Packing & Shipping | 4 min read
mai 6, 2024

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
avril 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
mars 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
mars 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
mars 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
mars 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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Sustainability | 5 min read
février 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
janvier 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
décembre 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
novembre 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
octobre 24, 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
octobre 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
septembre 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
juin 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
juin 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
mai 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
avril 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
avril 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
mars 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
mars 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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Packing & Shipping | 8 min read
mars 24, 2023

How to resize cardboard boxes: 4 easy steps to resize a cardboard box and save big on packaging

Are you using a brand new box every time you ship? Did you know, as long as they’re in good condition, your boxes can be reused over and over! We’ll show you how to cut them ...
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Sustainability | 5 min read
mars 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
mars 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
février 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
février 15, 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
février 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
février 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
janvier 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
janvier 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
janvier 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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Small Business Marketing | 5 min read
janvier 3, 2023

Silver linings: results from our 2022 small business survey

For a year that was full of uncertainty, there were plenty of wins within the small business space.
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Sendle News | 12 min read
décembre 20, 2022

Ship your kazoo, top cold brew and forest renew: the year that was 2022

It’s safe to say that 2022 was pretty jam-packed. We profiled Sendlers making great brews (coffee and frothy, cold ones), launched a product to ship your small and light ...
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Sustainability | 6 min read
décembre 2, 2022

Thrifting’s the new gifting: secondhand buys for a conscious Christmas

Pre-owned, secondhand and vintage items have made a comeback. Vintage clothing, rare in its one-of-a-kindness, paves the way for self expression and individuality. Pre-owned ...
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Small Business Marketing | 9 min read
novembre 28, 2022

Google analytics for beginners: Grow your small business online

Introducing Google Analytics for beginners! Specifically, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), the younger, cooler version of the old Universal Analytics (UA). And with GA4 replacing UA ...
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Small Business Marketing | 6 min read
novembre 15, 2022

Holiday promotion ideas to capture more customers this season

Don’t be caught off guard this holiday season. Because this year (*queue Billy Mack’s Love Actually song tune*) inflation is all around us. Shoppers are expected to buy fewer ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
novembre 10, 2022

Conscious consumerism with Green Friday, Seed & Sprout and Sendle

Green Friday is on a mission to disrupt retail consumerism; an alternative to the bargain-seeking, mindless-consumerism of pre-Christmas shopping events like Black Friday and ...
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Packing & Shipping | 9 min read
novembre 7, 2022

Prep for peak season with our holiday eCommerce checklist

From chatbots and cheery communication to staff hires and good tape, it doesn’t hurt to be extra prepared for eCommerce’s busiest time of year: the holiday season.
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Sustainability | 4 min read
novembre 3, 2022

Sendle becomes Climate Neutral Certified

We’re deepening our commitment to a more sustainable future.
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Customer Stories | 8 min read
novembre 2, 2022

The secret to a successful peak? Nurture your existing customers

Canadian Rennie Wood became a business owner…by accident. When he first became a dad, Rennie had the opportunity to take a long paternity leave and started selling some of ...
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Customer Experience | 5 min read
octobre 25, 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 ...
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eCommerce Platforms | 6 min read
octobre 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 ...
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Sustainability | 8 min read
octobre 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 ...
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Sendle News | 3 min read
septembre 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 ...
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Sustainability | 6 min read
septembre 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 ...
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Customer Experience | 8 min read
septembre 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 ...
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Starting an Online Store | 8 min read
septembre 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 ...
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Packing & Shipping | 7 min read
août 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 ...
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Packing & Shipping | 9 min read
août 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 ...
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Sustainability | 7 min read
août 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 ...
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Packing & Shipping | 14 min read
août 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 ...
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Small Business Operations | 7 min read
août 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, ...
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Small Business Marketing | 9 min read
juin 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 ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
avril 12, 2022

Behind the Brand: The Connect Deck

Raising a young family while running a small business is no walk in the park. Walking the line between motherhood and entrepreneurship is a fine one and often can feel like ...
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Packing & Shipping | 12 min read
mars 27, 2022

The big guide to sustainable packaging

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.
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Customer Experience | 6 min read
février 9, 2022

Pet accessories your pets will love and where to get them

Sendle is a pet-loving shipping company that’s reminding you to mark your calendars, charge up your camera, and nip down to your local pet store, because it’s almost Love ...
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Customer Stories | 8 min read
janvier 9, 2022

Sendle’s 2021 brand campaign: Delivering for small business

While the global circumstances that drove the eCommerce boom in 2021 weren’t entirely pleasant, it’s been wonderful to see the small business community adapt and thrive. With ...
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Small Business Marketing | 5 min read
juin 9, 2021

Instagram Stories marketing: How to use them to boost your business

When Instagram Stories launched back in 2016, they became an instant hit. With Snapchat Stories already making waves, the Stories feature was a dream come true for many ...
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Small Business Operations | 12 min read
avril 29, 2021

Inspirational quotes for small businesses to get you pumped for the workday

Inspirational quotes for small businesses: starting a business can be challenging at the best of times—there’s the juggling of finances, product rollouts, social media ...
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Starting an Online Store | 18 min read
avril 12, 2021

How to start your small business at home (with infographic)

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 ...
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Small Business Marketing | 8 min read
mars 22, 2021

The 15 best eCommerce blogs to help you run your store smarter

The typical eCommerce store owner has a lot on their plate. A regular day at the office can include product sourcing, dealing with awkward customers, balancing the books, and ...
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Customer Experience | 11 min read
février 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. ...
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Customer Experience | 8 min read
février 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 ...
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Packing & Shipping | 8 min read
février 4, 2021

How to package and ship jewelry to your amazing customers

The golden rule with ensuring your jewelry is safe lies in how you package your precious stones. You want them to travel safely, discreetly, and with style to your adoring ...
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eCommerce Platforms | 9 min read
octobre 13, 2020

How to sell on Facebook Marketplace the right way

When Facebook launched Facebook Marketplace back in 2016, it was created with businesses and communities in mind. For example, think yard sales and spring cleaning: the ...
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
octobre 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 ...
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Sustainability | 8 min read
avril 21, 2020

Home compostable vs commercially compostable: Where do I put this?

Composting is definitely the most enriching form of throwing things out. Otherwise, garbage is just going to rot slowly in a landfill. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways ...
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Small Business Marketing | 7 min read
mars 24, 2020

5 eCommerce email marketing tips to cut through the clutter

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.
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Productivity | 4 min read
février 20, 2020

How to hire a virtual assistant and why you should

It’s likely you’ve set up your small business to live out your dream and be your own boss. Wonderful!
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Starting an Online Store | 11 min read
janvier 28, 2020

The art of numbers: Pricing strategies and psychology

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 ...
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Customer Experience | 4 min read
novembre 1, 2019

How a good return policy can grow your small business

The customer experience doesn’t end at the checkout.
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