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Membership Has Its Perks at Sip and Ship

2/28/2021

Sip and Ship Mailbox Rentals give you the freedom to work from anywhere and secure package receiving.

Unique gifts for your special someone at Sip and Ship.

Hello Mailbox Membership Mondays! Say what?!

At Sip and Sip, everyday is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation to you, our mailbox customers, and now, Mondays are dedicated as your special day at Sip and Ship.

One of the joys of this business is meeting you, getting to know you and supporting you everyday. Handling you your mail and packages, sharing a smile and doing a quick-counter-catch-up as you dash back into your busy day. We appreciate being who you turn to for business, team and family support and your go-to for that special card or gift to mail to that special someone.

Mailbox Membership Monday is special day at Sip and Ship. This month we would like to treat your to a FREE 12 ounce latte! Not a coffee drinker? Bring a friend and share your perk with them! We hope you’ll consider introducing them to the awesomeness of Sip and Ship.

Not a member yet!? We’re inviting you to consider signing up for a mailbox with us! Traditional or Virtual, both have the ability to be uniquely tailored to your mailing or package receiving needs. Feel free to get in touch with us about any questions you may have. Your Sip and Ship team is at the ready to hop on a call or email with you directly - especially if the idea of having a virtual assistant is just what your world needs right now.

We look forward to serving you a complimentary latte every Monday in March AND continuing to be your most trusted and reliable hub of support.

Virtual mailbox services at Sip and Ship give you the freedom to work from anywhere.

Best cards and gifts are always in stock at Ballard/Greenwood Sip and Ship.

Meet your business, family and team support.

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Top 3 Reasons Why To Certify Your Mail

2/21/2021

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Sending sensitive documents in the mail like your passport, birth certificate and taxes can be daunting, if not down right stressful. Here are a few things to think about when considering releasing them into the universe.

When should you consider Certified Mail?

1. Mailing to a PO Box
This is one of the most secure ways you can mail important documents to a Post Office address. In the event the person is not present to receive the certified piece of mail, the postal carrier will leave a notice for the recipient. Once the recipient has received it, the mail will be marked as delivered with a date stamp included in your tracking details

2. Proof of Mailing & Delivery
If you’re mailing critical documents to a PO box, certified mail not only helps your document stand out in the mail streams but it also provides a tracking number as proof of delivery. Giving you peace of mind when it has been delivered.

Tax accountants highly recommend sending sensitive documents, like your tax returns to the IRS, using certified mail because it’s the only way to be completely sure that your taxes have been delivered to this entity. Certifying your tax documents demonstrates you’ve done your due diligence in mailing them in on time which can help you to avoid late fees with this proof of mailing.

3. Need Legal Help
Certified mail is simply great record keeping. Especially, in the event when you find yourself in the middle of a dispute. Certified mail is considered a legal document and can be entered into a court of law to show intent and action taken on your part.

Mailing your stuff doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective. Sip and Ship has the ability to help you navigate uncertainty with great efficiency. Giving you time to enjoy a warm cup of coffee and freshly baked chocolate chip-cookie with peace of mind.

Thank you for supporting our small business. We look forward to seeing you this week.

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You've Got Mail (& A Business Partner)

2/13/2021

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Two of the most frequently asked questions at Sip and Ship is, “what are those ladders for and why do people have a mailbox at your store?

GREAT questions. While Sip and Ship takes great pride in hosting a diverse range of business services, it’s our mailbox members who make this business so interesting. While the nature of our retail business can be described as cyclical, most of our mailbox members are entrepreneurs and small business owners. Allowing Sip and Ship to be more than a mailbox but an ally and trusted business partner.

Meet Carrie Culp, Owner of Urban Oasis Design and Construction, specializing in residential outdoor and living spaces

“Nearly 12 years ago, Urban Oasis Design and Construction was a new company in a pretty rough economy. My business partner and I were worked from home at that time. I remember feeling lonely and scared. Fortunately, we found some good partners that helped us to grow our business and one of those partners was Ballard Sip & Ship. Sip and Ship became our business hub. A place to meet, send and receive mail and faxes, get documents notarized - and even more importantly, experience a sense of community and regularly see friendly faces.

While many things have changed with our business - including now having a physical design office outside of my home, Sip and Ship has remained our business center. It is still a place where we still appreciate the friendly faces who greet us each morning. I can't believe it has already been 12 years! We look forward to continuing this relationship for years to come.”

Fun Facts:
Carrie’s passion outside of work is conservation. She runs the Endangered Canid Project, a small non-profit focusing on education and educational projects in support of conservation of endangered dog populations and their habitats which has taken her to Tanzania and Botswana, Africa. For fun, she enjoys playing ice hockey and is captain of the Highlanders Hockey Club in the Greater Seattle Hockey League.

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5 Simple Ways To Spread Love

2/6/2021

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Sip and Ship believes that everyday is an opportunity to spread love and appreciation whereever you go.

Gone are the days when Valentine’s Day is exclusively for romantic relationships. Today, it’s a day that serves as a little reminder to spread love to those around you, whether it’s with a friend, family member, or a complete stranger.

Honestly, the world is filled with enough cynicism and negativity, so join us in spreading as much positivity and kindness as humanly possible! Not just on Valentine’s Day but every day of the year!

Having said that, here are 5 simple ways to spread love that will not only make you feel great but also brighten someone’s day.

