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⚠️ Trellus will be closed for all deliveries on Christmas Day and New Year's Day so our staff and drivers can enjoy the holidays with their families. Happy and Healthy Holidays.
May 31, 2023
Zilnicki Farms CSA delivery

Case Study – Zilnicki Farms

Zilnicki Farms is on a mission to help more Long Islanders discover fresh, local food. Trellus is helping this family business fulfill their mission, reaching more customers through same-day and scheduled delivery services. 
May 4, 2023

Mother’s Day 2023: Key Stats and Checklist for Success

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and here at Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace, we’re preparing our small business partners to make the most […]
April 13, 2023

Trellus Announces 20 Small Business Recipients of Local Delivery Grant 

  Recipients include 12 Women-Owned Businesses and 2 non-profits   LONG BEACH, N.Y. — April 13, 2023 — Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery announces the 20 small […]
April 6, 2023
Nelly's Empanadas: Autism Acceptance month feature

Autism Acceptance Month Spotlight: Nelly’s Empanadas

If you ask Nelly Mourelle about her calling as an entrepreneur, she’ll tell you she’s not just running a small business — it’s a small business […]
April 3, 2023

Case Study – Dolce Confections

In the past, Dolce Confections had to scramble every time they got a delivery. It was stressful figuring out who would be delivering an order and when. “It was always a struggle because by the time [...]
March 27, 2023
Mike LiPetri Interviews Adam Haber

Mike LiPetri, Adam Haber Discuss Amazon Problem for Downtowns

Trellus Co-founder and CEO Adam Haber recently appeared on the Mike LiPetri Show podcast to discuss financial topics as well as Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery. Trellus provides […]
March 24, 2023

Last-Mile Delivery: How Small Businesses Can Beat ‘Big Retail’

Just when you think the retail industry’s top players have it all together, you learn that the vast majority, 89%, are actually struggling with last-mile delivery […]
March 17, 2023
Dolce Confections

How Dolce Confections Saves Time and Money with Trellus

I would recommend Trellus to other small business owners for the peace of mind it provides, and also because it does help you to scale. If […]
March 9, 2023

‘The Jay Davis Show’ Explores Trellus CEO’s Start-Up Journey

Trellus Co-Founder and CEO recently Adam Haber appeared on “The Jay Davis Show” podcast for an insightful conversation about entrepreneurship.   Adam and Jay found common […]
February 24, 2023
Amazon takes 50% of sellers' revenue

Report: Amazon Takes 50% of Sellers’ Revenue

Small businesses can benefit by diversifying from Amazon and fulfilling their own local orders, considering Amazon pockets more than 50% of sellers’ revenue, up from 40% […]
February 17, 2023

5 Benefits of Starting a New Business that Offers Delivery

At Trellus, we recently came across a great article, “82 Best Business Ideas for New Entrepreneurs” by Akshat Biyani of Digital.com. This helpful guide is packed with small […]
February 10, 2023
Valentine's Day 2023

Winning Valentine’s Day 2023: 3 Keys to Small Business Success

Valentine’s Day 2023 is just around the corner, and shoppers are searching for the perfect gifts to express their affection. A recent survey by NRF and […]
January 17, 2023

PODCAST: How to Start a Delivery Business

Trellus CEO Adam Haber was recently interviewed on the UpFlip Podcast, where he was asked how to start and grow a delivery business. The UpFlip Podcast […]
January 17, 2023

Trellus Launches $10K Local Delivery Grant to Empower L.I. Small Businesses

Trellus Launches $10K Local Delivery Grant to Empower L.I. Small Businesses LONG BEACH, N.Y. — Jan. 17, 2023 — Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery is paying it […]
December 15, 2022
1010 WINS Small Biz Challenge

Trellus Declared Winner of 1010 WINS Small Business $10K Challenge

  It’s official! Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery is the Grand Prize winner of the 1010 WINS Small Business $10K Challenge, sponsored by Dime Community Bank.   […]
December 14, 2022
Top Tech Startup Awards

Trellus Named 2022 Top Tech Startup in Supply Chain and Logistics

Trellus Named 2022 Top Tech Startup by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive The Top Tech Startup award spotlights top software and technology startups in […]
December 8, 2022
B2B same-day delivery

B2B Same-Day Delivery Is Big Business: 3 Trends Show Why

    Behind every small business, there are operators who are everyday consumers. And like any consumers, they bring their own behaviors and expectations to running […]
December 7, 2022
JR Jensen accepts 40 Under 40 Award

