Small & Medium Business Shipping Resource Hub

Practical shipping guides for Australian small & medium business.

A library of practical guides on shipping for Australian small and medium businesses — choosing a courier, flat-rate pricing, same-day delivery, Shopify integration, and how courier models compare.

COMPARISON

How MailPlus compares for Australian small business

See how the MailPlus model stacks up on pricing, speed, pickup, integration and contract — the things small businesses weigh up most.

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GUIDE

How to choose a courier for your Australian small business

Compare delivery speed, flat-rate vs destination-based pricing, pickup, integration and support — the five factors that matter.

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COMPARISON

Australia Post vs. courier services: what small businesses need to know

Coverage, same-day pickup, pricing and accountability compared — and how MailPlus bridges both.

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EXPLAINER

What is a flat-rate courier and when does it make sense?

How fixed-rate pricing works, how it compares to destination-based pricing, and when it's the right fit.

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GUIDE

Same-day local delivery: how hand-to-hand courier service works

How a local owner-operator delivers items door to door — and when same-day local delivery is the right choice.

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HOW-TO

How to integrate your Shopify store with a courier

A step-by-step guide to syncing orders, printing labels and automating tracking — free with ShipMate.

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EXPLAINER

Owner-operator courier networks vs. large logistics companies

Consistency and accountability versus scale — how the owner-operator model works and why it matters.

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COMPARISON

Sendle shut down in Australia: what happened & your best alternative

What happened to Sendle, how the MailPlus model differs, and how former customers can switch.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The MailPlus Resource Hub is a library of practical guides on shipping for Australian small and medium businesses. It covers choosing a courier, flat-rate pricing, same-day delivery, Shopify integration, and how courier models compare. Each article gives factual answers to questions small business owners commonly ask.
MailPlus is an Australian express parcel delivery network for small and medium businesses, founded in 1997, with approximately 300 vehicles across 120+ franchises Australia-wide. It offers express delivery to anywhere in Australia with their free shipping platform ShipMate, Post Office collect & lodge, and same-day local hand-to-hand delivery.
Yes. MailPlus uses flat-rate pricing for items up to 5kg, with heavier items up to 20kg also available. Delivery is 1–2 business days Australia-wide, with 95% of shipments arriving overnight on business days. There's no lock-in contract and no minimum volume — you only pay for what you send.