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How to Set Up Your Business for Cross-Border Ecommerce<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The best thing about ecommerce is you can reach customers across the world. To set up your business for cross-border ecommerce, there are a lot of things to consider, from calculating shipping costs to understanding international shipping rules and regulations. ,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross-border ecommerce isn\u2019t easy and can take up a lot of time and money. That\u2019s why many global ecommerce brands partner with an international fulfilment<\/a> provider like ShipBob with fulfilment services across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is cross-border ecommerce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cross-border ecommerce involves the ability to distribute ecommerce inventory across a global fulfilment network to easily expand into new markets and offer customers across the world with fast and affordable shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 ways to set up your business for cross-border ecommerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a just few ways to get your business set up for cross-border ecommerce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Measure, weigh, and pack correctly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check the dimensions of your different order sizes. Dimensional weight<\/a> may apply to your shipment and cause the shipping cost to change, so entering weight and dimensions helps ensure accuracy of the amount charged. It\u2019s a best practice to round up on weights at the pound or ounce level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure fragile items are packed well<\/a> as international orders can travel via truck, plane, and\/or boat. Rough, long trips through different climates can damage items easily. Some items will also need certain packaging requirements to go overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Calculate shipping costs ahead of time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Generally, a slower delivery time can save you more money, while expedited international delivery services are more expensive. Ecommerce businesses can take it a step further and calculate the total shipping and handling<\/a> costs to account for operational costs of getting products out the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Estimate international shipping times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Where you are located or shipping from and where you ship to will impact delivery timelines. While some customers will be fine waiting a while for their package to arrive, others will need it as soon as possible. Providing both standard and express international delivery options can help cater to different people. Exact delivery times will vary across couriers and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How ShipBob helps you sell worldwide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is an overview of why ecommerce brands choose to implement a cross-border ecommerce solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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