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Find your bright side in sustainable shipping and small business growth.

Customer Experience | 6 min read
April 30, 2024

How shipping can boost your sales

Affordable shipping can make or break a sale. That’s not news for small businesses. Recent research found that 81% of Australians have abandoned a purchase because shipping fees are too expensive, while 84% are more likely to buy from a store that offers free shipping. Of course, offering shipping rates below those given by your courier provider cuts into your profit margins. The solution is to get strategic with your shipping options.

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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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Customer Stories | 5 min read
April 16, 2024

bakslap’s team is growing, thanks to Sendle savings

“We've just put on another part-time employee and that has directly come from the savings that we’ve got since switching to Sendle.” ~ Raphael McGowan, founder, bakslap
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Webinars | 5 min read
April 2, 2024

Top takeaways from our shipping trends webinar

As a company focused on the success of small businesses, we were delighted to present our Top Shipping Trends webinar to help customers understand the latest trends that will ...
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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 26, 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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Customer Stories | 4 min read
March 6, 2024

Pharmacy Junction’s funding their next big venture with super Sendle savings

“That point of difference of paying for a 250g parcel rather than an unnecessary 500g is huge. We’re saving up to $2 per parcel which can add up to $400 in savings every day.”
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
February 21, 2024

#GoKindly watches the savings mount up after switching to Sendle

“In metro areas, we’re saving between $10 and $15 on a two-pillow package, which is our best seller.” ~ Laura McConnell Conti, co-founder, #GoKindly
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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 | 8 min read
January 18, 2024

Levelling up with Sendle keeps you shipping on the bright side

"With Sendle, I don’t need to worry about plans or bands. Every parcel I ship with Sendle counts towards my Ship & Save level. It’s such a transparent way to do ...
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Customer Experience | 5 min read
January 11, 2024

Exciting times ahead in 2024 with new ways to sell and save.

At Sendle, we're particularly good at listening. We talk to our customers constantly so that we know what small businesses are thinking. And every year we undertake a ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
November 22, 2023

Sending love worldwide with Sendle savings

“It’s crucial to consider the cost of sending overseas. I was initially looking for more competitive pricing than Australia Post. That was the first box Sendle ticked.” ~ ...
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4 min read
November 22, 2023

Reaching out to a new audience?

When you’re selling in familiar territory, it doesn’t take long to get shipping down pat, but there are a few things to take into consideration when you decide to expand ...
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Customer Stories | 7 min read
November 13, 2023

Pink Hibiscus: nurturing the skin and soul while saving on shipping

Founder Natalie Kessell saw a gap in the skincare market that set her on a journey to develop eco-conscious products. Sendle helps Pink Hibiscus save more on shipping for one ...
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
October 18, 2023

It started with a onesie: How Costume Bay saves with Sendle

“We’re saving substantial amounts month after month on the shipments we send out in Sendle’s 500g satchel. Over a year, that really makes a difference.” ~ Vivian Xu, founder, ...
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
October 11, 2023

Helping the best smellers on their way with Sendle savings

“I use the Sendle 500g satchels. That's what makes shipping so cost-effective for me. An identical parcel through Australia Post can be double the cost.” ~ Jacqui Afflick, ...
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
September 27, 2023

The 500g satchel – saving your bottom line.

"Sendle's 500g price is competitive. In August, we did more than $10K in shipping and the average 500g parcel with Sendle was approx $6.00." ~ Vivian Xu, founder, Costume Bay
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Customer Stories | 6 min read
September 5, 2023

Staying a Step Ahead: The Sneaker Laundry and Sendle

The Sneaker Laundry saves more than spent sneakers.
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Customer Stories | 6 min read
August 29, 2023

Dope Skin Co delivers the magic ingredient with Sendle

“Since I started using this magical combination of Dope Skin Co and Sendle, my frown lines have transformed dramatically.” ~ Vanessa, founder, Dope Skin Co
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Customer Stories | 9 min read
August 13, 2023

Ship & Save is here! Meet four Sendlers already loving it

Say hello to Ship & Save. It’s our new loyalty program that’s all about rewarding you: the more you ship, the more you save. With discounts of up to 55% off our new low ...
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Packing & Shipping | 7 min read
July 27, 2023

What is lightweight ecommerce and how does it work for my business?

With the rapid growth of small businesses over the past couple of years, lightweight ecommerce has been disrupting the online retail landscape. The demand for simpler, ...
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Customer Stories | 7 min read
July 18, 2023

Why The WOD Life has 150,000 reasons to love Sendle

It started with a single super-fast skipping rope 10 years ago. Here’s how it’s going now (with a bit of help from Sendle savings).
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Customer Stories | 7 min read
June 6, 2023

Bringing the brew pub experience home: Mountain Culture

Mountain Culture opened its doors with the goal of welcoming people from near and far to come in and have a beer. But not just any beer. They are constantly pushing the limit ...
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Customer Stories | 7 min read
May 24, 2023

How The Print Bar saves $6,000 a month with Sendle

As they look to the future, Jared and the team are keen to grow with Sendle and become the sustainability leader in the printing space.
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Customer Stories | 5 min read
May 22, 2023

Game, set, batch…upload: Versus Merch wins with Sendle’s 250g

What do Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios and your fave indie band have in common? Merch. Tees, caps, cups, magnets, books, bags and more. We talk shipping swag with Versus ...
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Customer Stories | 12 min read
April 18, 2023

What’s the secret to growing a not-so-small business?

Andres Herrero was months into an engineering career when he had an inkling the 9-5 life wasn’t for him. After an overseas pilgrimage and some soul searching, he decided to ...
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eCommerce Platforms | 5 min read
April 5, 2023

Small weight, big impact: 250g, the game changer for small biz

The economic outlook for 2023? Some may say, a little bit glum. Not so, according to Andres Herrero, founder of Sydney Sock Project. Why? A nifty little Sendle weight-break, ...
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Sustainability | 5 min read
March 15, 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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5 min read
March 1, 2023

Australia's cheapest parcel? It's 250g and starts from $3.98*

What can $4 get you these days? Perhaps a servo meat pie, probably a new toothbrush, definitely a pen. Well, hold on to your hats folks because, as of today, you can get ...
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