Trellus Co-Founder JR Jensen Named to LIBN’s 40 Under 40

    Trellus is celebrating our Co-Founder and CTO JR Jensen, named to Long Island Business News‘ 40 Under 40 for 2022. This award, which began […]
November 29, 2022

Holiday Guide 2022: Gifts from Long Island Small Businesses

Trellus is pleased to share our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide featuring gifts from Long Island small businesses, delivered Same-Day!   This helpful guide features businesses across […]
November 2, 2022
Local delivery for the holidays

Why Use Local Delivery for the Holidays, not Shipping? 3 Facts

As independent business owners ease into the holiday season, many share a similar concern: How can a small business affordably compete with Amazon and other e-commerce […]
October 28, 2022
Long Island Best Places to Work

Trellus Named to 2022 Long Island Best Places to Work

Members of Team Trellus at our 2022 summer party   We’re thrilled to announce that Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery has been ranked one of the 2022 […]
September 20, 2022
HIA-LI Business Achievement Awards

Trellus Celebrates HIA-LI Business Achievement Award

Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery is a proud recipient of the 2022 HIA-LI Business Achievement Award. The awards, now in their 28th year, celebrate excellence in Long Island business.
August 17, 2022
Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race

Trellus Makes a Splash at Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race

Trellus Co-founders CEO Adam Haber and CTO JR Jensen on the maiden voyage of the SS Locally Delivered, built for the 2022 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race. […]
July 27, 2022
Last-mile logistics for small businesses

Last Mile Logistics for Small Businesses: 5 Things to Know

At Trellus, the merchants on our Same-Day Delivery platform are in need of last-mile logistics for small businesses. Many need a solution like Trellus that’s designed […]
July 13, 2022
Lucie Beatrix Podcast

VIDEO: Trellus Co-founder Opens Up on Lucie Beatrix Podcast

  Trellus Co-founder and CTO JR Jensen recently appeared on The Lucie Beatrix Podcast to discuss his journey as a creative entrepreneur and athlete. In this […]
June 27, 2022
Amplifying Your E-commerce Business

WEBINAR: Amplifying Your E-Commerce Business

Watch the Replay of Our Locally Delivered Webinar, Episode 2: Amplifying Your E-Commerce Business On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Trellus hosted our second Locally Delivered webinar, […]
June 22, 2022
Adam Haber discusses Trellus business model

A Closer Look at the Trellus Business Model with Schneps Connects

  Trellus CEO Adam Haber was a guest on the Schneps Connects podcast (Schneps Media). Host Joshua Schneps asked Adam many thoughtful questions that dove deeper […]
June 17, 2022
Innovate Long Island

Innovate Long Island Congratulates Trellus on 250th User Milestone

  Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery was highlighted by Innovate Long Island in the publication’s landmark 700th newsletter. Paying forward a congratulations, the InnovateLI editors shared Trellus’ announcement of […]
June 14, 2022
Trellus celebrates Madison's Niche as 250th sign-up

Trellus Celebrates Madison’s Niche as 250th Sign-up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trellus Celebrates Madison’s Niche as 250th Small Business Sign-up for Same-Day Local Delivery   LONG BEACH, NY (June 14, 2022) — Trellus Same-Day […]
June 14, 2022
Adam Haber talks last-mile logistics challenges on 'Ask a CEO'

VIDEO: Trellus CEO on Embracing Last-Mile Logistics Challenges

  Trellus CEO and Co-founder Adam Haber appeared on the “Ask a CEO” series, hosted by Greg Demetriou, CEO of Lorraine Gregory Communications. The title of […]
June 9, 2022
Trellus at Vision Long Island Smart Growth Awards

Trellus Honored at Vision Long Island Smart Growth Awards

Trellus Co-founders Brian Berkery, JR Jensen, and Adam Haber, celebrate Trellus latest community recognitions.    Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery was honored in June 2022 at the […]
June 6, 2022
Spectrum Bakes

Spectrum Bakes Serves Up Details on Trellus Partnership

Spectrum Bakes Enterprise Assistant Kelli Fisher was interviewed on a radio podcast and discussed the Spectrum organization’s partnership with Trellus. Photos by: Maria Rose Photography   […]
May 26, 2022

