Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts
Last Update: March 21, 2025
Canada
Volume-based shipping discounts
Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Other Support
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Grant Providers
- Canada Post
- Government of Canada
Status
Open
Overview of the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts program
Save up to 34% on business shipping expenses and get next-day delivery on domestic and international shipping.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 20,400
Implement a next-day delivery system for local organic produce
$ 25,500
Set up a next-day delivery service for handmade ceramics
$ 17,000
Establish a next-day delivery service for craft beer
$ 28,900
Develop a next-day delivery service for organic skincare products
$ 27,200
Launch a next-day delivery service for vegan bakery products
$ 23,800
Create a next-day delivery service for handmade crafts
Eligibility criteria of the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts program
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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.
How to apply to the Solutions for Small Business — Shipping Discounts program
1
Register for the program
- Log in or register for Canada Post's Small Business Solutions program.
- Provide the necessary information to become a member.
2
Start shipping Use the available shipping tools to manage your shipments.
Schedule pickups and create shipping labels with Click & Ship.
3
Track expenses
- Keep a record of your shipping expenses to benefit from discounts.
- Check your savings level quarterly based on your annual expenses.
4
Use discounts
- Apply the discounts obtained for shipping expenses to your future shipments.
- Take advantage of discounts on shipping supplies by using your member number.
Additional information
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.
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