5 Simple Ways To Spread Love
1. Smile (through your mask with your eyes) and compliment a stranger.
2. Show your appreciation by mailing a card and box of chocolates to your beastie, co-worker and neighbor.
3. Gift wrap your favorite puzzle or game to share with a friend or family member.
4. Consider slowing down to hold the door open for someone or treat the person in line behind you to a cup of coffee or sweet surprise.
5. Post a five-star Yelp or Google review for your favorite local business.

David Wilkerson summed it up best - love is not only something you feel but something you do. Team Sip and Ship is excited to see you this week to help spread love within our community and beyond.

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Faces Of Sip and Ship

2/1/2021

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Every year, Sip and Ship sets aside time with our team to honor and celebrate their partnership and our teamwork together over the past year. We do this by rehearsing and practicing our core values that are applied in every aspect of our company, every day, and ritually celebrating them together, every year.

Like you, we’ve all experienced unimaginable setbacks, hardships, and hurdles this past year. Stretching our imaginations and challenging our social and physical well-being. We are inspired by a larger commitment and action towards greater diversity, equality, justice, and healing.

Please join us in honoring our growth as individuals and a team. Nominated by their teammates, we are proud to highlight our top performers in partnership with our company values:

Courage - Angie Ralston
Hard Work - Gabby Connors
Authenticity - Ryan Kidwell
Gratitude - Camryn Holbrook
Most Valuable Player - Sophie Carolan

As a tribute to our team, we made this video and shared it during our Team Zoom Jubliee last night. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it!

Here’s to another great year together!

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It Takes All Of Us

1/24/2021

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Like you, we couldn’t imagine getting through this past year alone. By working together we became stronger, and were introduced to new ideas and perspectives. We have the means to brighten up a tough day on the job, and are able to make the impossible achievable!

This week we will be celebrating our work together as a team, reflecting on the last year, and looking at the year ahead. As you know, we have all faced insurmountable odds against COVID and are grateful to see the end to this pandemic in sight. Every year the Sip and Ship team comes together to highlight the extraordinary performers who view challenges as opportunities and deliver our world-class service. We honor the teamwork and celebrate our commitment to our mission through courage, authenticity, gratitude, and hard work - every day with a smile (underneath our masks, of course!).

We look forward to continuing to serve you together!

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Take Your Journey Anywhere

1/19/2021

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As the future of business continues to move towards remote work (also called e-residency), where and how you choose to work can make all the difference in achieving your optimal quality of life - also known as happiness :)

A mailbox at Sip and Ship can help you take your work and your business anywhere. Bermuda, Jamaica, Mexico and even Estonia are promoting e-Visas for up to a year. Who wouldn’t want the flexibility to live out that digital nomadic lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of? Even if it’s just try out a different part of the country or world? For a change of pace - all the while keeping your personal affairs and business running smoothly.

Even if your location continues to change, one thing that will remain on solid ground is your home away-from-home and/or business headquarters. Keeping your mail secure and managed with you and moving the right direction.

Sip and Ship can help you live out your dreams without having to worry. Our virtual mailbox service and traditional mailbox unlocks your access to a Seattle business mailing address and very own virtual assistant. From scanning, shredding and forwarding mail to depositing checks to a local bank - we’ve got you covered. Choose between a Ballard or Greenwood street address, select your plan, and you’re ready for take-off!

We look forward to serving you virtually or in person very soon!

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Cheering You On Over Here!

1/10/2021

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At Sip and Ship, you can enjoy warmth in a cup, open a mailbox, collect packages, build a business, support your family and shop for cards and gifts to express your mood.

Sip and Ship is designed to make good work happen. Errand running is easier and actually enjoyable. We strive to make our guests feel confident, empowered, optimistic and courageous taking 2021 by the horns! Our team is obsessed with providing exceptional customer experiences and this gives Sip and Ship a great sense of satisfaction and joy.

Looking forward to serving you and earning your business and trust.

Sip and Ship is at your service.

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This Is The Year And Today Is The Day

1/3/2021

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As we enter into a new year, so does our commitment to community. What matters to you, matters to us. From how you like your coffee and packages mailed, to the people in your life you want to celebrate and stay connected with.

Sip and Ship has a customer feedback feature on our website available to you 24/7. We’d love to hear from you and also believe that word of mouth is our best advertising. We would appreciate your help in sharing your experience with Sip and Ship. Would you consider posting a review on Yelp or Google for us? Want to connect with us quickly? Hit reply to this email and it comes right to us! Open to feedback, Sip and Ship strives to better serve you.

Wherever our paths take us this year, we hope they intersect at Sip and Ship. Where you will always find a reliable partner, champion, and friend.

Let’s make this the best year yet!

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Farewell 2020

12/27/2020

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As the calendar turns to 2021, like you, Sip and Ship takes time to reflect back on a year none of us could have imagined and to aim forward on a year that carries a lot of hope and optimism for most of us.

To be real, we are not out of a global pandemic. It is truly staggering to read the news and hear that it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Which means, we all need to do our parts to stay calm, wash our hands, wear our face masks and carry on as best we can.

In 2021, you can count on Sip and Ship to be a safe haven for you and our crew with safety as our number one priority. Additionally, our team is currently collaborating on ways we can improve our service to you and are always open to ideas from you too (so keep them coming).

We miss being able to share a simple hand-shake, high-five or a hug with you from across our service counters. In six months or so, we look forward to seeing the treasure of your smile and sharing with you, ours.

Here’s to 2021!