You’ve spent hours on the phone—or FaceTime or Zoom or Hangouts or Houseparty—connecting and reconnecting with the people you cannot physically hang out. You want some way of ...
The rich earthy tones of the Australian landscape inspired Indigenous artists sixty thousand years ago. Now in 2020, they continue to inspire local creators and makers like ...
Contrary to popular belief, the term ‘user experience’ (UX, if you are cool) isn’t just a buzzword. In fact, all the cool cats and kittens in tech are making frictionless ...
Welcome to the second installment of Hey Sendler, our first ever webinar series where we talk to small business owners and small business experts to learn their unique ...
The forests are burning and the skies are turning red. Throughout the West Coast of the United States, smoke is blotting out the sun and poisoning the air we breathe.
Figuring out what you want to do with your life is exciting (and a little scary), yet sometimes—when fate throws you a bone—the path seems obvious. Helena found her fate in ...
The hallmark of any successful business is its ability to grow and retain loyal customers. At its core is understanding who your customers are and knowing what they need.
The holiday season is hectic for small businesses all across America. Add to that a global pandemic and the resulting eCommerce boom, and you’ve got your work cut out for ...
Welcome to the first installment of Hey Sendler, our brand new webinar series. Over the coming episodes, we will talk to small business experts and owners to learn tips and ...
As an essential service, Sendle is open for business. During the pandemic, we're working harder than ever to deliver parcels for our small business customers across Australia ...
The mailing of packages and letters connects people throughout the United States and beyond—especially during these times of necessary isolation. The US Postal Service has ...
Pinterest is like the alternative arty cousin to social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. So, exactly what is it and why should you incorporate it into your ...
Sydney couple Jacob Leung and Sarah-Jane Ho were busy planning their wedding when the coronavirus pandemic struck and ruined everything. With lockdowns in place, they had to ...
Like many creative entrepreneurs in Sendle’s Australian community, Leonie O'Brien is a side hustler. By day she holds down a full time job in real estate; by night she’s flat ...
Fathers are particular creatures, seemingly easy to define but like an onion, they are layered (and occasionally pungent). Just below that top layer of dad is another dad ...
OK, you’ve set up your Etsy storefront. Great job! Now those witty newborn onesies you’ve been working so hard on will just fly off the shelves, right?
We’ve all had that pang of regret as we toss out another empty plastic bottle or some superfluous plastic packaging. So much waste for something so small!
As the importance of environmentalism quickly dawns on the public consciousness, new eco-lingo starts echoing from marketing workshops through to the halls of power. Short, ...
Reminiscent of your local arts and crafts fair, yet more mature and online, Etsy is redolent with that trade show nostalgia. A global internet marketplace, Etsy is a mecca ...
Melbourne designer Alison Amsterdam was swamped by demand when her Etsy store Kamoddity popped up online, thanks to her Los Angeles based cousin Michelle making a chance ...
Sustainability isn’t always achieved by looking forward and creating new technologies. Sometimes it takes digging into the old and finding something that can replace the need ...
Humans are a dynamic animal—ambitious, intelligent, caring—with a baffling set of contradictory traits—destructive, myopic, careless. But when we set our minds to something, ...
The B Corp movement is on the rise as more businesses commit to being a force for good in the world. July is B Corp month in Australia and New Zealand, so we chatted to local ...
Not every candle is created equal. While many smell delightful (or like cookies for some reason), what goes into them can vary greatly (such as dirty petroleum-derived ...
SOBAH is a non-alcoholic craft beer brewed with ‘bush tucker’ which is food native to Australia and used by Indigenous Australians; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
Stirred to launch early by the sudden and aggressive rise of COVID-19, No Rival Industries started manufacturing cloth face masks. For every mask sold, one is donated to ...
Boots have been protecting our fragile feet from the elements for millennia. These days, we can choose from a dizzying array of boots, but they all seem to boil down to two ...
Regenerative agriculture is an ideological shift in the way we farm, with the express goal of maintaining and improving the land. The benefits of this way of farming are ...
Becoming a sustainable company is a selfless pursuit for many eco-conscious business owners. But, increasingly, consumers are showing that they will gladly shell out their ...
At Sendle, we take our commitment to the environment very seriously which is why we’re doubling down on our efforts to provide shipping that’s good for the world.
HOZEN’s chic and sustainable bags were born from Rae Nicoletti’s expansive industry experience—at Kate Spade and Restoration Hardware—as well as her own personal empathic ...
Sustainability is a noble goal in and of itself. But, it’s also a no brainer. Because if we’re only taking and never giving back, we’ll be out of a place to live.
Starting a small business from the comfy confines of your home is a dream that you can absolutely realize. But, dreaming is only the start. You’ll need to get some pen and ...
Setting up an online store and making available all your wares is just the first step to creating a successful eCommerce operation. The slightest obstacle may thwart a ...
Your About Us page is a very important part of your online store. When someone walks into a small brick-and-mortar shop, there’s a face behind the counter. They can see who ...
You should know that when people visit your eCommerce store, they’ll likely take a gander at your About Us or Meet the Team page. In fact, 52% of people want to see the About ...
As consumers, we have so many options for buying all that very necessary stuff we eagerly wait to find at our doorsteps. In the US alone, eCommerce sales accounted for 16% of ...
Without mothers, you wouldn’t be here to read this and there would be nothing here to read. Their importance in our lives cannot be overstated. They are simply amazing.
Whether because you just want to be your own boss or because life has thrust you into it, starting a small business from home is absolutely in the cards.
Our guest contributor today is Chris Guillot, founder and retail consultant at Merchant Method. Chris works to empower small brands to succeed in a changing market and grow ...
