subject: Franking Machines: Why Every Office Should Have One [print this page] Author: Paul Buchanan Author: Paul Buchanan
Most businesses need to make use of the postal system on a day to day basis. From sending information to prospective customers to forwarding invoices and other important documents, there are plenty of ways in which the post plays a central role in everyday office life. If a franking machine is not used to help manage the mail then stamps must be used but this method can be both time consuming and costly. If you use stamps to pay for office mail then money is definitely being wasted. A first class stamp costs 39p with the second class version currently standing at 30p. Franking machine customers receive discounted prices from Royal Mail which brings the cost of a first class letter down to 36p, a saving of 3p when compared to using stamps. A second class letter costs 25p to post when using a franking machine, a saving of 5p when compared to the stamp. The savings continue to increase with the weight and size of mail items. A packet weighing between 2001g and 4000g costs 8.22 to post using stamps whereas a franking machine customer would only pay 7.39, saving a total of 83p. A further benefit of having a franking machine is ability to pay exact postage. Without being able to accurately weigh and measure mail it can be difficult to know exactly how many stamps to use and there is a tendency to stick on an extra one just in case. A franking machine would eradicate the need for guesswork because inbuilt electronic scales accurately weigh postal items and the price is charged accordingly. Accurate electronic weighing can save you up to 20% on postage costs as it eliminates the need to overuse stamps which leads to you paying more than you should to post your mail. Franking machines are easy to use and save staff time when compared to the peeling and sticking on of stamps. Mail items are quickly weighed and a franking label printed so sorting out the mail takes no time at all. Ordering postage is quick easy and can be completed via the telephone in just under a minute or from the franking machine itself, depending on the model and package you choose. As well as saving time and money, franking machines UK can also help to promote brand awareness for your company. Franking machines can print your company name and/or logo onto every piece of outgoing mail, adding a professional touch to all correspondence as well as building brand awareness and strengthening brand identity. Switching to use of a franking machine allows you to promote your business on a daily basis and for no cost, a feat that is not usually achieved so easily. The machines themselves come in all shapes and sizes from digital franking machines to compact versions that fit right on your desktop so even if space is an issue you should still be able to make room for a franking machine in your office.About the Author:
Paul Buchanan writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
