Are you getting the right tape?

This year I have learned a whole lot about different items.  The change in our company and in my family life has taught me that there is a whole lot of things, that I don't know.  My company moved into a new location and my family moved from an apartment to a house for the first time.  This had taken me on a journey of learning how to do things and how some small items end up being the most important and time-saving.  It really has been a fun experience this year and it turns out that having the right tape is truly important and can help save lots of time in certain situations. 

 

What I found was that having things on hand was more important than not having them.  I have been on many projects where I simply needed something and it takes an hour to go to the store and back or it takes two days to ship from online.  Those time frames in some cases can cause a catastrophe or simply waste a lot of money which is my time. This led me to learn how to buy lots of tape at a discount.  Moving into a home that needed tons of work meant that I made lots of trips to big box stores for small items wasting so much time.  What I learned from work as that I could order all these items from a big packaging supplies store and save tons of money and time. 

 

That is exactly what I did.  If you think about all the types of tape you need at home then you will end up with 3 to 4 types and maybe even more that you use on a consistent basis.  If you buy all of those in single rolls the cost adds up quickly if you think about how many rolls you use during a year.  For my family, we were remodeling a house and that number tripled or more.  So we ended up shopping in bulk from a packaging supplies store that had bulk pricing and discounts for large quantities and large was not really that much.  So we ended up saving 30% or more on buying it all at once from this type of store.  It did take longer on shipping than amazon but for a 30% cost savings the few extra days were worth it and now we have tape for the whole year.  The storage cost for our home is really zero so the bulk of having one box loaded in our garage is totally worth it.

 

Now getting into the specifics the best thing to have on hand is packing tape and also duct tape.  These are the two most important tapes to use to fix most issues where the tape is needed.  If you need to package up a box to ship or to store your goods, then either of these tapes will work.  If you are doing any kind of ductwork rather in or under your house the duct tape is amazing for holding things tightly especially if you have to screw into the aluminum or plastic ducts to hold on pipes.  I found it priceless to have it handy and right on me without having to go out and buy some to finish a project.  I hope this little tip of bulk pricing helps.

Packaging that Offers a Post-Use Value After Unboxing

Post-use packaging is a unique type of design that offers waste, and a useful object. Boxes with second lives, that will surely move and improve the way you look at your packaging, especially when building a valuable type of packaging experience.

Boxes aren’t just used to store, but they can offer other unique ways, and with a packaging design that’s beneficial after use, it becomes something magical after unboxing. 

Here, we’ll go over the different ways boxes can offer something unique after you’re done unboxing. 

Organizers, Stands, and Toys 

Some boxes turn into something that you can use after you’re done taking the item out.

Organizers are one example. These are tools that will organize items in their own way. designed for improving space-saving means and opportunities, with these organizers, you’re able to promote not only reuse of the packaging, but also to help create a better place to store your items. 

There’s also stands. Having a stand for the item is one example. For figurines, this type of packaging is popular, as it will offer a display incentive that people will like. 

Then, there's toys. Sometimes boxes can turn into dressers, vanities, and the like, offering you a chance to make something fun. A doll that turns into a closet organizer for example, is a good one. 

All of these promote not only reuse, but also some fun incentives. 

Shipping Supplies for Repurposing 

Some shipping supplies actually encourage repurposing. These are commonly seen on the box themselves, which will tell you about some of the unique ways to use your box or other items that the package comes in. 

Print-on-box craft ideas is one of them, as these will offer some fun craft incentives that will intrigue people. 

Folder guides are another. They are put on the box to help you fold and create the best packaging that you can, offering a fun, unique way to use our packaging as well. You may also even offer games and instructions on this too. 

Increasing Customer Retention with this 

This type of packaging is definitely a good way to increase customer retention. Think about it, if your box is able to retain customers with some fun, added value, then you’re in luck. Many times, this type of packaging turns stuff into experiences, and will make things better for you too. 

It isn’t just a box, it’s a tool that will offer you so much, and give you something magical that will change the nature of your world. 

Many times, with post-use value packaging, a lot of boxes become something else after you’re done unboxing, and it will in turn, offer you a fun, unique way to truly make your experience something wonderful. 

With this type of packaging, you’re diving in, giving them an experience that truly shines.

Many companies are doing this, and you’d be surprised at the difference this type of packaging does make. If you’re a brand looking to stand out, and bolster the packaging in its own way, then you’ll be able to do it through this packaging. So try it today, and look into ways your boxes can add value. From there, put together the ultimate in design plans that will stand out, look good, and bring forth awareness of all of your packaging needs. 

You owe it to yourself to do this today, to give your customers the added value of your packaging during this post-use unboxing. After unboxing, the sky’s the limit, so take this into account when building your best packaging that you can give to customers too.