Learn how The UPS Store helps local communities and small businesses within them during the holiday season.
The holidays are upon us once again. It’s a busy time of year for everyone and small businesses are no exception. For many businesses the holidays are the most profitable time of the year which makes the season both exciting and a little nerve-wracking.
At The UPS Store®, our franchise owners are proud to help small businesses and individual customers during this bustling time of the year. During the holidays The UPS Store’s franchise owners not only provide services that are particularly helpful for small business owners but also support important charitable organizations in their communities.
How The UPS Store Franchisees Support Small Businesses During the Holidays
Here are just a few of the services offered at The UPS Store locations that reduce stress and increase efficiency for small businesses during the holiday rush:
- Designing and Printing: The UPS Store makes it easy for small businesses to get in the holiday spirit by designing and printing everything they need to celebrate the season and promote their products or services. Our locations offer design and printing services for assets like festive brochures, flyers, tabletop displays and in-store signage. Small businesses can also head to their local The UPS Store to create personalized postcards and event invitations to help spread some holiday cheer.
- Digitally Printed Gifts: Customized holiday gifts are a great way for small businesses to thank their loyal customers while keeping their brand top of mind. The UPS Store promotional products can help make that lasting impression. With our wide variety of top-selling promotional products like apparel, bags, drinkware, keychains, office products and tech gadgets, business owners are sure to find the perfect gift.
- Packing and Shipping: Holiday time means lots of shopping...and lots of shipping. Small businesses can find all the mailing materials they need to securely pack and ship their own orders. Or they can rely on The UPS Store Certified Packing Experts® to do it for them to ensure that everything arrives safely and intact. That peace of mind is especially important when dealing with expensive gifts like antiques, artwork, electronics or furniture. With The UPS Store’s Pack & Ship Guarantee, small business owners can rest easy knowing we’ll cover the cost of packing and shipping as well as the value of their item should it be lost or damaged.
- Mailbox Services: With all the extra hustle and bustle during the holiday season, small business owners can often find themselves away from home making it difficult to accept packages and stay on top of receiving their mail. Mailbox services from The UPS Store provide convenience and security by accepting packages from all carriers, providing mail receipt notification, mail holding and forwarding services, and convenient 24-hour access. And the best part of The UPS Store’s mailbox services is that businesses still get an actual postal address rather than just a P.O. box number.
All these services provided by The UPS Store contribute to the success of small businesses at any time of year, but they are even more critical during the holiday season when increased efficiency and control are a must.
How The UPS Store Franchise Locations Give Back to Their Communities
The UPS Store locations give back to their communities every day by providing the resources small businesses need to succeed. But the holiday benefits offered by The UPS Store’s owners don’t stop there. Franchise owners of The UPS Store are also dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate, which is why we partner with organizations as committed to contributing to their communities as we are.
If you’re interested in investing in a franchise that’s committed to helping the communities it serves, The UPS Store is definitely an option you’ll want to check out. The UPS Store is a proud founding sponsor of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.
Toys for Tots Literacy Program
Now in its 10th year, the program is an initiative of the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots Foundation and is dedicated to supporting childhood literacy across the United States. Every book and financial donation contributed during the annual holiday drive benefits local children in need or the libraries, schools and existing programs that serve them. In fact, 100 percent of every dollar donated at The UPS Store locations is used to purchase books. Since its inception in 2008, the program has raised $4.6 million which equates to nearly 40 million books.
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, The UPS Store, Inc. is donating $100,000 worth of books to schools or non-profit organizations that support children’s literacy in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
“For a child living in poverty, if a parent has reading materials in the house and takes time to read to the child, the child’s reading proficiency and abilities will accelerate,” said retired Lt. Gen. Pete Osman, president and CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
Strengthening a child’s ability to read and communicate helps give them the confidence to succeed and fosters hope for a better future, and The UPS Store is dedicated to making a difference in the communities that need it most.
If you’re interested in opening your own The UPS Store location to support small businesses in your community, reach out to our franchise development team. Or check out one of our weekly webinars or upcoming live events to learn more.
