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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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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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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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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 12, 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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Sendle AU | 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 | 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 14, 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 | 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 | 7 min read
May 16, 2023

Go for Zero: sexy B Corp saving $3 every time they ship with Sendle

Gubbi Gubbi (South East Queensland) B Corp, Go for Zero, recently added sustainable sexual wellness products to their roster of Australian-made, waste-free and toxin-free ...
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Thought Leaders | 2 min read
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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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?
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Sendle AU | 4 min read
September 26, 2022

2022 rate update (AU): a little up, a little down on 17 October

Sendle is loved by small businesses across Australia, the US and Canada (yep, we’re there too, now!). Why? We back your small business by making shipping discounts usually ...
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Packing & Shipping | 6 min read
May 20, 2022

Sendle Australia’s sweet suite of shipping services

At Sendle, we’re all about bringing you better shipping services. Over the last few months, that’s meant a whole new suite of services for Sendlers in Australia.
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Customer Stories | 6 min read
January 20, 2022

Spicecraft: the recipe to business (and butter chicken) success.

The steps to make butter chicken sound simple: marinade the chicken, cook the chicken, whip up and add the creamy sauce and garnish for taste.
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Customer Stories | 4 min read
January 5, 2022

Rubadub seasoning: sustainable, spice and all things nice (for you and the earth)

There’s a lot more to food than just the taste. Food allows us to connect with others and strengthen bonds with our loved ones. Food helps foster appreciation of different ...
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Sendle AU | 3 min read
September 16, 2021

Your delivery driver is an essential worker and deserves a clap too!

If you’ve peered out your window lately you will have seen a delivery van or two zipping up and down the street delivering parcels. Inside those vans are a mind boggling ...
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Sendle News | 3 min read
August 29, 2021

Sendle’s Pandemic Relief Package - discounts of up to 30%!

This global pandemic has been a rough old time for small businesses. Add lockdowns and peak season preparation and you’ve got your work cut out for you!
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Sendle News | 17 min read
August 2, 2021

Send your parcels overseas from even more Melbourne suburbs!

From designer ceramic mugs to funky retro boots, it's no secret that Melbourne makers and creators produce some of the most divine products you’ll see anywhere in the world.
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Sendle AU | 3 min read
June 18, 2021

Shipping to the EU? New VAT rules are on the way

On 1 July 2021, the European Union (EU) will introduce an overhaul of the EU VAT scheme, which will have important changes for non-EU businesses that sell to EU-based ...
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Sendle AU | 4 min read
April 27, 2021

Poshmark: The social marketplace for new and secondhand style

With so much time spent working from home these days, the average Australian now has $500 worth of unworn clothes hanging in their wardrobes. So if you're wondering what to ...
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