Recent content by PhilAWB

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    Royal Mail Customs Form: Personal Name or Business name?

    Yes, even if they supply you the shipping labels as well. Its just more of a pickup and scan and drop again. Plus it looks better for your customers to see a business name etc. Thanks Phil
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    Moving Abroad

    I would speak to your companies accountant if you're LTD has one if not I would speak to an accountant anyway for tax reasons etc. Phil
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    Certificates of origin

    Hello Solly, A certificate of origin / declaration of origin can be given generally by manufacturer, or may be subject to terms a form can be completed by the exporter. I would speak to the manufacturer it would be your best bet. Thanks Phil
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    Royal Mail Customs Form: Personal Name or Business name?

    I use my business name. Just ask RM to change it over if it goes out with your name on. If you have an online account you could change it yourself in account settings. Phil
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    Hello all

    Hi everyone, I am Phil, I am in the middle of starting my own business and google says this is the best forum to come and take a look for advice and maybe help on the way. I have been in the shipping business for almost 11 years and have got some great contacts. I have decided to go on my...
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    Freight forwarding cost estimates

    Afternoon Twalsh, So the questions an FF will ask you is for the following as sizes vary when customers say a pallet or pallets when shipping. 1. Total KG (This must include the weight of the pallet? 2. Correct dimensions of the pallet L x W x H in centimetres? 3. Full address inc ZIP CODE...