USPS Offers Free Seminars for eBay Sellers

The U.S. Postal Service is partnering with eBay to show online sellers how to ship with them and to do so quickly, easily, and affordably. Free, one-hour seminars, “Sell on eBay/Ship with USPS,” are scheduled at South Florida Post Offices.

eBay is one of the world’s largest online marketplaces with more than 94 million active users. The retailer has made the U.S. Postal Service its leading shipper of choice, integrating postal products with its shipping platform. Learn how to sell and list items on eBay, design a layout and prepare lighting for photo displays, and use online postal shipping solutions. Seminars are as follows:

August 16 11:00 am Coral Springs Branch, 3255 NW 94 Ave, Coral Springs
August 19 10:00 am West Palm Beach Main PO, 3200 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach
August 23 10:00 am Tropical Reef Branch, 1950 NE 6 St, Pompano Beach FL
August 24 10:00 am Palm Beach Gardens PO, 3330 Fairchild Gardens Ave, Palm Beach Gardens
August 25 10:00 am Fort Lauderdale Main PO, 1900 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
August 31 10:00 am Palms West Branch, 10299 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach
Sept 13 10:00 am Tropical Reef Branch, 1950 NE 6 St, Pompano Beach
Sept 14 10:00 am Weston Branch, 1870 N Corporate Lakes Blvd, Weston
Sept 21 9:30 am Dave & Busters, 3000 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood
Sept 23 10:30 am Palm Beach Gardens Branch, 3330 Fairchild Gardens Ave, Palm Beach Gardens
Sept 23 10:30 am Pompano Beach Main PO, 2351 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach Sept 27 10:00 am Father Felix Varela Postal Store, 14310 SW 8 St, Miami
Sept 27 11:00 am Everglades Branch, 6759 SW 196 Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Sept 28 1:00 pm Flagler Station, 500 NW 2 Ave, Miami
Sept 29 10:00 am Westside Branch, 11600 W State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale
Sept 29 1:00 pm Blue Lagoon Branch, 6200 NW 7 St, Miami
Interested customers should visit www.usps.com/growyourbusinessdays to register and reserve a space. If you're an employee and plan to attend, please do so as an off-the-clock activity.

Here's How to Beat the Heat!

During summer months, employees may work in environments where they’re exposed to excessive heat. This exposure can lead to serious heat-related illnesses that occur when the body is no longer able to cool itself through sweating. By knowing the signs and symptoms associated with these illnesses and practicing preventative measures, you can reduce the risk of heat-related health problems.
Know the Symptoms:
-- Headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
-- Weakness and moist skin.
-- Mood changes such as irritability or confusion.
--Upset stomach, thirst, or vomiting.
Protect Yourself:
-- Drink plenty of fluids.
-- Maintain normal salt intake.
-- Wear light-colored clothing.
-- Avoid drinks with caffeine.
-- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
The Postal Service is committed to ensuring that all employees work as safely as possible.
Remember the heat equation:
High Temperature + High Humidity + Physical Work = Potential Heat Illness
Beat the heat!

Up to $5,000 Insurance Now Available at APC

Customers now can get the same amount of insurance whether they ship a package at a Post Office, Automated Postal Center (APC) or online at usps.com.
The Postal Service is increasing the insurance indemnity available at APCs from $500 to $5,000 for items that are lost, damaged, or have missing contents. This matches the amount available when a customer purchases insurance at a retail counter or online using Click-N-Ship.
Postal insurance only can be purchased from one source per item. For example, insurance purchased online cannot be combined with insurance purchased from a retail associate or at an APC.

National PCC Day is Coming to Hollywood

It's that time of year again. National Postal Customer Council Day is Wednesday, September 21, and the Miami-Dade PCC and the PCC of Broward County are joining together at Dave & Busters located at 3000 Oakwood Blvd in Hollywood FL.

Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe will host a national satellite broadcast from Tampa FL to postal customers and partners across the country. The Hollywood event also will feature a variety of presentations ranging from QR Codes to ebay/USPS partnerships to Inspection Service updates.

National PCC Day is the premier Fall event for the mailing industry. Throughout the year, the PCC provides a forum for mailers to discuss and resolve mailing issues with local Postmasters and also serves as an avenue for its members to exchange ideas and suggestions on new postal products and services.

In addition to presentations, round table discussions, and PCC updates, Hollywood's event will include lunch. Event participation is $35 per person. To register, go to www.miamipcc.com.

BSS Locks In Revenue with Real Estate Firm

Making Places. Better.

That’s the mission of Woolbright Development, Inc., a diversified real estate services company specializing in the acquisition, redevelopment, leasing, management and disposition of shopping center projects throughout Florida. Based in Boca Raton, this business focuses on providing advisory, consulting and asset management services to institutional investors and individual property owners.

South Florida District also has a mission: Generate new revenue. ASAP.

Business Solutions Specialist Maria Artiz appraised the value of EDDM and sent a letter to Miramar Florida restaurants. A restaurant in a local shopping center referred Artiz to Woolbright Development, Inc. Artiz met with Woolbright’s Marketing and Business Development team and scheduled an EDDM presentation with Hollywood Postmaster Scott Bower to secure the sale.

The company expressed interest in EDDM to increase store traffic and to help grow the business for their tenants to show how they also could utilize direct mail to grow their individual business. The first mailing brought $25,000 in postal revenue and after assessing the results from the EDDM mailing, Woolbright Development, Inc. appears to be locked in.

“The EDDM program allowed us to forego the purchase of a mailing list and to avoid the use of a mailing house --- and all of the costs that go along with it,” said Laura Biller, Marketing Manager, Woolbright Development, Inc. “This is the easiest, least expensive direct mail option I have found yet. It’s perfect for many of the small businesses throughout our shopping centers!”