A stay-at-home mom starts her own embroidery business at 50. For the first time ever, she feels independent and in charge of her money. A 25-year-old starts his own makeup line, against all odds and even against norms. What’s the one thing tying both situations together? All small businesses start with a dream, not of making more money, but of living a life full of passion and freedom.
The first step is getting knowledge of the very basic things. These days, any eCommerce business owner should know how to generate and print labels. Because if you don’t do this part right, everything can go wrong.
Label generation is a process of generating a piece of paper that contains all the important information about a package – weight, postal code, tracking number, city and more. It is more like an ID for your order. Canada Post shipping labels are compliant with postal requirements, ensuring reliable delivery and adherence to standards.
In this blog post, we dig deeper into the details of Canada Post Shipping Labels, How to print them and do we actually have other options for doing it?
Canada Post allows you to create and print your shipping labels online. Moreover, upon request, they will also pick up your order for you, saving you money on transportation.
Show me a template
What are a few things one can easily identify in this sample template?
This Canada Post shipping label contains –
- Tracking number
- To and from addresses
- Shipping Type
- Service type
- Postal Barcode
- Routing Number
There are more. Can you identify them?
Broadly speaking, Canada Post shipping labels can be generated in two easy ways –
- Through a software – In this way, you can integrate your eCommerce site with a shipping labels solution software like ShippingChimp and print your labels. Contrary to how it sounds, generating labels using a label gen software is actually extremely easy. You also get inexpensive shipping options using this. They usually have a very simple process, ideal for small business owners and have no minimum amount. You can print a Canada Post shipping label without needing a long-term contract, making it flexible for businesses of all sizes. ShippingChimp partners with Canada Post so it allows you to have a smooth flow and a proper dashboard where all your information gets stored. In addition to parcels, you can access a variety of mailing supplies, including envelopes such as prepaid, bubble, and priority envelopes, which are essential for different shipping needs.
Label creation using Shipping Chimp
Unlike shipping label services facilitated by shipping carriers, shipping label softwares are much more efficient. With ShippingChimp, label generation can be done in minutes. In addition to that, we also have an AI-based rate optimiser that shows the most affordable shipping rates. So be it Canada Post shipping rates or FedEx shipping rates, you’ll get to know it all. Learn more about how to set up delivery options and print shipping labels with Canada Post by accessing our tutorials and resources. Moreover, you can also enter the Canada Post tracking number and get real-time updates. Mailing options and supplies can be integrated for efficient parcel delivery.
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If you already are on Shopify all you need to do is –
- Add ShippingChimp from the Shopify App Store.
- Your account gets automatically created.
- To integrate with your WooCommerce or Shopify store, click on Integrations, Add the store URL and authorize.
- All your orders are already fetched from the marketplace. The system allows you to manage multiple parcels within a single order, including splitting shipments and handling different destinations.
- Click on the + sign to start creating labels.
- Add the sender’s and receiver’s address, and dimensions and start creating labels! You can also generate a manifest for record-keeping and tracking purposes, and manifests can be printed for billing and compliance.
- Through Snap Ship – Canada Post has a free shipping tool, called Snap Ship that offers label generation and printing services when shipping less than 50 orders per day. This isn’t very efficient for bulk orders though. Snap Ship is ideal for occasional shipments and does not require a contract.
Shipping with Canada Post
Shipping with Canada Post gives your business access to a range of reliable shipping methods tailored to your needs. Whether you need priority, express, or standard delivery, Canada Post offers flexible options so you can choose the best shipping method for each package.
Creating Shipping labels using Canada Post
All you have to do is –
- Log in to your Canada Post Solutions for Small Business Account
- Register
- Add the details of your package and your addresses. You can select from various mailing options, including envelopes and parcels, depending on your shipment.
- Select your preferable shipping service. This is based on the speed you are offering on your website. You also have the option to require a signature upon delivery for added security.
- If it’s an international order, fill out the Customs Form and add the contents of the package to it. Specify the reason for export in the provided field.
- Print your label.
Now you won’t be able to do any of this unless you have a Solutions for Small Business account. In such cases, you have to let the people at the Post Office create the labels for you.
FAQs
- Can I write my shipping labels?
The short answer is yes. The long is because your package needs to have system-generated information that is sent by the carrier before shipping (think barcode), it will be much easier to fill in a template and do it online.
2.How can I print my Canada Post Shipping Label?
You can print it at home or let your 3PL do it. Check out How can I print shipping labels blog. For more insights and expert tips, read the ShippingChimp blog.
3. How can we integrate ShippingChimp with Canada Post?
ShippingChimp lets you integrate with a plethora of carriers. After logging in and entering the basic information (address, dimensional weight etc), one simply has to select Canada Post as their desired carrier and log in from there. Requirements for integration include having an active Canada Post account and meeting platform setup criteria.
4. Do I need a special printer?
No, any modern printer will do the trick. However, Canada Post recommends laser printers or Inkjet printers. The system is compliant with Canada Post’s technical requirements for label printing
5. What is the standard shipping label size?
A standard shipping label size is 4” x 6”. Follow the steps to print and attach the label to your package.
Generating Canada Post shipping labels at home is an affordable way to get started. It also helps you make fewer mistakes when it comes to shipping. If you ship orders in bulk, ShippingChimp makes it easy to navigate for both small and large businesses. It doesn’t matter if you are on Shopify, Magento or any other eCommerce platform. With one-click installation, generating and printing labels quickly is one click away. The order management section of your dashboard allows you to track shipments, print manifests, and manage parcels efficiently.
Online Store Integration
Integrating Canada Post shipping labels with your online store is a smart way to streamline your shipping process and boost efficiency. With a variety of plugins and extensions available, you can easily connect your online store to the Canada Post system. This integration allows you to print shipping labels directly from your store’s dashboard, reducing manual entry and minimizing errors. You’ll also benefit from access to competitive rates, special discounts, and enhanced delivery options. By connecting your online store with Canada Post, you can offer your customers reliable delivery, responsive support, and a seamless shipping experience—helping your business stand out in a crowded marketplace.
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