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Parcel perfect Mother's Day: 9 bulk shipping hacks for small businesses

These 9 bulk shipping hacks can help your business stand out on Mother’s Day and beyond, while saving some time and money. Let’s dive right in.

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Sustainability | 4 min read
April 22, 2024

Behind the scenes of sustainability at Sendle: the journey so far in 2024

Sustainability is a core part of our mission as the world’s first 100% carbon neutral shipping carrier. Since we began, we’ve been working to offset the e-commerce industry’s ...
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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 25, 2024

How to become a B Corp like Sendle

Want to enhance your brand reputation, foster customer loyalty, and be part of a values-driven business network? Getting B Corp certified could be for you!
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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 19, 2024

Sendle looks forward to a better, bolder, brighter future as a B Corp

March is B Corp month, so we sat down with Veena Harbaugh, Sendle’s Director of Sustainability, to talk about how being a B Corp benefits our customers and community. She ...
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
March 7, 2024

Get to know these 4 women-founded B Corporations on International Women’s Day

Here’s to all the amazing women who are making a difference and working toward a brighter future! Sendle is honoring International Women’s Day this year by shouting out some ...
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Packing & Shipping | 3 min read
March 5, 2024

More reliable shipping with over 500 drop off locations in Canada!

Hey, Canada! You asked, and we listened. Whether you’re typing drop off parcel near me on Google, or you’re on the move and need to drop your parcel off somewhere else, we’ve ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
March 5, 2024

No-bull business advice: Who Gives A Crap | Canada

If you love seriously good advice, toilet puns, and purpose-driven business, this is the feature for you!
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Sustainability | 5 min read
February 13, 2024

Delivering a brighter future, Sendle’s roadmap to net zero emissions

At Sendle, we work to deliver a brighter future with millions of thriving small businesses. Key to that is levelling the playing field so small businesses have access to ...
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Packing & Shipping | 7 min read
January 29, 2024

Shipping from Canada to the US: Your guide to saving money & time

Did you know that the U.S. is the second most common destination for Canadian retailers? As of January 2024, the U.S. has over 340 million people; it’s the largest consumer ...
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Packing & Shipping | 6 min read
December 1, 2023

Sendle’s Peak Season Survival Guide: Small business tips for holiday sales

Peak season stressing you out? Keep calm and ship on! We’ve got a handy guide to make your holiday shipping better and brighter.
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3 min read
November 1, 2023

Get Sendling! Our 2023 Holiday Shipping Dates for Canada

Right now, small businesses must prepare for the height of peak season. It's a good thing Sendle has small businesses covered during the most wonderful (and busiest) time of ...
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Sendle USA | 6 min read
October 25, 2023

Diversifying shipping carriers: 3 advantages of surefire holiday shipping

If you’re a small business, you probably already know what time it is. Starting with a “p” and ending with “-eak season,” it’s easily about to get busier for businesses ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
October 4, 2023

Cafe Fabrique turns shipping savings into marketing investment

Cafe Fabrique isn't just about brewing coffee; it's about brewing a sustainable and accessible coffee culture. Sendle’s door-to-door delivery helps caffeine connoisseurs ...
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1 min read
September 6, 2023

Canada: Prepare for peak season with even lower Sendle shipping rates

It's another price drop that'll have you paying less for better shipping. This time, there are even more savings to put back into your business ahead of peak season.
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Customer Stories | 6 min read
June 21, 2023

Sip, Savor, and Glow: When a sommelier and chef join forces, beauty business blooms

Kathy and Angela are a mother-daughter duo debunking two myths with Sendle. Number one: beauty is painful and pricey. And number two: premium shipping can't be cost-effective.
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
June 15, 2023

Summit Apparel: Small business, simple solutions, and overcomplicating is overrated

The world is full of trailblazers and game-changers embracing simplicity. Think of Steve Jobs’s user-friendly products, Warren Buffet's two-step secret to success, and Albert ...
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1 min read
May 18, 2023

Canada’s shipping gets cheaper! Plus a new weight for more unreal savings

It’s been 8 months since we landed in Canada and the future looks bright! We’ve helped bring shipping back to reality with low rates for everyone. Low on cost and high on ...
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3 min read
April 13, 2023

Sendle Canada: the cheapest door-to-door shipping to the U.S. has arrived!

A video on Sendle launching Canada shipping to the United States. We’ve heard your feedback about wanting to ship internationally and reach customers outside of Canada. So ...
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
April 10, 2023

Wanderruff: The dog accessories helping you reduce your carbon pawprint

Wanderruff is a Canadian design-forward dog accessories brand made from recycled materials. Now your dog can look good and reduce their carbon pawprint.
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
March 29, 2023

Pre-loved Prada saving the planet thanks to Vestiaire Collective

Beneath the glamorous facade of fashion lies a troubling reality. In an industry that has long been tainted by inefficient supply chains, unnecessary waste, counterfeiting, ...
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Sustainability | 77 min read
March 27, 2023

The ultimate B Corp retail directory: Vote with your wallet

When you spend money, you are signaling support for the companies that made those products and their values.
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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 14, 2023

Invest in Earth with Sendle: what we’re doing in 2023 for a healthier planet

At Sendle, we’re not ones to sit around and twiddle our thumbs waiting for a miracle solution to climate change. We’re leading the shipping industry toward a more sustainable ...
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Customer Stories | 6 min read
March 8, 2023

She Goes Beyond: meet the women behind these inspiring B Corps

It’s B Corp Month and International Women’s Day! To celebrate, we’ve profiled a group of strong, intelligent, empathetic, courageous and inspiring leading ladies making a ...
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Small Business Marketing | 5 min read
February 21, 2023

Social shopping: the trend you can't afford to miss

Is social media your friend or foe? For small business owners that think the latter, we hear you. But, social shopping really is a different kettle of fish – here's how it ...
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Customer Experience | 6 min read
February 16, 2023

7 ways to warm and fuzzy: Random Acts of Kindness Day

If you've spent any time on TikTok or YouTube, chances are you’ve seen one of those feel-good videos of a benevolent person swiping their public transport card for a stranger ...
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Customer Experience | 7 min read
February 14, 2023

How to reduce your carbon footprint with conscious consumerism

Online shopping is fun, convenient and useful, but there is a hidden cost to the planet. Thankfully, conscious consumerism is the purchasing panacea we’ve been waiting for!
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Customer Stories | 8 min read
February 1, 2023

Valentine’s gift ideas for the haters and the lovers

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 ...
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Sustainability | 7 min read
January 31, 2023

Circular economy: the global trend turning trash into cash

Now that the season of gift giving is well and truly over, you might find yourself with some things that aren’t quite you. The good news? There’s a planet-friendly way you ...
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2 min read
January 13, 2023

Our rates in Canada are changing, but you’re still paying the best prices with Sendle

Would you look at that – it’s been five months since Sendle landed in Canada! And since then, the Sendle network has settled in and grown, delivering reliable, sustainable ...
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Sustainability | 18 min read
January 12, 2023

7 tips for SMBs in 2023, from the Sendle brains trust

We don’t want to toot our own horn, but there are some pretty cluey people at Sendle. Our team is made up of experts in sustainability, product development, sales, ...
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