Thursday 20 June 2013

Options you can consider while opting for a franking machine




Franking machine is a great relief for business owners who need to get loads of postal packages and envelopes stamped every day. Although some business owners remain skeptical about the initial investment connected with Franking Machine Prices, you will find that you are saving on time and money when you install one in your workplace! You will also find that it is boosting your business by letting you send bigger bulks of parcels to your clients. The most praiseworthy benefit of franking machines is that they give ample of options to the buyers. Let us know about some of them. 

·         Volume of work

You can pick up a small franking machine or a large FP as per the volume of your work.

·         Nature of work

While some mail franking tasks may be discrete in nature, others may come as bulks. You can choose either a basic franking machine or one that is equipped with feeders, stackers, folders, etc. for handling bulk work.

·         Customized fiscal plans

If a small machine serves your purpose then you can economize by buying a basic franking machine. But if your work calls for additional services and you have the financial infrastructure then you must spend more to get yourself a large franking machine. But if you require a large machine but have cash crunch, hiring a franking machine from a credible service provider is a wise option. Therefore, you can always adjust your preferences as per your requirements.

Thursday 9 May 2013

Leasing helps small businesses reap the benefits of Franking machines







Franking machines give a professional touch to all the mails dispatched by businesses and save a lot of time and money. Mail processing is no more a time taking job but can be done with just a few clicks. It can be owned or hired by businesses of any size depending on their mailing requirements. Franking Machine Prices are not an obstacle as one has the option of hiring it which cuts down the initial outlay considerably. Larger businesses have to handle enormous amount of mails and therefore need a franking device that is sturdy and long lasting. 

In contrast the smaller venture with petty postal need can do with simple franking systems. The market offers various choices of brands, size and price to choose from. Franking machines supplied by companies like Pitney Bowes is well known and in great demand. 

Small businesses always with budget constraints and owning a franking machine is in no way a small investment for them. But options like buying second hand or a refurbished machine can help them in acquiring one. Another alternative available to them is to hire these machines from approved companies like Pitney Bowes which also provide maintenance and support and also update from time to time. These extra services provided by the machine suppliers at a reasonable rent, many often attract even larger companies to lease franking machines instead of hiring them. This gives them freedom from worrying about the upkeep and maintenance of these postage machines.          

Wednesday 10 April 2013

What Are The Savings You Gain With Mail Franking System?




With stamp cost continuously rising as much as the postage cost, Royal Mail is providing better discounts to frank machine users.  

The savings you get depends entirely on the numbers of your franked mails.  But in general, a company may get 25% to 30% savings on each letter. But this still varies depending on the type of correspondence or package you are sending. 

Anyone with a franking machine whether it is a Neopost, Frama or Pitney Bowes can save a minimum amount of 16p for first class mails. 

In a year, the value can be great as it can total to savings of few thousand pounds.  On the other hand, you can also reclaim VAT when you used some of Royal Mail VATable products.
Aside from postage cost, a firm may also enjoy savings on labor cost because a franking machine doesn’t require much manual intervention. You need to assign personnel to go to post office and put the stamps.

Before investing a frank mail device, make sure to weigh if it is really a necessity on your business. You can only be satisfied with the savings if you are going to maximise the use of the system. If your business is just starting or doesn’t really rely on sending mails, then there is no need for Mail Franking

Do you have any question on operating a franking machine? We can help you. Please visit us at www.franking-machine-warehouse.co.uk.

Wednesday 20 March 2013

What are the benefits of renting a franking machine?



Do you need a franking machine for your business?  Leasing or hiring a franking machine suits a small company requiring only few letters to send in a week. 

After the increase of postage rates in UK, many companies now are shifting to the use of Mail Franking device instead of dropping their letters to the post office. 

With a franking machine, a company can save a whole lot of savings. It can be manifested especially when there is high volume of mails that need to be sent in a day. 

So what are the benefits of renting a Franking Machine?

·         It is a good short-term investment as a new device can range from £1,000 to as high as £20,000 depending on the brand and model. But when you hire, you just have to rent the machine for as little as £15 per month.
·         It is the best way to meet your mailing needs when you need to send only few letters a day. 

·         It suits small business’ requirements especially for startup companies that don’t have enough funds to invest on a new system.

·         It provides you opportunity to test the use of the device without losing so much on investment. When you lease, you don’t have to worry as you can easily change or return it to suit your requirements.

Do you need to hire a franking machine from Neopost, FP, Pitney Bowes or Frama? Please visit us at http://www.franking-machine-warehouse.co.uk/. You can also call us at 01543 572776 or send an email at info@mailcoms.co.uk.

Friday 8 March 2013

What Accessories and consumables are needed for Pitney Bowes franking machine?



Whether you are using low volume or high volume franking machine from any manufacturer including Pitney Bowes, Neopost, Frama or FP, you need almost the same list of accessories and consumables for your daily operation.
The accessories and consumables will help you in performing your daily franking activities with efficiency and no problem.  While you need to buy most of them, there are also that are supplied by Royal Mail free of cost.
·         Labels are recommended for small letters that appear bulky or for bigger envelopes and packets in order to guarantee that the envelopes and packets won’t be harmed when it is being franked.  You can order your labels from your manufacturer or dealer.
·         You can get containers and trays from Royal Mail upon request free of charge. Trays serve as organisers to separate your 1st and 2nd class mails making it easier for collection.
·         Envelopes are available in wide assortment of sizes and colours. You can order them online or from your distributor.
·         Ink. With Royal Mail updates, Blue inks are now preferred for franking. You can purchase them online or buy it from Royal Mail certified suppliers.
·         Red and Green Pouches are required for collection purposes of Royal Mail. Pouches come in varied sizes from Royal Mail. Green pouches are used for containing second class packets and letters while the red pouches hold the first class mails.
Do you need to buy accessories or consumables for your Francotyp Postalia frank mail system? Please visit us at www.franking-machine-warehouse.co.uk. We have range of consumables and accessories suited for your machine. You may also contact us at 01543 572776 or email us at nfo@mailcoms.co.uk.