Stamps.com https://www.stamps.com/ Tue, 06 May 2025 14:41:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/180x180.svg Stamps.com https://www.stamps.com/ 32 32 The Complete Guide to Small Business Grants: Beyond the SBA’s Options in 2025 https://www.stamps.com/article/the-complete-guide-to-small-business-grants-beyond-the-sbas-options-in-2025/ Mon, 05 May 2025 19:18:17 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=252482 Grants are essential tools for helping your small business grow without taking on debt. While borrowing is more common for funding business growth, it can be risky for small operations that lack assets to leverage. That’s why small businesses turn to grants. Grants can help you hire skilled labor, buy new equipment, or expand your […]

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]]> Cross-border Shipping: Tariffs, Duties, and De Minimis Thresholds https://www.stamps.com/article/cross-border-shipping-tariffs-duties-and-de-minimis-thresholds/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:21:14 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=252379 Recent changes to U.S. tariffs are reshaping the landscape of cross-border shipping, impacting both the cost and compliance requirements for businesses involved in international trade. We’re monitoring these developments closely to understand how they affect duties, de minimis thresholds, and broader logistics. For the most up-to-date and official information, we recommend referring to the White […]

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]]> How Accounting Firms Can Reclaim Valuable Time Through Automation https://www.stamps.com/article/how-accounting-firms-can-reclaim-valuable-time-through-automation/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:19:53 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=252323 Accountants spend far too much time on manual, repetitive tasks like data entry, invoicing, and payroll processing. According to Deloitte, 75% of accountants report their workflows still require large amounts of manual effort. However, McKinsey estimates that 77% of accounting activities can be automated with the help of recent technologies.  Imagine getting back 10 hours […]

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]]> Small Office, Big Impact: Tips for Sustainable Mailing and Shipping https://www.stamps.com/article/small-office-big-impact-tips-for-sustainable-mailing-and-shipping/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:53:46 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=252222 You don’t need a massive footprint to make a massive difference. Even small offices— those in legal, accounting, insurance, real estate, and other professional services—can take meaningful steps toward sustainability. From outgoing mail to everyday operations, greener practices are both achievable and impactful. Here’s how your office can implement sustainable mailing and shipping habits that […]

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]]> Getting Past Shipping Industry Challenges: Smarter Strategies for Small Businesses https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-industry-challenges-smarter-strategies-for-small-businesses/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:35:01 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=252134 Shipping has always been a moving target, but today’s businesses face more uncertainty than ever. Small businesses rely heavily on mail and shipping companies to navigate sudden disruptions and shifting costs. It makes sense, then, that they need smarter, more flexible solutions to manage the challenges that arise. Law offices depend on timely deliveries of […]

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]]> How Many Stamps Do I Need? https://www.stamps.com/article/how-many-stamps-do-i-need/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:43:19 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=249028 Stamps are an essential piece in the world of mailing. Very rarely though do they offer much guidance outside of “peel here and stick there.” Stamps give no answers to important questions like: What impacts postage costs? How do you determine the right postage? Do stamps expire? And of course, how many stamps do you […]

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]]> 2025 USPS Rate and Service Changes https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/ https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:48:16 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=250205 Updated as of 1/20/25. The United States Postal Service (USPS®) adjusts postage rates at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently. These changes can have an impact on your mailing and shipping costs, that’s why we’re committed to keeping you informed so you can manage your expenses effectively. In this blog, we’ll break down […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/feed/ 0 Newfound Flexibility: Mail and Ship on Your Terms https://www.stamps.com/article/mail-and-ship-on-your-terms/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=250119 You know running a small business requires juggling countless tasks. Between client work, doing your own sales prospecting, managing your own accounting, even the most mundane activities can be a burden on your precious time. The usual way of shipping and mailing with limited schedules, inconvenient locations, and unpredictable wait times can significantly hinder productivity. […]

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]]> How to Print NetStamps https://www.stamps.com/article/how-to-print-netstamps/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:52:07 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=250037 Stamps.com is the only software in the industry that allows users to print stamps for First-Class Mail® letters like letters and postcards, and we make it fast and easy to create and print NetStamps and to get all First-Class Mail handled efficiently. This guide will go into everything you need to know about NetStamps and […]

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