Franking software with SMART features for posting parcels If you’re posting mail from your business, you’ll already know that a franking machine offers many advantages over stamps – saving time, money, and inconvenience being the most valuable. The advancements in franking technology in conjunction with Royal Mail with smart franking machines that track VAT, and…
Lease your mailroom equipment The last 18 months have made us all aware of how quickly businesses have had to adapt to change, but this has simply accelerated a trend for technology leading progress. The need to keep up with that technology with the latest equipment can be a strain on businesses of all sizes.…
Audit your existing mailroom to uncover huge savings Your mailroom is the heart of the communication with your customers, with inbound and outbound mail flowing constantly – keeping that relationship alive. In an era where modern technology means they expect swift responses, how you manage that mailroom is vital to your business. Both incoming and…
Online franking and delivery of your business mail We all love a bit of DIY. Roll up the sleeves, have a go, and stand back to admire your hard work – and that philosophy is fine if you’re talking about changing the oil in your car or putting up some shelves – but if you…
What you need to know about export and import charges Even though the UK decided to leave the EU in the 2016 referendum, the last four years have been full of confusion and debate about what this actually means. From changes to industry regulations, movement of people, tax and customs charges, and holiday visas, the…
The right envelope needs to do more than just fit the contents. Take a read through this quick guide to the envelopes available from Twofold Ltd, and the most common types used for different purposes. For most of us, choosing an envelope probably doesn’t go a lot further than ‘will this letter fit inside?’ or…
Should you buy or rent your franking machine? If you’re posting mail regularly, even if it’s a few items a day, you’ve probably looked into franked mail to save you money. If you’ve been sending mail with stamps, or queued up in line at the post office, possibly over several trips a day, you’ll know…
3 Ways a franking machine can improve your business branding Before they even open their mail, your customers — existing and potential — should be able to see who it is from, be assured it is authentic and form a positive opinion of your brand. A franking machine allows you to do all three. When…
3 ways GDPR is an opportunity for direct mail It might feel like the business world has been huffing and puffing over GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) forever but since its roll out in May 2018 some interesting opportunities have been revealed — especially for direct mail. Whilst many businesses have developed a GDPR-compliant process…
Five Reasons Digital Franking Machines are the Future for Business There is something pleasingly traditional about franking machines, which have been around since 1884, but the digital age has brought these stalwarts of the mailroom bang up to date. If businesses don’t want to miss out on substantial cost savings and performance perks, they should…
10 Benefits of mailmark Franking Introduced by Royal Mail in 2014, Mailmark is the new generation of franking mark that replaces the traditional ‘town and crown’ die with a faster, more efficient and machine-readable 2D barcode. You will need a Mailmark-enabled franking machine to get on board, but is it worth the investment when the old…