Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Small Business Needs
16
items This list is aimed at things that you might want to get you started on your small business journey.
Sections
4
Plain Packaging
Personalised Packaging
Extras
Market Stuff
Plain Packaging
Here is some plain packaging that I would recommend. To start out you may not wish to get personalised packaging. However, I'll share some personalised packaging that I would also recommend below.
You may wish to put your parcels in a mailing bag rather than a box or envelope so I would recommend these! They're environmentally friendly and compostable too!
100% Compostable Black Mail Bag | Eco Friendly Mailer | SR Mailing
Looking for something to wrap around your products to protect them? Here is some environmentally friendly paper wraps that I would recommend. After use they can be put into the recycling bin or composted making it environmentally friendly.
Eco Paper Wrap | SR Mailing Ltd
Looking for plain PiP boxes? I would recommend these as there is a variety of sizes to choose from suitable for posting with Royal Mail.
Royal Mail Large Letter PiP Box | Postal Cardboard Boxes
A paper mail bag is another great alternative to a plastic jiffy bag as it can be put into recycling or compost when it has served its purpose.
Premium 120gsm Paper Mail Bags - Durable & Stylish
I would recommend this environmentally friendly self adhesive kraft tape to tape up your orders and ensure that nothing falls out.
Recyclable Kraft Tape | Environmental Friendly Self Adhesive
If you're selling prints you may wish to purchase some “Do not bend” envelopes to ensure that your prints stay protected in transit and hopefully… they do not bend!
Do Not Bend Envelopes
Personalised Packaging
Here is some personalised packaging that I would recommend. From custom made postal boxes to paper carrier bags.
Looking for personalised packaging? I would recommend these! This postal box is 27x22.2x2.5cm. The PiP Size is a Large Letter.
Fast Customised Printed Brown Cardboard Boxes | 265x220x23mm
Looking for personalised padded envelopes? Look no further! I would recommend these padded envelopes. They are 10x16.5cm making it perfect for posting slightly smaller items that you don't want to break in transit.
Fast Customised Printed White Padded Envelopes | 100x165mm
Looking for custom made paper carrier bags? I would recommend these. I think these would be good for people that do markets and fayres that way people have something to carry round their purchases in and quite often not many people provide a bag.
Fast Customised Printed White Tape Handle Paper Carrier Bags | 203x127x254mm
Looking for bigger personalised padded envelopes? This one is 270x360mm (27x36cm) When it comes to posting this is classed as a “small parcel” with Royal Mail
Fast Customised Printed White Padded Envelopes | 270x360mm
Extras
This section contains extras that I would recommend but are not essential for your business. This can include thankyou cards/stickers, business cards ect.
I would recommend this website for your business cards as there is a wide variety of cards to choose from. You can personalise them to your own needs and pick your own size, paper type, lamination, single or double sided and you can even round the co...
Business Cards Printing, Personalised Business Card Design Online UK | instantprint
Here you can get your own custom made thankyou stickers. These are not essential however, I think they add a personal touch to your orders and it makes the buyer feel a bit more appreciated.
Personalised Thank You Stickers
Here you can get some custom made stickers for your business. The positives of having your own business stickers is that it gives you brand recognition and awareness as well as increased marketing and promotional opportunities. I would recommend gett...
Custom Roll Labels
You might wish to add flyers or leaflets to your packaging or hand them out at markets. As leaflets aren't expensive to produce and are easy to distribute, they're a great way to promote your business or product making them a great marketing tool.
A6 Flyers & Leaflets, A6 Flyer Printing & Design Online UK, A6 Leaflet Size | instantprint
Market Stuff
Here is some things that I would recommend for markets.
Looking for a banner for your business? I would recommend these mesh banners. These custom banners are great for attaching to a table at a market or fayre and you can reuse them. Once upon a time before online marketing banners were a great form of g...
PVC Mesh Banners, Mesh Banner Printing | instantprint
Looking for a weatherproof banner? Look no further! These banners are perfect for the outdoors.
PVC Banner Printing, Print Large Custom Vinyl Banners & Signs Online UK | instantprint