We’re officially into the new year and over the traditional holiday slumps that bog down the beginning of the year. Along with that come new shipping rates from companies like FedEx and UPS that could raise some eyebrows. Paying an arm and a leg for shipping can seem unavoidable when price hikes hit, and they seem to come at a time when businesses are generally slower post-holiday season. The good news is there are various ways to navigate the high rates that are typical of the … [Read more...]