“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” — Jimmy Dean
September 2017 mycuppa Newsletter
At a glance.
Yes, it's only late August, and we're firing off early this month. Reason - our Newsletter does hit us with crazy order volumes for the first few days after release, and we wanted to get this out of the way before Father's Day and the average higher weekend order volumes.
The wait is over - Sendle is here, and gosh, it's great to have a genuinely viable alternative to AusPost. Please take a moment to read our tips for getting the best out of this innovative new service here.
In our opinion piece this month, we look at the accelerating rate of change predicted for Australian retail. In particular, they are transforming logistics and what Shopping Centers plan on doing to Amazon-proof their turf.
For those coffee enthusiasts seeking to improve their espresso extractions, we look at the importance of dose distribution and tamping.
How to get the best from our new Sendle shipping service
The wait is over.
We switched to Sendle in late August and shipped 200 parcels via Sendle.
Around 25 - 33% of our customers are selecting Sendle as their shipping provider.
This is a significant milestone for Sendle, considering they only handle 1-18kg parcels.
Orders weighing less than 600g will not ship via Sendle, nor will orders be delivered to PO Box or Parcel Lockers.
So far, the results have been tremendous.
Many customers have sent us "thanks" for offering Sendle as an alternative to AusPost.
Please take a moment to read our article to understand what Sendle offers and how to get the best out of this innovative new service.
Read our Sendle Service tips here
Change in Australian retail is accelerating.
According to journalists and a myriad of experts, the leaders of Australian retail are trying to Amazon-proof their businesses.
Shopping Centres are ditching department stores for more food outlets, hairdressers and Tesla cars.
Please read our latest opinion piece on the changing landscape of Retail and Amazon's Australian arrival here
Why distribution and tamping are so important
Customers often ask me what the correct tamp pressure is for using their espresso grinders and machines.
The answer, of course, is always a bit more complicated.
For those enthusiasts seeking to understand why distributing ground coffee carefully before tamping is essential, please read here.
