By Contributing Columnist Kimberly Barnes aka Teatowelcreek

Recycling and Upcycling has become a very important part of our nations lifestyle in order to save the planet.

Recycling is the process of using a products useful parts and turning it into a new product;  Upcycling is similar to recycling in that you are taking a product and reworking it into a completely new form than what it was originally made into.

Every little thing we do on this earth can either assist in saving this planet or aid in it’s destruction.

By:

Barbra La Bosco, aka

All About the Buttons

contributing columnist

Packaging was one of my first considerations with online selling. You’ll want to deliver a securely wrapped package that is more like a gift than a purchase without greatly increasing costs. Most of us love to receive gifts, so when your customer’s open the package they are going to be pleasantly surprised and it will leave a good impression about you and your shop. Happy customers equate to future sales!

First off, why not recycle. If you have received something in a padded envelope or a box that does not have an odor or isn’t torn, re-use it. Re-use and save bubble wrap as well. Organize all your shipping materials in one central space so you don’t have to hunt when you make a sale. Keep your wrapping paper/tissue in a box or plastic container, the  drawer style will give you separate sections without spending a  ton on various containers. The organizers also will keep your supplies neat and ready to go! You may want to use  another separate drawer to house  your gift cards, thank you cards, promo packs, gifts, business cards and postcards.  Then finally use another  section of your organizer to  house the packing tape and other postal service supplies.

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make your packaging pretty. Hit dollar stores, discount shops and the clearance aisles especially after holidays and then store it for the future; when you see a sale, stock up!

Enclosing extra goodies in your package is a hot topic. Many sellers are firmly against and many love to do it. Perhaps you can find goodies from your stash that may not be useful to you but may be something your buyer will be extremely grateful for. That’s entirely up to you but be aware of what you ‘throw’ in and don’t lose money.  A little note and nice packaging can go far and not hurt your wallet!

An online purchase and sale is special and hard to come by. Make your buyers feel you really appreciate that they chose to shop with you. It can’t hurt and you can get great results even by packaging on a dime!

Picture courtesy of RiriCreations

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