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

October 26, 2022

Reclaim space and free up money by shipping made-to-order

A lot of small businesses start in people’s homes, and nobody wants to live in a packed warehouse. We talked with illustrator Elizabeth Person about shipping made-to-order and making the big move from her home office to a commercial studio.

eCommerce Platforms | 6 min read

October 24, 2022

Shifting to a circular business model with Buy Nothing New and Sendle

The resale market is growing 11-times faster than traditional retail. So, how can brands get involved in the circular economy, manage more sales and help us all live more ...

Sustainability | 8 min read

October 18, 2022

Puggles, twirling devils & the Frida Kahlo of birds? Worth protecting!

What looks like a cross between a boot brush and a sloth, can be held (gingerly) in two hands and has a name that, in Latin, means quick tongue? Nope, it’s not your ...

Packing & Shipping | 4 min read

October 6, 2022

Sendle Saver: A new shipping service with savings up to 60% more!

At Sendle, we’ve always been committed to helping small businesses thrive with shipping that’s simple, reliable, good for the planet, and always affordable. But as word of a ...

Sendle News | 3 min read

September 15, 2022

Sendle brings small businesses in Canada a new way to ship

Since we started, Sendle has been on a mission to build shipping that’s good for the world. We have ambitious goals and want to see a future where every small, independent ...

Sustainability | 6 min read

September 14, 2022

Sendle Academy: Six steps to sustainable shipping

You’ve survived six whole weeks of Sendle Academy, and your report card is in. Read on for the most important takeaways from the last six weeks and to find out if you’ve ...

Customer Experience | 8 min read

September 7, 2022

Sendle Academy Week 6: 5 steps to writing a rad returns policy

Return policies when shopping online are a lot like the rules to a board game; it’s hard to enjoy (and win) without knowing the rules. When launching an online store, it’s ...

Starting an Online Store | 8 min read

September 5, 2022

How small businesses benefit from the May 2022 Google Core Update

If your small business has a website, you may have noticed that your organic online presence on search results has been fluctuating since May 2022. What you should know is ...

Packing & Shipping | 7 min read

August 31, 2022

Sendle Academy Week 5: Let's create an unforgettable unboxing experience

Unboxing. It’s a new-ish phenomenon where folks film as they open their shopping hauls from designer stores – picture goods in branded carry bags, lovingly wrapped in ...

Customer Stories | 8 min read

August 30, 2022

Fast fashion to fishing nets: an eco swimwear brand journey

Pali Swim is classic sportswear you can swim in. Using naturally dyed, deadstock and recycled fabrics — old fishing nets and repurposed nylon — to expertly craft durable ...

Packing & Shipping | 9 min read

August 24, 2022

Sendle Academy Week 4: How to make shipping a bold, brand statement

Branding is more than your business’s visual style. It’s your attitude and personality, and it touches every aspect of the customer experience. That’s why keeping your brand ...

Sustainability | 7 min read

August 18, 2022

Sendle Academy Week 3: The solution to fast fashion? Pick a sustainable marketplace

One way to fight the environmentally-unfriendly fast fashion industry is to give well-made clothes and accessories a longer life by reselling them and buying them used. But ...

Customer Stories | 11 min read

August 15, 2022

Don’t forget Dad! Father’s Day gifts for 2022, shipped sustainably

It’s almost Father’s Day in Australia, which means it’s time to buy something for the man who has everything. Or at least everything he wants. Don’t give up! Surprise him ...

Packing & Shipping | 14 min read

August 10, 2022

Sendle Academy Week 2: How to write a killer shipping policy

You can’t have a good online shopping experience without good shipping. In fact, all the goodwill and trust built up via branding and advertising, a great storefront, and of ...

Small Business Operations | 7 min read

August 3, 2022

Sendle Academy Week 1: Should I offer free shipping?

Two magic words that make people want to buy: FREE SHIPPING. But what’s free for your customers can be costly for you. We explore why complimentary shipping works so well, ...

Packing & Shipping | 4 min read

July 28, 2022

Sendle Academy: class is in session!

Thinking about starting an eCommerce business? Wondering if you could be doing anything differently in one you already own? Even though shipping’s our favorite part, Sendle ...

Small Business Marketing | 7 min read

July 14, 2022

6 reasons free samples make eCommerce marketing sense

We’ve all walked by the person handing out a new weird and wonderful tasting chocolate in the supermarket or department store (don’t mind if I do!). Some of us may have ...

Small Business Marketing | 9 min read

June 23, 2022

How to advertise on Google: A beginner’s guide

Google Ads is an incredibly effective way to reach new customers and grow your small business. And it couldn’t be simpler: create an advertising campaign, design an ad, and ...

Customer Stories | 10 min read

May 26, 2022

Shopping for your small business? Start with fellow Sendlers

Small business owners have a lot on their plate. There’s always too much to do in too little time. Your business is your baby, and you’ve poured your heart and soul into big ...

Customer Stories | 8 min read

May 23, 2022

Happybond: healthy pet nutrition shipped sustainably to your door

Many entrepreneurs have untraditional and unexpected career paths. By applying her work in biotech engineering when her beloved skateboarding bulldog Tony could no longer ...

Customer Stories | 3 min read

May 18, 2022

Behind the Brand: Ms. Brown

Not too long ago the “natural” label on a beauty product might have made us question whether it actually works. This was around the time when the “environmentally conscious ...

Sustainability | 6 min read

May 9, 2022

Surprising sustainability strategies for your small business

In the business world, it’s important to operate sustainably in more than one sense of the word. Can your business continue to operate as it has been? And does your business ...

Customer Stories | 6 min read

May 3, 2022

Kobi Co. brings the scents and sounds of luxury to self-care

Kobi Co. is a boutique luxury self-care brand named for cofounder Kobi Gregory, who started the business in high school with her mother Tasha Harris. What started as a way to ...

Packing & Shipping | 5 min read

April 27, 2022

Get minimal: reuse packaging and use as little as possible

We all know the mantra: reduce, reuse, recycle. But if we’re being honest, most of us recycle and call it a day. Reducing your use of packing materials and reusing what you ...

Packing & Shipping | 5 min read

April 22, 2022

Sendle reveals a grizzly truth this Earth Day

At Sendle, our vision is to see a world where everyone takes responsibility for their impact. This Earth Day, we're asking the world to, 'Think before you ship,' by showing ...

Sustainability | 5 min read

April 22, 2022

The mighty grizzly bear, a symbol for habitat loss around the world

Unfortunately, any number of animals could stand in as a symbol for habitat loss in Sendle’s Earth Day 2022 campaign. We chose the mighty grizzly bear in order to send a BIG ...

Sustainability | 7 min read

April 20, 2022

5 ways to change up your shipping for a happier planet

The last few years have been an amazing time to launch a small business or side hustle. Shoppers are more willing than ever to order online, while seeking out makers and ...

Customer Experience | 5 min read

April 19, 2022

Earth-friendly ways to revamp your online shopping habit

When you think about online shopping, convenience and speed spring to mind. You likely don’t think much about the ecological impact. While it’s true that the businesses you ...