eBay sellers say postage costs a major barrier to growthSmartCompany.com.auMore than half of Australian eBay sellers cite postage as a major barrier to growth, according to a new report, while 68% would like to see more competitive shipping rates. The Online Business Index Shipping Report, launched today by eBay, … More: continued here
Food Stamps Are Too Valuable to Waste on Junk FoodBloombergThe Florida Legislature just spent a couple of weeks debating a reasonable question: Why should US taxpayers pay for the junk food people buy with food stamps? A bill that would have imposed limits on purchases of soft drinks, potato chips and some … More: continued…
The Florida Legislature just spent a couple of weeks debating a reasonable question: Why should U.S. taxpayers pay for the junk food people buy with food stamps? More: continued here
eBay, Australia Post and PayPal, have joined forces to launch the eBay Shipping Report which reviews global best practice and how Australian domestic shipping services measure up on a global scale. More: continued here
Pasadena Weekly Dead lettersPasadena WeeklyBy André Coleman 03/22/2012 Two weeks ago, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe announced plans to delay the closure of 3700 post offices across the country until after the presidential election in November. Donahoe made the decision after hearing …and more » More: continued here
HALIFAX—Five stamps commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic will be released by Canada Post on April 5. More: continued here
SUV Crashes Into Weber Road Post OfficeKRIS Corpus Christi NewsCORPUS CHRISTI – No one was hurt when an elderly woman crashed her SUV into the post office on Weber near Saratoga. Witnesses say around 11:30 am the woman was pulling up to the post office when she apparently hit the gas instead of the brakes.and…
Feds Intercept Pot Shipped From Grantville Post OfficeSan Diego Reader (blog)An 11 pound package of marijuana bound for New York City was intercepted at a San Diego post office, The Smoking Gun reports. Further investigation from the Huffington Post indicates that it was an employee at the Grantville Post Office on the east end …and…
Pitney Bowes Warns That April VAT Increases Could Cost Businesses GBP 1000sMarketWatch (press release)On 2nd April, the Royal Mail is introducing VAT on a range of bulk mail services. This will be in addition to VAT that was applied to other products in April 2011. Clean Mail advanced (soon to be renamed Business Mail advanced)…
SIT unearths factory where fake stamps,degrees were madeIndian ExpressIn an ongoing investigation into the fake degree racket, the Special Investigation Team(SIT) of the Chandigarh Police unearthed a makeshift factory where the accused were making fake stamps and certificates. The Police also seized a large number of … More: continued here