Seeing a broken criminal justice system in the US and wanting to do his part, Sky started a business that lets people wear their heart on their sleeve while supporting ...
Humans have a lot to be proud about—the invention of the wheel, the ability to create fire at will, cat videos, poutine. We’re full of ideas and a zest for life. We always ...
Composting is definitely the most enriching form of throwing things out. Garbage is just going to rot slowly in a putrid landfill and recycling may or may not become that ...
Shipping your eCommerce products is a challenge for any small business. That's why we are offering an earth-friendly alternative to your usual packaging. Fully compostable ...
An estimated 1 billion native animals perished in the catastrophic Australian bushfires including our world famous Koalas and Kangaroos. It's a heartbreaking figure. By ...
It isn't easy being green, a wise frog once said. But, as far as eco-friendly packaging options go, we're here to help you make informed decisions and make it a little easier.
Sendle is the only completely carbon neutral shipping service in the US and Australia. This means that no net carbon emissions result from shipments done with Sendle. And, ...
The difference between two very similar ideas can mean a great deal. This is the case with the ideas of biodegradability and compostability. How they differ is a thing of ...
How do you reduce your carbon dioxide (C02) emissions? A growing number of small businesses are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact, but it can be ...
We've discovered that some of our small business customers are helping fight the coronavirus pandemic in creative ways. Stitch & Scribble is one such business down under.
Just like brick-and-mortar stores and restaurants need to drum up interest before they open with snazzy signage, online retailers also need to generate some hype before they ...
For both businesses and customers alike, there are a lot of logistical uncertainties out there with the aggressive spread of coronavirus (or COVID-19).
Email is one of the most common and effective channels for connecting with your customers. Make the best of that with a powerful email marketing strategy.
More than half of our first impressions about a person are built from visual cues (55 percent). And our prevailing views about them are formed within the first seven seconds ...
Although we should really be celebrating women every day of the year, we'll take the opportunity of International Women's Day to highlight a few small businesses using Sendle.
We’ve all walked by the lady passing out complimentary chocolates in the department store (don’t mind if I do!). Some of us may have walked by two or three times...
In today’s climate-conscious world, companies, not-for-profits, and individuals are all looking for ways to cut their carbon footprint and consciously lessen their impact on ...
There’s nothing worse for customers than pulling out a crumpled or damaged dress from their newly-arrived parcel (I mean, aside from receiving a box full of scorpions, and no ...
It’s that time of year again. The time of the lipstick red roses and heart-shaped boxes of mystery chocolates. The time of biting one’s lip in the greeting card aisle and ...
Subscription services are more popular than ever. Increasingly, people are choosing to simplify their lives by getting regular shipments of the things they love.
The success of a business is dependent on a whole host of interconnected ingredients. Obviously, you want to sell something that people want to buy. And, you need to get it ...
You’ve spent time and money crafting some beautiful images to show your product in its best light. And while it’s true—the product image is a customer's first impression—the ...
If you are on Shopify, you know how easy it makes it to sell your stuff online, right from the get-go. Its out-of-the-box capabilities are robust and this is why so many ...
As we cruise into (cue the music) the most wonderful time of the year (record scratch), store owners need to get prepared for their most consequential holiday—Black Friday ...
We’re here to help small business thrive, especially during the Christmas rush. All Sendle parcel deliveries have been 100% carbon neutral from day one, so we can do our bit ...
How do you become a cult favourite of the world’s most famous family? A mix of quick thinking, pop culture prowess and a few long haul flights, according to Shhh Silk.
Collections brimming over with images of luminous prawns, zig zagging sherbet lines, eye teasing triangles... Socially responsible label, YEVU, strikes out with bold patterns ...
Bells are jingling, the halls are ready to be decked and, whether you think it’s appropriate to play carols in November or not, the Christmas retail period is well and truly ...
Since the beginning, we’ve been committed to helping small businesses thrive with parcel delivery that is simple, reliable and affordable. As we all get busy for shopping ...
Meet Steve, the small business owner wrestling with the everyday struggles of running his online business. Lucky for him there's no shortage of sage advice from his ...
Meet Keith and Nathan from AV1. Turns out, not having a business plan is how rockstar AV companies are born. Founder and MD Keith Wootton, alongside Operations Manager Nathan ...
The tide is turning. Increasing awareness has led to a rise in what is known as conscious consumption, a movement of people who seek out ways to make positive decisions about ...
Since our inception, we’ve been committed to helping small businesses thrive with parcel delivery that is simple, reliable and affordable - that’s our mission.
Meet Kate Dalton from Mayde Tea. Creating artisanal tea in Byron Bay sounds about as idyllic as it gets. For Kate Dalton, it took a lot of hard work to get there.
Here we are: 2018. Resolutions made and possibly already broken. The cricket's on the telly and the beach is beckoning - BUT there's still business to be done.
Meet Mandy from Wholesome Child. It’s the Everest for parents around the globe. How do you get your child to eat healthily? When it comes to turning disgusted plate-frowns ...
Curve Cycling started as the hobby of founder Steve Varga. It’s since grown into a burgeoning business of resilient products and adventure cycling tours. Adam Lana, Brand ...
The cocktail business is booming – just look at the number of small bars established in the past decade. Consumers are more discerning, with casual connoisseurs demanding ...
Whether you love it, hate it, or are just old fashioned chemically dependent, there’s no escaping coffee. Australia is home to a fanatical cafe culture, with the humble ...
Changing your career path is a drastic step. We all love to daydream about more fulfilling pastimes but, in practice, it’s incredibly daunting to move into uncharted waters. ...
Launched in 2002 in Sydney Australia by interior designer Catherine Bainbridge, Elevate Design was created with the purpose to design and manufacture original high quality ...