Professional order fulfillment designed for startups, side hustles, and home-based businesses — not just the big brands.
Running a small business means wearing every hat. When order volume starts climbing, fulfillment quickly becomes the thing that steals your evenings, your weekends, and your living space.
Who we serve
Launching a first product, brand, or promotional program, and looking for a fulfillment partner from day one.
E-commerce businesses run from home, an apartment, or a small office.
Ready to professionalize an operation that’s outgrown a side project.
E-commerce businesses run from home, an apartment, or a small office.
Promotional product businesses and creators who need flexible, reliable fulfillment support.
“If you’re shipping from a garage, basement, spare room, or storage unit and feeling the strain, you’re our ideal client.”
You don’t need thousands of orders a month to get great service. You just need a partner who actually wants to work with you.
Most large fulfillment companies are built for high-volume brands. We designed our operation around the needs of smaller sellers who still want professional results.
We welcome smaller and growing order volumes
Pallet racks, shelving, bins, and floor/bulk storage so you only pay for what you need
(60–78°F) in the Chicago suburbs
Orders shipped the same day when received by cutoff
Kitting, labeling, assembly, and custom packaging support.
Returns inspected, restocked, or cleared out efficiently
Know your stock levels with our modern WMS
Single, batch, zone, and wave picking for speed and accuracy
Track product lots and expiration dates when required
Bonded, insured, and professionally managed facilities
Big fulfillment companies often treat smaller clients as an afterthought. At Ship-Mate, supporting the little guys is a core part of how we operate.
Whether you’re just starting to feel the pressure of self-fulfillment or you’re ready to hand off operations so you can grow faster, we’re here to make the transition smooth and practical.
Let’s talk about your products, your current volume, and what “good” looks like for your business.
Not with us. We specifically work with startups and smaller sellers who need professional fulfillment without high minimums.
We prefer flexible arrangements that make sense for growing businesses. We’ll discuss terms that fit your situation.
Yes. Kitting, labeling, assembly, and special packaging requests are part of what we do regularly.
We operate facilities in the Lisle and Downers Grove, Illinois area with temperature-controlled storage.
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“No obligation. We never share your information. Prefer to talk? Call us or Schedule a time.”
