How UPS powers small business growth

Entrepreneurs share why they ship UPS
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Meet some incredible entrepreneurs who are turning their visions into success stories. With UPS in their corner, they’re growing their businesses, scaling their operations and expanding into new markets. Together, they’re proving that big ideas can go the distance … one delivery at a time!

Get to know these UPS customers:

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Founded by Tiffany Ellis, G Ann’s Cold Pressed offers yummy fruit and vegetable juices designed for health-conscious customers who love having options. As demand for G Ann’s Cold Pressed grew, Tiffany knew she needed a reliable shipping partner.
“UPS enables us to share our products and scale our operations with consistency and care,” Tiffany said. “They do more than move packages – they help us deliver on our promises and serve a growing community.”

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Shawntee Reed is the founder of Creative Essence, a small business that designs custom floral arrangements and experiences. With The UPS Store in her corner, she has confidently grown beyond in-person sales to deliver her work across the U.S.
“Having a local UPS presence has been invaluable,” Shawntee said. “The team has worked closely with us to ensure we use the right packaging, packing methods and speed to keep our delicate arrangements fresh and beautiful.”

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Founded by entrepreneur Andrea C. Bibbs, June Dragonfly is a company that specializes in curating unique gifts. Andrea and her team spread joy by sourcing gifts from local businesses – and with UPS’s support, they’ve streamlined their shipping process, ensuring gifts arrive faster … and growing their community of gift-givers!
“With UPS by our side, we’ve been able to deliver locally sourced gifts to even more customers,” Andrea said. “Their support has truly helped turn our vision into a thriving reality.”

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Kayla's Italian Ice is the shared dream of mother-daughter duo Theresa and Kayla – a labor of love that reflects creativity, entrepreneurship and family legacy. Their Italian ice is free from gluten, dairy, soy and artificial colors, so everyone can enjoy. With UPS in their corner, they’ve been able to reach more customers … one delicious scoop at a time.
We can always count on UPS’s reliable services to ensure our Italian ice arrives perfectly cold, fresh and right on time,” Theresa said. “Their expertise in temperature-sensitive deliveries is essential in helping us maintain the quality our customers love.”

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Dr. Bianca Kiovanni is the creator of Simplicity Beverage, a craft beverage brand offering delicious, low-calorie tea and lemonade. We help her deliver straight to customers' homes and to retail partners nationwide.
“UPS plays a key role in keeping our supply chain simple, efficient and competitive as our wholesale and consumer businesses grow,” Bianca said.

 

At UPS, we’re helping small businesses grow by offering logistics solutions that help them reach new customers and thrive in a global market. It’s easy to do business with UPS – and we make it easy for your customers to do business with you.  

Want to keep your business growing? Request a free, 15 minute consultation with a UPS logistics professional to learn more about finding the right shipping solutions and expanding globally. Schedule a virtual consultation today.

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