The best way to send business mail: stamps, franking, pre-paid envelopes or online postage? There are numerous ways of sending letters via Royal Mail including stamps, franking your letters and parcels, buying pre-paid envelopes or printing online postage labels. So let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each of the many ways […]
Why switch from an analogue to a digital franking machine? Some years ago, you probably established that it would be cheaper to frank your mail than to use stamps. You’ve seen that you can make considerable savings of up to 37% per item of post and that you can project a more professional image on
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Reducing the cost of communicating with your clients There are myriad ways to communicate with your audience; whilst the use of digital transmissions continues to increase with companies sending invoices electronically, scanning and storing correspondence in document management systems, many clients would rather receive their communications by post. Organisations can use a variety of methods
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The most impressive franking machines on the market With only four franking machine manufacturers to choose from [Frama, Francotyp Postalia, Neopost and Pitney Bowes], you’d think it would be easy to select a device that meets your business needs both now and in the future. You can discover more about the advantages of franking over
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1st class mail vs 2nd class mail: what is the real difference? The jury is still out as to whether it is any more beneficial to send mail by first or second class post. Second class mail was introduced in the 60s and provided a discount for bulk mailings that could be handled with less
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How to drive down the cost of your mailing Deregulation of postal services gives organisations the ability to choose a mailing solution that meets their specific business needs. Mailing houses Mailing houses offer a full range of mail fulfilment and direct mail services so that you benefit from the lowest postage rates for your UK
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The Beginner’s Guide to using a franking machine for mass mailings Many organisations from large companies to sole traders, government agencies and the public sector send thousands of items of post daily. Imagine the hassle and cost of mass mailing if you had to go back and forth to the Post Office to send your
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Keeping track of your mail Businesses that send and receive high volumes of parcels and mail face the challenge of monitoring their valuable assets from dispatch to delivery. Manual processes can lead to misplaced packages, additional costs and a reduction in customer satisfaction. There are numerous tracking solutions on the market and we hope to
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The secret pricing of the UK franking suppliers In the UK you have the choice of buying or renting a franking machine and it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages together with the “hidden” charges for both in order to make an informed decision. Buying a franking machine The cost of purchasing a
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What is Royal Mail Mailmark™ Franking? Royal Mail Mailmark™ was introduced in 2014 to enhance the way mail is processed and to streamline postal services. It replaces the traditional franked mark with a machine-readable 2D barcode. https://youtu.be/QFmyC1nL3Dk You’ll need a Mailmark™ enabled franking machine to enjoy the benefits of Mailmark™ technology, but you may be
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