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About Fishbowl

A private company based in Orem, Utah, Fishbowl and its cornerstone product, Fishbowl Inventory, make it possible for every small to mid-size company to have the level of flexible and mobile inventory control solutions large organizations enjoy. Since 2001, Fishbowl has become the #1-requested inventory solution for QuickBooks. Also, a growing number of universities, government agencies and organizations of all sizes use Fishbowl Inventory as a powerful standalone solution for tracking an endless number of assets. In fact, all of the food on the International Space Station and NASA's Space Shuttle program is tracked from raw ingredients to consumption using Fishbowl Inventory.
For QuickBooks users, the flexible and cost-effective combination of QuickBooks and Fishbowl can grow along with you as your company grows. Fishbowl Inventory is available directly from Fishbowl, and from a growing network of VARs and online channel partners throughout the U.S. and Canada. Fishbowl Inventory was originally released in 2001 based on expertise in inventory control and manufacturing systems going back over twenty years. Some of Fishbowl's areas of expertise include:

• Seamless integration with QuickBooks
• Inventory control
• Manufacturing processes
• Multi-location warehouse management
• Wireless bar coding

Fishbowl Inventory was designed to provide advanced inventory control and manufacturing capabilities to wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers and retailers that use QuickBooks. Fishbowl provides advanced features including multi-location inventory control, order management, bill of materials, expiration dates, kitting, serial/lot number tracking, point of sale and pick, pack and ship functions. Using Fishbowl Inventory, QuickBooks users can address their inventory control needs as they grow, without ever leaving the QuickBooks platform.

Barcodes and Fishbowl Mobile Warehouse (FMW)

Fishbowl Mobile is your wireless inventory solution for significantly increasing inventory accuracy and worker produc tivity in your warehouse. Reduce your frustration by eliminating errors and always knowing your on-hand inventory. FMW eliminates inventory loss by virtue of keeping accurate counts of inventory, correctly assigning inventory locations, and making inventory audits feasible-improving your bottom line along the way. FMW requires a wireless internet con nection and runs on Microsoft Mobile 5 or Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003.

Did You Know Coconuts Can Be Good Packaging??

The Coconut Can Be Used as Catalyst For Sustainable  Packaging!!

Coconut husks may be the answer to greener packaging and shipping supplies. Photo courtesy of GreenBiz.com.

According to GreenBiz.com, two companies recently joined forces to turn some of the 50 million coconuts that fall every year into reusable packaging and shipping supplies. Environmentally-friendly organization, Whole Tree has been researching uses for coconut husks for years and decided to partner with Compadre to test uses for coconut-based materials.
The fiber in coconut husks is naturally high in lignin, a material that is fire resistant, which is perfect for packaging and shipping supplies. Since the lignin also makes disposing of coconut shells difficult, turning them into packaging seemed like the perfect fit.
In addition to helping the environment and finding a better use for unwanted coconut husks, Whole Tree is also working to give coconut farmers a better life. Statistics show that most coconut farmers only live on about $500 a year and now that Whole Tree is offering to buy the unwanted husks that farmers usually throw away, it gives them a chance to make an extra income.
While Whole Tree is much further ahead on making packaging that goes inside boxes and serves as added protection (particularly for electronics), their recent partnership with Compadre is allowing them to make huge strides in the development of coconut husk outer packaging.

Did You Know That You Can Use Simple Corrugated Bin Boxes To Help You Organize Your Back To School Supplies?

One shoe here. A sock there. Your child is yelling because they want to wear a certain sweater with a specific pair of jeans, but you can’t find it. The school bus will pull up in five minutes, and you’re still trying to find a notebook, pens, lunch and another shoe.
Sound familiar?

Open Top Bin Boxes are Perfect for Maximizing Shelf Space

In most cases, back to school time gets a little hectic. It also means the weather is changing. Fall and winter clothing needs to be pulled out and get ready to be worn.
Where do you store all the spring and summer clothes? How bout all those pairs of flip flops?
Corrugated bin boxes are a simple solution. Whether you choose open top, or stackable bin boxes in white corrugated cardboard, they’re easy to assemble. They’re ideal for maximizing shelf space while organizing all those spring and summer clothes.
Corrugated bin boxes are great for storing smaller objects like flip flops, pool toys, chalk, coloring books, crayons, jump rope, Barbie dolls, G.I. Joe figurines and so much more!

