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March 25, 2021

20 Women-owned small businesses that you really gotta check out

We buy things all the time, as the need or want arises and are guided by our reserves of disposable income. But, where we are directing these funds is what really matters. Whose business are you supporting? You don’t have to look hard to find women-owned small businesses to support. Here are Sendle’s top picks.

Customer Stories | 6 min read

March 11, 2021

The pack of cards that may just be your next marriage counselor

The very beginning of a relationship is always the best part—true love, pure bliss, those butterflies fluttering about your stomach. But then comes a baby (or two) and ...

Customer Stories | 7 min read

March 9, 2021

Sendler advice corner: Tips on how to start your small business

Knowing exactly what to do when starting a new business is hard—some might say impossible. You try to check all the boxes, listen to the right people, recheck all the boxes, ...

Customer Stories | 33 min read

March 3, 2021

Hey Sendler, Ep 8: Spinning sustainable yarns with knitwear brand SSKEIN

For our last episode of 2020, Jenn had on Elisa Yip of the knitwear brand SSKEIN. Utilizing the sustainable fur of the noble alpaca, she has been able to create a longer ...

Customer Experience | 8 min read

February 4, 2021

Valentine’s gift ideas for staying cozy at home this year

The ancient history of fellas named Valentine is not about their fondness for romantic gestures but their penchant for routine martyrdom. Not exactly what you want to put in ...

Customer Stories | 8 min read

December 15, 2020

NueBar: The naturopathic, do-it-all bar that'll make your skin so happy

What does a stunt woman and a naturopath have in common? A winning formula for an eco-friendly hair and body bar product that’s in high demand as people shop for nurturing ...

Customer Stories | 20 min read

December 13, 2020

The ‘shipped with Sendle’ gift guide

At Sendle, we are blessed with a roster of amazing businesses from which we can choose exciting gifts for our loved ones, be they across the country or in the next room. What ...

Customer Stories | 39 min read

November 19, 2020

Hey Sendler, Ep 6: Harnessing social change through small business

Here we are with our sixth episode of Hey Sendler! This time, Jenn chats with Jenni Moon of No Rival Industries, a startup focused on impact projects that make positive ...

Customer Stories | 7 min read

November 13, 2020

Acknowledging Indigenous place names, one bag of coffee at a time

When you think of Australian place names, Sydney usually comes to mind. But you probably didn’t know the famous city’s traditional name is Gadigal Country.

Customer Stories | 7 min read

November 9, 2020

Eco-friendly undies that make you feel a million dollars

For guys, there’s nothing worse than wearing boxer briefs or trunks that constantly ride up and chafe. You might as well go back to basics and stitch together a few fig ...

Customer Stories | 38 min read

October 28, 2020

Hey Sendler, Ep 5: Three dads and a sustainable side hustle

For our fifth episode of Hey Sendler, Jenn convened a gathering of the dads from Jill & Joey to talk about their sustainable reusable bag side hustle. They are our first ...

Customer Stories | 11 min read

October 28, 2020

How COVID inspired a barista to go online with his coffee biz

Ryan Spaccavento grew up in an instant coffee family but his Italian roots harbored a love of the real brew, so it was inevitable that he would follow his dream to become a ...

Customer Stories | 9 min read

October 12, 2020

The Jade Roller: Asia’s secret weapon for perfect complexion

Like many young girls growing up, Adeline Yeak struggled with self-confidence. But one thing she had going for her was perfect skin.

Customer Stories | 9 min read

October 12, 2020

Turning to spirituality and crystal healing in a year like no other

Emi Fang has been a practicing Witch for over 15 years but never before has she seen such demand for her crystal candles, which she describes as a “caring healing ...

Customer Stories | 4 min read

October 12, 2020

Sendle’s 2020 brand campaign: Quirky, magical, all about the hustle

2020—a year like no other! As the end fast approaches (mercifully so), we felt it was time to inject a little fun and a bit of magic into the Sendle-sphere with our newest ...

Customer Stories | 6 min read

September 17, 2020

Made for Olive: Inspired by Australia’s Indigenous roots and sunburnt land

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 ...

Customer Stories | 31 min read

September 14, 2020

Hey Sendler, Ep 2: Getting the sauce on Boon [Webinar]

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 ...

Customer Stories | 6 min read

August 13, 2020

Good Day People: Aussie-designed, Aussie-made, Aussie-delivered

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 ...

Customer Stories | 6 min read

August 12, 2020

Pretty Frank candles: Australian-made, right down to the wick

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 ...

Customer Stories | 7 min read

August 3, 2020

Australian-designed, American-made: Masks to slow the spread on the Pacific Rim

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 ...

Customer Stories | 8 min read

July 9, 2020

SOBAH: A bush-made brew that’s challenging Australia’s drinking culture

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 ...

Customer Stories | 3 min read

June 12, 2020

Drinking sustainabubbly tea with Bobbleware

If you haven’t heard about the global bubble tea craze and you love trying new drinks, then read on because you are bound to become a convert.

Customer Stories | 5 min read

April 17, 2020

Stitch & Scribble: Fabric face masks for the (socially distant) masses

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.

Customer Stories | 5 min read

March 7, 2020

Ladies to the front: 5 woman-owned businesses of Sendle

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.

Customer Stories | 6 min read

February 18, 2020

The Little Lunch Box Co: A mum-powered bento box business

Whether it’s dealing with nasty social media comments or integrating a simple shipping solution, Chantal always taps into her Mum network for support.

Customer Stories | 4 min read

February 4, 2020