HARLOW, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 06/13/12 — In order to help combat the increased postal costs that so many SMEs are battling with, Pitney Bowes is urging businesses to consider moving to franking machines, which can provide a far cheaper alternative even for those sending low volumes of mail. Recent research revealed that 15 per cent of SMEs in the UK were considering using a franking machine as a practical and cheaper alternative to stamps, however it isn-t just the financial benefits of franked mail which should be considered by businesses – the method is a time-efficient alternative which projects a more professional image and can make communication more effective.
With a 30 per cent jump in first class stamps it is important that businesses do not panic and abandon physical mail as a communication channel. Physical mail need not be as expensive as many fear, for example the Pitney Bowes DM50 is available on lease for just GBP 9.99 per month. The Smart Meter, which is ideally suited to SMEs, also incorporates a built-in scale which calculates postal costs quickly and easily.
The DM50 also has an exclusive text entry facility which means companies can add personalised messages easily to envelopes; these have been shown to dramatically improve open rates. With postage rates automatically updated on the machine, the risk of overpaying for post is eliminated and overcharging becomes a thing of the past.
Pitney Bowes has published comprehensive advice about the rate change online at as well as offering specific product options suitable for small and micro businesses.
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