Stackable Corrugated Bin Boxes Make Storing Summer Clothes Easy

The write-on space on the front is perfect for labeling and identification. Mark what season the clothes are for, or which child the clothes belong to. Save time from searching through the box to find out what’s inside.
Back to school time can get super busy. Corrugated bin boxes help make the transition a little less chaotic and a lot more organized

Your List of Critical Packing Tips to Avoid Your Damage!!!

Choose the Proper Size and Type Box For Shipping

1. Choose the Proper Size and Type Box- Choose a box designed for shipping. Unless you are hand-delivering your item, assume that it will be subject to plenty of abuse along its way. If your item is fragile, allow at least 2-4 inches on each side of the product to allow for proper padding. If you are selling various sized objects you might consider saving money by purchasing a bundle of multi-depth boxes, scored at different heights rather than individual boxes. These can easily be cut down at any of the scores to create the best fit. Another easy way to customize the size of your box is by using a box sizer tool. This tool (available from wrapnpack) allows you to score your box so you only need to cut the corners and fold down the sides of the box for a perfect fit.

Use Appropriate Padding

Even if your item is not fragile, I recommend using some amount of padding. Nothing makes a buyer more angry than using a scissors or box cutter to open their package to find out that they have also sliced open or scratched their purchase. The most common padding material is bubble cushioning, most commonly available in 3/16" or ½" thickness. Small (3/16") bubble is great for protecting small delicate items. Large (1/2") bubble is great for wrapping large or bulky items and can also be used as void fill (see below). Anti-static (pink) and recycled (green) bubble is available from many online merchants

Another common padding material is foam which comes in rolls as well. Foam is particularly useful when packing items susceptible to scratching.

Void Fill, Void Fill, Void Fill

Probably the most important tip. Never skimp on void fill. You can use packing peanuts, bubble, air pillows, packing paper or whatever else you choose. Whatever you use - be generous. Fill every nook and cranny. Void fill is very inexpensive "insurance" that will keep your items safe from the effects of shaking and shifting and to minimize the effects of vibration.

Use Free or Recycled Materials When Available

If you are selling online at least one of your goals is to make a profit. One way to save money on packing materials is to take advantage of free materials provided by your shipping carrier. If you are shipping your items using Priority Mail there are many free boxes available. These can be ordered online from http://www.usps.com/ Also now available from USPS are Flat Rate Padded Envelopes, Flat Rate Letter and Legal sized envelopes and Priority Mail Regional Boxes. If you choose to use any of these always make sure to check that the flat or regional rate is less than the actual Priority Mail rate based on the weight of the package. (If the regular rate is less expensive do not use the flat rate supplies.) Free materials and boxes are also available for certain FedEx or UPS services. Check with your carrier to see if there is anything available for your type of shipment.

Some packing materials lend themselves nicely to recycling. Boxes, packing peanuts, bubble cushioning and air pillows from packages you have received can often be re-used. Good for the environment and good for your bottom line, a win-win! Be advised that each re-use of a box can reduce its strength so examine a box carefully before you consider using it. When re-using packing peanuts make sure that they are clean and un-crushed.

Choose the Right Shipping Carrier

Once your item is safely padded and protected in its box, you are ready to choose the right shipping service based on the size, weight and destination of your package. There are many choices of carrier available to deliver your packages including USPS, FedEx, UPS and local couriers. Each of these have multiple layers of service available depending on how quickly the package needs to arrive. If price is your most important consideration you can use the following general rule of thumb. For packages less than 13 ounces, First Class Mail is just about always the least expensive option. For small packages (LxWxH < 1728 inches) with a weight greater than 13 ounces but less than 4 pounds Priority Mail is often a good choice. For larger packages FedEx and UPS generally offer the most competitive pricing. Note that FedEx and UPS cannot deliver to PO Boxes and are not usually competitive for shipments going outside of the continental US.
Parcel Post (USPS) shipping often takes a bit longer than FedEx or UPS but also offers reasonable pricing. If you are shipping a media item, Media Mail rates are also available through USPS.

If you are doing a significant amount of shipping, take the time to research all of the available shipping options. As the price of gas increases, affordable shipping becomes more and more of a pain point for frequent sellers. In addition to the popular carriers, see if there are local couriers doing business in your area that may be able to offer competitive pricing for deliveries to nearby locations. Remember that, with the exception of the Post Office, most carriers have some flexibility in negotiating pricing. Choosing a shipping carrier and service is one area where doing diligent research can reap significant rewards.