Business owners are always looking for ways to save money and increase their availability to customers. Countless hours are spent managing company mail, hours that would be best spent in other ways. One way to increase productivity and save time is to streamline the way the company handles its mail. This is best accomplished by using a franking machine, instead of postage. Franking presents a professional company image and business owners receive discounts for using franking machines instead of postage stamps. This is largely because it is less expensive to process franked mail than stamped mail.
Many types of mail can be franked including first class, second class, special delivery, recorded delivery and airmail. Franking machines are available for purchase or lease. Purchasing a franking machine allows you to avoid rental payments each month and there is no contract to sign. However, many business owners choose to lease franking machines because the lease agreement includes a maintenance contract that will cover repairs to the machine if it breaks down.
When choosing a franking machine, be sure to tell the supplier what your company needs are. If your company mails many large packages, it may be necessary to select a franking machine with a heavy duty scale. No matter which machine you choose, franking your mail will save your company money and save valuable time for business owners.