span>shipping insurance<\/span><\/a>, and most importantly \u2014 the opportunity cost of spending too much time on logistics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. 3PL (third-party logistics) fulfilment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most <\/span>direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands<\/span><\/a> reach an inflection point and realize they are spending too much of their time on fulfilment, rather than growing their business. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best solution is to partner with a reliable and scalable 3PL company that offers a robust fulfilment centre network and advanced technology to automate and speed up the fulfilment process. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By <\/span>outsourcing fulfilment<\/span><\/a> to a 3PL, you can dedicate more time on other important initiatives, such as business development, <\/span>ecommerce customer service<\/span><\/a>, and marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3PL fulfilment allows your Square store to grow faster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 3PL\u2019s fulfilment technology can help you automate much of the process, which can help you reduce human error and free up your time that\u2019s spent on logistics. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a 3PL, you can focus on marketing and promoting your online store and delegate fulfilment to the experts. Here are some of the benefits of syncing your Square store to a 3PL\u2019s fulfilment solution like ShipBob.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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