Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts

Eligible expenses

The given information outlines initiatives designed to furnish small businesses with practical shipping solutions within Canada and internationally. These activities aim to support businesses by providing shipping discounts, tools, and resources tailored to their evolving needs and growth.

• Provision of tiered shipping discounts based on annual shipping expenditure.
• Access to an extensive network of post office locations for convenient package drop-off and delivery.
• Utilization of small business tools such as Snap Ship for label creation and pickup requests.
• Opportunities to purchase shipping supplies with membership discounts.
• Integration with ecommerce platforms featuring Canada Post shipping solutions.
• Resources for marketing, ecommerce, and shipping insights to help small businesses grow.
• Educational blog content on efficient label creation, network utilization, and international shipping strategies.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The Solutions for Small Business program offers shipping discounts that increase with the level of business spending, reviewed on a quarterly basis.
• Discount levels start at 9% for domestic and can reach up to 58% for international shipping based on yearly shipping expenditures.
• The program includes access to nearly 5,800 post office locations across Canada, enhancing connectivity for small businesses.
• Canada Post provides tools like Snap ShipTM for creating shipping labels and requesting pickups.
• The Solutions for Small Business membership also offers savings on shipping supplies, averaging 5%.
• There is a partnership with e-commerce providers for integrated shipping solutions like real-time rates and shipping label printing.