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✨Small Business Shipping Supplies📦
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items How do you get started shipping products as a small business? Great question I’d love to help you! Here’s everything I’ve used in the past that I actually recommend!
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Labels
Mailers
Protection
General Shipping
Labels
If you don’t already have a printer at home, this is a great affordable option! You can use it for shipping labels AND other branding labels. The only downside is that because it uses HEAT and not INK, everything printed will be black. Don’t forget t...
Thermal Shipping Label Printer: 4x6
Most thermal printers will send you a few labels to get started, but when it’s time to replenish, make sure you’re ensuring the size will work with your printer and consider the cost per unit!
Thermal Shipping Labels, 200 Fanfold, 4”x 6”
When you have a thermal printer, the sky is the limit for the kinds of stickers and labels you can print! Shipping labels? Check. Branding labels? Absolutely. Fun little sassy stickers? Go off queen.
Transparent Waterproof Thermal Stickers 1.5 Inch 350 Pcs
Already have a printer? Heck yeah! Grab some printable labels that are compatible with your printer type!
Shipping Labels Half Sheet 5.5x8.5 - 200
Mailers
When it comes to mailers, I keep an eye on the price per unit while also trying to find something fun and on brand! Make sure to double check the measurements of what you’ll be shipping because when it comes to postage, size does matter! There’s also...
Floral Poly Mailers 6X9, 100 Pack
Poly or bubble? Bubble or poly? Depends on what you need it for! For items that need a little extra protection, bubble mailers are a great option. Just be sure to view the usable space inside as the measurements listed are usually for the outside - y...
Bubble Mailers 4x8 Light Pink Waterproof 50ct
If you’re shipping a larger quantity or more fragile items, a shipping box is going to be your best friend. Keep in mind the size of your product (you want the least amount of extra space!) and the cost per unit when you’re ordering! Shipping costs c...
Small Shipping Boxes - 50 Pack 6x4x3
If you’re shipping with boxes or want a little extra security with your shipping labels, shipping tape is a must have! It’s also a great way to collect all the pet hair in your work station (a joke, but not really… iykyk).
Heavy Duty Packing Tape w/ Dispenser 1.88in
Protection
Shipping products that need a little extra protection? There’s a solution for that!
Foam Wrap Sheets 7.38x7.5in 1/16in 100pk
Give your products a little extra cushion on their journeys to their new homes. Just make sure you account for the size of your mailers!
Bubble Pouches, 4x6” 50 Pcs
A more eco-friendly solution to protecting your products en route to their final destinations!
Honeycomb Packing Paper 12" x 150ft with Rope
Best for boxed shipping, a great, eco-friendly way to protect your product! For fragile items, your goal should be to allow for the least amount of movement in shipping, so fill generously!
Compostable Biodegradable Packing Peanuts 1 Cu Ft
General Shipping
One of the most important aspects of shipping is WEIGHT! Having an affordable small scale will help make sure you pay the correct amount for shipping (thank goodness, bc we don’t need to be overpaying when margins are already thin!)
Digital Food Scale, 22lb/10kg
Don’t let your customers forget who they ordered from. A nice little note in a card or your business card tucked away makes them more likely to remember you and repeat their orders! Don’t have a regular printer? Grab a fun thermal sticker label in a ...
Printable Business Cards 2x3.5 White 100
I can’t lie, I’m a sucker for cute packaging. It’s not necessary, especially if you’re just starting out, but adds a nice touch to really bring the customer experience together!
Mylar Resealable Bag w/ Zipper, Clear Window, 2.7x3.9in, Purple Pink, 100 pack
Again, not necessary if you’re just starting out but a cute way to wrap up your products!
Small White Mesh Drawstring Bags 3x4, 100ct
Sometimes your products just need a little ✨dazzle✨ as they take on their journeys to their new homes.
Holo Star Product Bags 4x6 inch 100ct