10 Common Packaging Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Fix Them)

Packaging mistakes can cost brands money, damage customer trust, and slow operations. In this article, we break down the 10 most common errors companies make in packaging design, materials, and logistics. From overpacking to poor labeling, learn how to spot and avoid these pitfalls so your packaging adds value instead of creating problems.

Welcome to PKG Magazine: Your Insider Guide to Smarter Packaging

Packaging isn’t just a box or a bag — it’s your brand’s first impression, a silent salesperson, and a profit protector. That’s why we created PKG Magazine: a resource packed with practical hacks, design tips, and cost-saving strategies to help small businesses turn packaging into a growth engine. From unboxing psychology to sustainable sourcing, our goal is simple — make packaging less of a headache and more of an advantage.