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May 2, 2023

Why opening up Australia Post’s assets and networks would be good for everyone

The Federal Government recently called for submissions for discussion on the modernisation of Australia Post and we’re delighted to help. We’ve called for the opening up of Australia Post’s key assets and network. But what does that mean, exactly?

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 ...

Sendle CA | 3 min read

April 12, 2023

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

We’ve heard your feedback about wanting to ship internationally and reach customers outside of Canada. So we’re making shipping to the United States easier, cheaper, and ...

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.

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, ...

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, ...

Customer Experience | 2 min read

March 28, 2023

U.S. Sendlers: streamline your shipping with USPS SCAN Forms

When you’re as busy as you are running a business, the last thing you want to do is watch valuable time tick away. You work fast and so do we.

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.

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 ...

Customer Experience | 6 min read

March 14, 2023

Small business tips based on 2023 eCommerce predictions

We’re sure you’re well and truly recovered from the holiday craze, AKA eCommerce peak season. Why not spend some time revisiting current practices and aligning with industry ...

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 ...

Sendle AU | 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 ...

Customer Stories | 6 min read

February 28, 2023

Ham, cheese and a tasty $21k saved per year thanks to Sendle

Would you eat a peanut butter and canned spaghetti toasted sandwich on a dare?

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 ...

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 ...

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!

Sendle USA | 2 min read

February 8, 2023

Hey, hej, hola: Ship internationally from the United States

For many small business owners in the States, shipping over oceans can feel like a far-out dream. At Sendle, we believe that small businesses can grow further than where ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sendle USA | 3 min read

January 18, 2023

New US rates for a new year, and more bang for your buck from our growing network

We know there’s a lot to catch up on (we see you, neverending inbox). While this is the time of year that all the carriers raise their prices, Sendle is here to make sure ...

Sendle CA | 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 ...

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, ...

Sustainability | 4 min read

January 8, 2023

Drive business success with planet-friendly returns

If you’ve been in the business of sustainability for a while, making sustainable business resolutions may feel like scraping the bottom of the barrel. Sustainable packaging? ...

eCommerce Platforms | 3 min read

January 4, 2023

Sendle + Ordoro: Ship like the big guys, no matter your size

Ordoro is the all-in-one logistics platform designed to help small eCommerce businesses grow. Our new integration with Ordoro helps small businesses thrive online, by ...

Small Business Marketing | 5 min read

January 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.

Sendle News | 12 min read

December 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 ...

Sendle USA | 1 min read

December 15, 2022

US Sendlers: get set to save more from December 22

The sleigh bells are about to be ringing, but we know how important it is for your small business to save on costs during this jolly season.

Sustainability | 9 min read

December 14, 2022

Top 5 business examples of circular economy in Australia

Real examples of the circular economy model are important in fully understanding it as a concept. Let’s deep-dive into what the circular economy model is all about, why it’s ...

Packing & Shipping | 7 min read

December 7, 2022

7 ways to shipping success this silly season, with Sendle

At Sendle, supporting small businesses has always been our top priority. And for the many small businesses we know and love, the holiday season is a pretty important time of ...