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Talking business with Australia Post
These small business owners answer your most popular questions about selling online in Australia.
Adrian and Bec on how to save time and money on sending
We speak to Adrian Law from Cool Guppy and Bec Connolly from Botanicals by Luxe about their experiences in selling online, how to save time and money when sending, and how integrations make order fulfillment so much easier.
Bec shares how to save money when sending packages
When you’re just starting out in business, finding ways to save money can help you get one step ahead. In this snippet, Bec shares how she switched to MyPost Business to reduce postage costs and save money on shipping.
Adrian shares how he saves time getting orders ready to ship
Like many small business owners, Adrian’s juggling a lot of roles. To free up more of his time to focus on growth, Adrian prints postage labels directly from his website. Watch this snippet to see how he saves time fulfilling orders.
Brad shares his top tips for shipping products overseas
After one particular transaction with a customer in New Zealand, Brad Munro from Boomerangz Footwear discovered how he could easily save his business and customers money by shipping his products overseas through MyPost Business.
Latest articles
Discover the latest business news, advice and stories from Australia Post.
New series: leaving the city to grow your eCommerce business
Find out how three Aussie businesses made a sea or tree change and continued to run a successful eCommerce business with the help of their community and new Post Office manager.
Our checklist for eCommerce peak season success
Early planning goes a long way towards helping you handle a big spike during the holiday shopping season. Here’s a checklist from seasoned Australian online retailers on preparing for peak season.
How to choose the right delivery partner for your eCommerce business
When you’re deciding who to use as your eCommerce delivery partner, there are a few steps to help you make the decision that’s right for your business and your customers.
An expert’s six top strategies for building a resilient supply chain
To ensure your eCommerce business can ride out disruptive events, you need to build a resilient supply chain. Here are six tips from one of Australia’s foremost experts on the topic.
First Nations businesses share their connection to Traditional Place
Learn from Traditional Custodians across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin, as well as Indigenous business owners, as they share their personal connection to Country and invite you to embrace the oldest living cultures across Australia.
Selling online
From picking the right platform to sending sustainably, these online selling tips will help your small business shine.
What is cubic weight?
Check out our eCommerce Jargon Buster series where we break down popular eCommerce terms that can be a little tricky to navigate. First up – cubic weight.
The growing importance of data personalisation in eCommerce – and how to get started
Does every customer feel like a VIP when shopping with your business? There’s a way to improve their shopping experience – and increase their spend – and it’s all about how you use their data.
The future of eCommerce: a forecast for online retail
What does the future of eCommerce hold for Australian retailers? We explore where online shopping is heading, using the latest retail data.
Selling overseas
Take your business to the world with tips, guides and insights for every part of the international selling journey.
Find out how other Aussie businesses started selling online overseas
Thinking about selling online overseas? Get tips from these Australian businesses on successfully selling products internationally to reach a global customer base.
A checklist for expanding your ecommerce business overseas
When you first launched your eCommerce business you may have dreamt of expanding internationally one day. If that time has come, here’s a checklist that will help with your global expansion strategies.
A shared language, similar cultures and close Trans-Tasman relations make it easy for Australia businesses to ship to NZ. Three businesses share their experience.
Making business simpler
Looking for expert tips to improve your business? Here’s everything you need to know to make running your business easier.
How to make your workplace or business more accessible in 2023
No matter your industry or the size of your business, there are many ways you can become more accessible and inclusive of people with disability. Not sure where to start? Read on.
You asked, we actioned: Updates to MyPost Business
Based on valuable feedback from businesses, we’ve made some changes to MyPost Business. See what’s new, including easier ways to save, here.
Our roadmap for becoming a more sustainable business
Here at Australia Post, we’re set on becoming a more sustainable business. Our 2025 Sustainability Roadmap includes key goals and targets we’re working towards.
Save money with MyPost Business
With smart sending tools and no eligibility criteria, MyPost Business saves you time while your parcels can earn you savings.
Business stories
From local Australian start-ups to renowned big brands, these real business success stories will leave you feeling inspired.
The Daily Routine share their tips for building a sustainably minded business
Shoppers are taking more interest than ever in where their goods come from. We speak with The Daily Routine about building a sustainably minded business that places customer values and authenticity at its core.
This Australia Post Manager helps refugees find jobs. Here’s her top career advice
Shamista Selvarajah studied science for years before making a career change. Now, she helps refugees and migrants achieve their career goals, too.
Celebrating 100 years of air mail: Qantas and Australia Post’s iconic partnership
It’s been 100 years since Qantas and Australia Post started connecting Australian people, post and parcels with the world. Learn more about the origins of our air mail service and how these two iconic Australian companies are looking to the future.
Send parcels regularly?
Whether your business is large or small, we’ll help you find a parcel sending solution that suits you. Plus, enjoy savings and get local support when you need it.
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1 Data source: Inside Australian Online Shopping, Australia Post, 2023
