Planning Ahead for Summer Holidays: A Guide for Small Business Owners

As summer approaches, small business owners face unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining operations while staff availability fluctuates due to holidays and school vacations. At London-East Transportation Services (LETS), we understand the importance of balancing work and personal life. Here’s how you can plan ahead for the summer holidays while ensuring your shipping needs are met seamlessly.

 

1. Plan Early and Communicate

Proactive Planning: Start by assessing your business needs and anticipating peak periods. Communicate with your staff to understand their holiday plans and adjust work schedules accordingly.

Team Coordination: Hold a meeting with your team to discuss summer schedules and ensure everyone is on the same page. Use collaborative tools to manage shifts and workload distribution.

 

2. Leverage Our Flexible Shipping Services

Same Day Collection and Delivery: If you find yourself needing urgent deliveries, our same-day collection service ensures we are at your door within 60 minutes of booking. Whether it's bikes, cars, or vans, we provide secure nationwide deliveries seven days a week.

Next Day Delivery: For less urgent but time-sensitive shipments, our next day delivery service offers door-to-door deliveries across the UK. You can compare quotes from multiple carriers to find the best deal.

 

3. Optimize Your Shipping Strategy

UK Wide Shipping: Take advantage of our reliable and affordable UK wide shipping services. Use our webship+ portal or consult with our customer care team to create a shipping mix that balances cost and speed according to your needs.

Import and Export Services: Simplify your international shipping with our end-to-end import and export services. We provide reliable solutions at the click of a button, ensuring your global operations run smoothly.

 

4. Integrate with E-commerce Platforms

E-commerce Integration: Our shipping tool integrates with major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and more. This automation saves you time and helps you manage orders efficiently during the busy summer months.

 

5. Secure Your Shipments

Insurance Options: Protect your consignments with goods in transit cover, available on a per consignment or annual basis. This ensures peace of mind, knowing your shipments are covered.

 

6. Efficient Fulfilment Solutions

Fulfilment Services: Utilise our secure warehouse for storage and fulfillment solutions. Send us your packing lists, and we will pick, pack, and dispatch your consignments using the most appropriate courier service.

Inventory Management: We also manage your inventory, reducing the hassle and ensuring your products are ready for shipping when needed.

 

7. Utilise Consultancy and Planning

Consultancy Services: Our shipping consultancy and planning services are designed to support SME online retailers and e-commerce businesses. From planning to packaging, we provide comprehensive support to optimize your shipping strategy and ensure you get the best rates.

 

Why Choose London-East Transportation Services?

 

Since 2013, London-East Transportation Services, part of the InXpress Network has been the go-to choice for SMEs in Essex, Central, and East London. Here’s why:

 

Secure, Reliable Service: Multiple carrier options, tracking, and a full paper trail ensure your shipments are handled with care.

Personalised Customer Service: No call centres – just dedicated support from our customer care team.

Easy Account Setup: Opening an account is quick, free, and doesn’t require a minimum monthly spend or shipping volume.

Comprehensive Portal Access: Our web shipping portal provides quotes, bookings, tracking, and more – all in one place.

Consolidated Invoicing: Manage your shipping expenses easily with one clear, consolidated invoice.

 

Get Started Today!

Opening an account with us only takes a few minutes. Let us help you manage your shipping needs this summer, ensuring your business continues to run smoothly even when your team is on holiday. Contact the team today to learn more about our services and how we can support your business.

 

Your London-East Transportation Ltd. Team, part of the InXpress Network

By planning ahead and leveraging the comprehensive services offered by London-East Transportation Services, small businesses can maintain productivity and achieve a greater work-life balance during the summer holidays.