PostalPlus for SME
Issue No. 18 - Dec 2008
Speedpost Enterprises' Successful Cases - SMEs' Strategies to Surf through Economic Downturn
The gloomy economic climate has led to a decline in global purchasing power. Since it is more difficult to boost sales volume, cost control and customer retention become the most practical ways of running a business. In the following interviews, elites from eyeglasses and fashion industries share with us their business tips.
Courier Service - No Surcharges, More Economical
We always need to courier eyeglasses to customers around the world. Since Speedpost imposes no surcharges, we can save a lot on courier costs.
Senses Optik sells top brand eyeglasses and provides comprehensive eye examination, aiming to meet the unique needs of individuals. In fact, many clients who have moved overseas continue to order from Senses Optik, and they will receive their eyeglasses by courier.
Eva, Sales Manager of Senses Optik, offers tips to SMEs on how to reduce costs. She said, "In choosing a courier company, the key concern is the delivery charge. I used to think that ordinary international couriers would charge more reasonable rates. However, after adding in the fuel surcharges, their prices are in fact 15% to 20% higher. That’s why it is always more economical to use Speedpost as it imposes no fuel surcharges."
Besides, Eva is also happy with the Speedpost Bonus Point Scheme. She said, "Speedpost awards bonus points to account holders who use their services. With the bonus points, we can redeem a range of gifts such as electrical appliances and shopping vouchers as well as travel coupons for our annual trip!"
Courier to All Corners of the Globe
Zero Distance with Your Customers
Speedpost uses direct flights, where possible, to deliver my fashion pieces to different destinations, no matter how remote they are. It enables me to build closer relations with customers around the globe.
Fashion designer Ranee has made a name in the fashion industry, thus attracting many overseas retailers and individual clients. Yet in face of economic fluctuations, she cannot afford to lose any chance since her clients have become more cautious in spending. Speedpost, with a delivery network covering over 210 destinations around the world, has really helped her liaise with overseas clients.
Ranee recalled, "Once, when I wanted to send my fashion pieces to a customer living in a small Spanish town called Pontevedra, I found that many courier companies applied a remote area surcharge. To my surprise, Speedpost, taking advantage of its liaison with the postal administration concerned, imposed no such surcharge for delivery of items to this remote destination."
Speedpost delivers urgent items to various destinations via more than 400 international flights a week. Indeed, Renee can have a peace of mind knowing that her fashion pieces will be delivered by direct flights. She said, “I really don’t want my fashion pieces to go a long way to reach the clients. With Speedpost’s courier service via direct flights where possible, I won’t have to worry about late delivery of my fashion pieces.Speedpost – Account Opening Offers (Promotion Period until 31 December 2008)
Fabulous Welcome Offers
From now till 31 December 2008, opening a Speedpost account to enjoy a range of fabulous offers:
- Free PostalPlus for SME membership and various welcome bonuses.
- $20 lifestyle cash coupon for posting at least one Speedpost item within the first month after the opening of the account.
- Additional $100 lifestyle cash coupon for posting ten or more Speedpost items within the first three months after the opening of the account.
- Free Speedpost pick-up service till 31 January 2009, saving you up to $200 per month.
