Organizing eBay shipping as a small business
As a small business, you sell regularly, often alongside your main job. Shipping should therefore take little time. This guide explains the options and does not constitute tax advice.
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Shipping options for small retailers
You have three typical options:
- Buy shipping labels directly through eBay
- Deutsche Post Internetmarke postage via the Portokasse
- your own DHL business customer contract
When your own DHL contract is a good fit
DHL decides whether to offer you a business customer contract and on what terms. Contact DHL if you ship parcels regularly.
Save time at the packing station
If you only ship a few parcels a week, going through eBay is often enough. As the number grows, buying postage for each parcel individually takes time. A shipping tool creates all the labels at once and reports the tracking numbers automatically.
Shipnovo's plans are based on the number of labels per month. Every plan includes unlimited eBay accounts.
Taxes and receipts
As a business, you must keep receipts for postage and packaging. Shipnovo does not create invoices or accounting exports. Consult a tax adviser about tax matters.
Common questions
No. You can also ship through eBay or use Internetmarke. A contract may be worthwhile if you ship regularly.
Prices are listed on the pricing page. Plans differ by the number of labels per month.
No. This guide provides a general overview and is not a substitute for tax advice.