Long Island Small Business Podcast Endorses Trellus

Trellus Co-founders Adam Haber and JR Jensen were recently interviewed on the Voice of Small Business Podcast hosted by Nick Haiduk, co-owner of Haiduks Warehouse. This […]
May 13, 2022
LIBN Executive Circle Award

Trellus CEO Honored with LIBN Executive Circle Award

Trellus CEO and Co-founder Adam Haber was recently recognized with the 2022 LIBN Executive Circle Award, presented by Long Island Business News.   According to LIBN, […]
April 28, 2022
Long Island jewelry gift shops

Long Island Jewelry Gift Shops Well-Positioned for Mother’s Day

The National Retail Federation has some great news for U.S. retailers ahead of Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 8 this year. Here at Trellus, […]
April 22, 2022
O'beehave Naturals

O’beehave Naturals Bottles Up Fun, Sustainable Retail

Jeanine ‘Bean’ Longo behind the counter of O’beehave Naturals Refill Bar located at 541 Main St., Islip, NY Photos by: Maria Rose Photography   There is currently […]
April 19, 2022
Spectrum Designs

Spectrum Designs Sets New Benchmarks for Autism Acceptance

Spectrum Designs Headquarters, 366 Main St. Port Washington, NY Photos by: Maria Rose Photography   The word “disruption” is not typically associated with the autism community, […]
March 30, 2022
Leah Tozer

Leah Tozer: Making Waves for Long Island Small Businesses

Real estate broker and Trellus investor Leah Tozer prepares for a home staging in Long Beach, NY. Photos by: Maria Rose Photography    It’s a Monday […]
February 24, 2022

Eleanor’s Florist: A Home-Based Business in Full Bloom

Germel Hutchinson puts the finishing touches on a floral arrangement from Eleanor’s Florist in Jamaica, Queens. Photos By: Maria Rose Photography   A refrigerator, a computer, […]
February 17, 2022

LIAACC President Reflects on Black History Month and Entrepreneurship

Earlier this month, Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace joined the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC). This active Chamber has gone the extra […]
February 10, 2022
local shop

Q&A: Trellus Helps Small Companies Compete with Amazon

Trellus CEO and Co-founder Adam Haber was recently interviewed by Long Beach Patch. In this Q&A, Adam discusses how Trellus’ Same-Day Local Delivery service is helping […]
February 4, 2022
Queens Chamber of Commerce

Queens Chamber of Commerce Interviews Trellus CEO Adam Haber

The Queens Chamber of Commerce recently interviewed Trellus CEO Adam Haber and published the Q&A on their website. Below is the full article.   This week’s […]
February 2, 2022

Valentine’s Day Online Shopping Holds Lead in Retail Survey

Today’s consumers are buying online more than ever, and that includes Valentine’s Day online shopping. The first major gift-giving holiday of 2022 is just around the […]
February 1, 2022
Amazon's expansion poses threat to Long Island small businesses

Amazon Poses E-commerce Threat to Long Island’s Mom-and-Pops

In the following op-ed, Trellus CEO and Co-founder Adam Haber takes the opportunity to “sound off” on Amazon’s unbridled expansion on Long Island and e-commerce risks […]
January 28, 2022
locally delivered webinar

First-Ever ‘Locally Delivered’ Webinar Brings Trellus Community Together

Watch the Replay of the Locally Delivered Webinar     On Wednesday Jan. 26, 2022, Trellus hosted our first-ever Locally Delivered webinar. The Zoom discussion was […]
January 26, 2022
real-time visibility of delivery orders

Why Real-Time Visibility of Delivery Orders Matters to Retailers

With U.S. consumers looking for same-day delivery service, more retailers are striving to meet customers where they’re at, whether at home or on-the-go. Technology helps connect […]
January 12, 2022
Retail insights

3 Retail Insights Every Local Business Should Know in 2022

Did you know that the vast majority of consumers, over 90%, see 2 to 3 days as a baseline for delivery, while 30% expect same-day delivery? […]
January 6, 2022

Local Customers Want Contactless Delivery: 3 Ways Trellus Delivers

If your small business is among the thousands that adapted to pandemic-friendly services like contactless delivery in 2020, you’re in good company. Surviving was an accomplishment […]
December 16, 2021
Empire Business Award

Trellus Receives New York State Senate 2021 Empire Business Award

On Dec. 16, State Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) presented the New York State Senate 2021 Empire Business Award to Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & […]
December 6, 2021
local holiday gift guide

