A franking post box is a Royal Mail post box which will only accept mail which has been franked with a franking machine. It is possible to send franked mail via standard ‘stamped post’ boxes if you meet certain conditions. However, if you do this it will be taken to the sorting office with the stamped post, even though it does not need to be sorted. By using a franking post box your franked mail avoids this stage and can be processed faster. Where is your nearest franking post box? To find your nearest franking post box you need to …
Any business, large or small, relies to some extent on Royal Mail to deliver letters and packages. Mailroom expenses can escalate if you don’t have a handle on the most efficient and cost effective way of sending mail: a franking machine. But how much does a franking machine cost? One thing that prevents many small to medium businesses from using franked mail is the perceived cost of the franking machine itself. There is also a misconception that franking machines can entail considerable ongoing expenses. In fact, a franking machine can be leased, and the leading firms all offer increasingly competitive …
Royal Mail’s latest round of price changes came in on 31st March 2017. How much have first and second class stamps gone up by? The price rises have seen the cost of a first class stamp rise to 65p. In 2016 the price was 64p, which is a rise of 1p per stamp. The new price of a second class stamp is now 56p, a rise of 1p from the previous 55p. First Class Stamp is £0.65 Second Class Stamp is £0.55 What about prices for other stamps? Other commonly used services include the large letter first and second class …
If you are considering switching over from regular postage to a franking machine it is important to get a machine that will serve your needs. The Pitney Bowes DM60 franking machine is an excellent choice, especially for small businesses with relatively light mail processing requirements each day. Size-wise it is compact and yet provides an integrated scale that can handle parcels up to 2.5kg in weight. Once it is properly set up and ready to use it will become an essential piece of equipment in any small office or business. Why choose Pitney Bowes? This brand is a major player …
