Top 5 reasons to use a franking machine

When it comes to managing mail nothing works like a franking machine.

So, what is a franking machine? and, what does a franking machine do? are questions asked by people who contact us. Some people feel that you need a lot of post in order to justify having a franking machine but even at low volumes, franking machines still make sense. They'll help you save a few pennies too. Here are the top five reasons that your business needs a franking machine...

When it comes to managing your outbound mail, nothing beats a franking machine.

Here are the top 5 reasons that your business needs a franking machine even if you are only sending a few pieces of post each day:

1.  Discounts

By using a franking machine you get an automatic discount on every standard mail item that you send.  OK, it's not a massive saving, but every little helps.  Also if you are sending more than 200 items at once, you could save even more with bulk discounts for franking machine users.  

2.  Convenience

No more queuing at the post office to buy stamps. No more rooting in drawers and cabinets to find those stamps you bought last week.  No more delayed mail when you inevitably run out of stamps.  A franking machine won't let you down.  You can top up 24/7. Quadient provides has a local support team and account managers based throughout the country.

3.  Savings

On top of the discounts and the time saved by not having to buy stamps every few days, a franking machine will deliver even more savings.  Credit won't get lost or wind up in the bottom of someone's drawer like stamps do.  Also with a franking machine, you can print the exact amount of credit you need.  That means no more overpaying for postage because your stamps don't add up to the exact amount needed to mail your item.  Whenever postage rate changes are announced, franking has always been cheaper than stamps. 

4.  Security & Control

You have complete control over who uses the machine.  That means you can control your spend.  You also have full visibility on who used what and when.  This means you can charge post back to the relative department, project or function responsible for each mailing.

5.  Promotion & Branding

A franked piece of mail looks more professional.  People will take your correspondence more seriously.  Add your own custom logos, images and return address.  A franking machine offers a great way to promote your business on every mail you send.  These are just some of the benefits that a franking machine brings, and you don't need massive mail volumes for a franking machine to make sense.