Franking machines: Are they worth it?
Most small to medium distribution businesses will find themselves constantly needing to post products and letters to their customers. Franking machine rental is an opportunity to make that posting easier and more cost effective for your business.
Choosing franking machine rentals comes with many benefits. The monthly cost is low and is adjusted to the business needs depending on how high the postage demand is. Renting your franking machine also comes with a support service for any issues that may arise along the way with your franking machine with technician level trained staff available on a helpline. FP Mailing also provides a service with all franking machine rentals called SWOP IT. If the issue with the franking machine cannot be fixed via support from the helpline, FP Mailing will find a convenient time to swop the old machine for a replacement. They aim to send the replacement the same day, and collect the old machine at the same time, meaning there will be minimal complications affecting your franking schedule or any delay of the franking of letters and parcels. Another benefit is the short contract lengths, giving you flexibility with your franking machine needs and costs; if you find business booming and you need to upgrade your posting, short contracts enable easy changing for all and any business needs.
If your business is sending more than five letters a day, then the cost of franking machine rental is likely to be covered by the savings on postage; the franking machine also comes with a
Royal Mail mailmark rate up to 33%, saving you money with every postage. Along with this saving, franking machines provide correct stamping payment. Under and over stamping is common but inconvenient, and a waste of money. With a franking machine with an integral scale, this won’t be an issue, making sure each letter or package being sent has the correct franking for its weight or size. Along with money saving, there’s a time-saving element benefit also involved. Franking machines are able to be topped up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, meaning you’ll never be caught out on a Sunday when the local post office is closed. It also means all processing can be done from the business office, making the process of out-going mail more convenient.
You’re also able to customize your franking stamps and put your company logo on them, along with any promotional messages that may be desired. The FP Mailing’s main rental service is the Postbase Mini machine. The Postbase Mini is a simple, cost-effective way for small to medium businesses to frank mail at the lowest cost available. There is also a high-volume product available for bigger business with more intensive franking needs, meaning that there are an option and franking machine suitable for all businesses.
Free quick and simple quotes are available for any business, making it easier than ever to find a rental agreement perfect for you.
