Getting shipping costs correct can be a headache for a lot of businesses, especially when going against the big companies who offer free delivery. Research has shown that customers delete potential orders due to high postage fees.
The first thing to clear up, is not to offer free delivery as it doesn’t always guarantee more sales. Free delivery can cut your profits by a lot, especially if item is big/heavy. Choose a reasonable price depending on the item, similar to most retailers.
We also recommend building a deal with a courier company, as they would want guaranteed business per month. Shop around and negotiate with your average amount of orders per month and see what offers you can strike up.