Local Holiday Gift Guide by Trellus Supports Long Island Small Businesses

In years past, last-minute holiday shopping typically began mid-December or later. However, a number of factors this year, from an early Hanukkah to a well-publicized supply chain shortage, have led to an early jump on the holiday shopping rush.
December 6, 2021

WRHU Radio Hofstra University Interviews Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery

The CEO and co-founder of Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace, Adam Haber, was recently interviewed by WRHU Radio, the radio station for Hofstra University, a […]
December 6, 2021
seed funding

Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery Closes Seed Funding Round

Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace recently issued the following press release announcing the closing of a seed funding round. The full press release is below: […]
November 17, 2021
delivery driver

Meet the Trellus Same-Day Delivery Driver: Gil Consuegra

  In early 2021, Gil Consuegra was searching for a new opportunity as a delivery driver in the gig economy. Previously, he drove for an Amazon […]
November 15, 2021
Long Island startup Trellus

Long Island Startup Trellus Takes on Amazon in Same-Day Delivery

Trellus is a Long Island startup providing same-day delivery services for LI merchants, often in two hours or less, utilizing an extremely affordable, rideshare-like service model. […]
November 10, 2021
HIA-LI Trade Show

Trellus Same-Day Delivery Interviewed at HIA-LI Trade Show

A story about the annual HIA-LI trade show, featuring Trellus same-day delivery and local marketplace, was published by Long Island Press on Oct. 21, 2021. The following […]
November 10, 2021
small business delivery

Trellus Small Business Delivery Service Eyes User Milestones

Trellus co-founder and CEO Adam Haber was interviewed by Long Island Press, and discussed why he was inspired to start a small business delivery service. As reported, Long […]
November 10, 2021
Long Island small business

Trellus Delivers Real Solutions for Long Island Small Businesses

Trellus was profiled by Long Island Business News in an article published Oct. 15, 2021. The article details how Trellus provides a critical service of same-day local […]
November 3, 2021
small businesses

Why Small Businesses Are a Good Bet for Trellus Co-Founder

For Trellus co-founder Adam Haber, there’s nothing more rewarding than trying to start a business. There’s also nothing quite like lying awake at night, staring up […]
October 13, 2021

What Is Trellus Local Same-Day Delivery?

The simplest definition of Trellus is “a Long-Island based same-day delivery service.” This explanation, while accurate, does not fully represent how Trellus serves partners and customers, […]
October 11, 2021
Adam Haber

Trellus Co-Founder Discusses Value of Regional Same-Day Delivery Service

Trellus co-founder Adam Haber was interviewed by Innovate Long Island and discussed the value of a regional delivery service in Nassau County, NY. The story was […]
March 6, 2021
local economy news segment

Local Economy News Segment Spotlights Trellus Same-Day Delivery

Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace was spotlighted in a CBS 2 New York segment on jobs numbers, in context of the local economy. The video […]
February 12, 2021
Long Island Main Street News

Long Island Main Street News Interviews Trellus Co-founders

In one of their first media appearances together, Trellus Co-founders Adam Haber, JR Jensen, and Brian Berkery were interviewed by Long Island Main Street News, a […]
October 15, 2020

Retail isn’t dead. It’s just changing

The last decade dramatically shook the retail sector. Almost 10,000 stores closed in 2019 alone. Much of this has been blamed on the popularity of online shopping. But today's brick-and mortar-retailers are also grappling with a host of other challenges.
October 15, 2020

6 Secrets to Growing a Successful Home-Based Business

Home-based businesses are great for a variety of reasons. They can be started on a shoestring budget, the overhead is low, there’s no rush-hour commute—the list of pros goes on and on.
October 15, 2020

15 tips to boost your business revenue while working from home during pandemic

Due to the pandemic, businesses have suffered and are going through financial crises. The question is, will they survive?
October 15, 2020

Five Must-Follow Rules To Becoming A Successful Entrepreneur

If you are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, you are more than likely wondering what it truly takes. There’s no cookie-cutter answer that applies to everyone.
October 15, 2020

29 Psychological Tricks To Make You Buy More

According to a recent survey, only 5% of people have never felt guilty about buying something. That means the majority of us, at some point in our lives, have regretted a purchase.
October 15, 2020

The great consumer shift: Ten charts that show how US shopping behavior is changing

Physical distancing and stay-at-home orders have forced whole consumer segments to shop differently. A few months into COVID-19, consumer shopping online has increased significantly across many categories.