| While package labels for shipping were once only used | | | | quantities. |
| by the big businesses who could afford them, thanks | | | | Is Printing My Own a Good Option? |
| to the internet and advances in technology, anyone | | | | The advances and availability of computer programs |
| can use them. Professional labels done with advanced | | | | and home printers makes printing just about anything |
| design tools and digital printing can be ordered online | | | | possible. However, printing your own labels may include |
| with the click of your mouse. From company logos to | | | | one important disadvantage. In most cases, the ink |
| pictures of the grandkids, labels can be personalized | | | | used in home printers is water soluble and will run or |
| for work or home. | | | | smear if it becomes wet, making reading the address |
| Why Use Package Labels? | | | | impossible. Ordering your labels from an online |
| Whether you are a small business or just mail | | | | company is much more cost effective than printing |
| packages on a regular basis, using package labels can | | | | them at home as they have equipment dedicated to |
| be of benefit. Of course using pre-made printed labels | | | | printing. |
| saves time, but there are many other great uses for | | | | How Do I Choose the Right Label? |
| them. When marketing and branding is essential for | | | | There are so many options available to choose from, |
| even the home business, even small details like using | | | | so how do you know which one is right for you? |
| distinctive package labels can set you apart from | | | | There are many suppliers offering printed shipping |
| other small businesses. Consider these great reasons | | | | labels in various grades of quality, so it is important to |
| to use self sticking address labels: | | | | know your purpose, type of material to which it will be |
| - Using distinctive labels can create brand identity for | | | | applied and how many you need. There are several |
| small businesses. | | | | things you should look for when considering which one |
| - They are a simple and effective marketing practice. | | | | is right for your purpose. Remember these points: |
| - They are very helpful in use for online sales and help | | | | - Should be sufficiently sticky |
| buyers remember your name and quality of service. | | | | - They should stand up to the process of mail sorting |
| - In personal use, they can make packages from you | | | | - Should be water resistant and ink should not run |
| more identifiable. | | | | when wet |
| - They can give packages a more festive look. | | | | - Paper quality should be durable so that it can be |
| - The are super easy, save lots of time, and leave you | | | | removed from the backing and placed on the |
| more time to focus on the other things on your to-do | | | | appropriate areas without folding or wrinkling |
| list. | | | | - Should not blend into the wrapping |
| - They can be ordered in themes for special | | | | - Should properly represent the business, company or |
| occasions such as Christmas, family reunions, | | | | occasion |
| graduation or parties. | | | | - Should be memorable as well as functional |
| - They make the package, no matter what it contains, | | | | Since quality packaging labels are readily available and |
| look exciting and inviting. | | | | affordable, the last decision is just which ones fit within |
| - They are affordable and available in large and small | | | | your budget. |