In 2024 small online businesses still believe Auspost prepaid satchels are a convenient and cost effective way to post their goods. Back in 2019, Australia Post announced the innovative changes to their prepaid satchel system where as long as you can fit your item in the satchel then it will be sent. This created new opportunities to take advantage of the New Auspost Prepaid system and if you would like a detailed read please click here to see how your online business can benefit.   Now in 2024, Australia Post have announced new Price Changes Effective 1st July&nb ..read more

In the fast-paced world of retail and hospitality, efficient transaction processing is essential. Cash registers and EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) machines play a pivotal role in this process, and one often overlooked but crucial component is the receipt roll. In this blog, we'll delve into the importance of receipt rolls for cash registers and EFTPOS machines and how optimizing them can boost your business's efficiency and customer satisfaction.     1. Quality Matters: The Significance of Receipt Rolls The first step in understanding the role of receipt rolls ..read more

Australia Post have just announced price increases which will come into place from July 2023. This is only 10 months since the last increase back in September 2022 which most Australia Post Prepaid Mailing Satchels saw a 3-4% increase (we documented here if you wish to see the increases back in September 2022). Auspost have blamed the cost increases to inflation and general cost increases like fuel and labour costs and of course their moss making letter business. So primarily Australian eCommerce businesses will need to foot the bill for these cost pressures by the way of increasing the cost o ..read more

When you use a direct thermal printer like the Zebra ZD420 to print Australia Post labels via eParcel or MyPost you will find that their Express Post Labels should be a "Yellow" coloured Label and their eParcel Parcel Post (Standard Shipping Label) should be either black and white or a Red coloured label. This is done to allow their sorting staff and delivery staff to easily identify them as they are sorted and delivered differently. This blog will cover how you can use pre-printed Australia Post labels for both Express Post and Parcel Post (standard) and avoid delivery issues for yo ..read more

Kraft Paper comes in rolls which has many uses in the ecommerce packaging landscape. The traditional use of Kraft paper for online businesses used to be wrapping parcels with it but in the modern age of online business it has evolved to many other uses like void fill and protective packaging. This article will discuss the general uses of kraft paper in retail and e-commerce packaging.  What are the different colours available and suitable for various brands? There are different types of kraft paper, but natural and recycled ones are the most popular. Natural kraft paper is durable, a ..read more

The role of eCommerce packaging has evolved over the years from centring just on packaging the product to incorporating customer experience, brand identity and safe delivery. ECommerce businesses have leveraged their ability to directly influence customers’ sensory experience and tap into their emotions and values using visual appeal and texture by creating packaging solutions that sell their product to the customer from the “first moment of truth”. While the quality of the product being sold and delivered remains the utmost priority, the retail experience of the eCommerce landscape has change ..read more

The packaging is usually the first impression a customer gets of your product. And as they say, the first impression matters the most. Candles are growing in popularity due to their aesthetics, comforting ambience, and refreshing fragrance. However, one of the headaches sellers often deal with is packaging and shipping. If you sell candles online or in-person, you must invest in unique and functional packaging ideas because the candles are delicate, easy to scratch, and require special care during shipping. This guide will discuss great packaging ideas to present and protect your candles durin ..read more

Stretch Film or Pallet Wrap has one of the most versatile uses in product manufacturing, packaging, and transportation. It is used for wrapping products during transport and provides containment for loads of different shapes and sizes. But with various types of stretch film out there, which should you use?      Machine stretch wrap and hand stretch film are the two most popular types of stretch film. However, both types have specific applications, strengths, and limitations. This article will explain the difference between the two, so you can know which is better for your indus ..read more

There are 2 ways to print Australia Post Shipping labels via their MyPost or eParcel Parcel Send online software. Using a Direct Thermal Printer This is the most efficient and effective way to print shipping labels when using Australia Post. Direct thermal printers like the Zebra ZD420D/GK420D or TSC DA210 use direct thermal technology which heats the paper to make the numbers and words on the label similar to the receipts you get from Woolworths or Coles. This will mean you no longer need to buy ink and will save you thousands of dollars in the long run and that is why it is the only option f ..read more

Online sellers know what time of the year it is – Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas shopping is about to begin. As exciting as the prospects of smashing sales targets seem, this time can be stressful for eCommerce businesses. An increase in sales means a spike in logistics requirements, order fulfilment, shipping, returns, and many other headaches. As a result, one big question is, should you invest in your own warehouse or outsource e-commerce fulfilment?     According to a global eCommerce survey, 74% of customers satisfied with a company’s delivery servi ..read more