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The Hidden Costs of Manual Mailing

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The Hidden Costs of Manual Mailing

Manual mailing costs far more than stamps and labels. The biggest hidden costs are wasted staff time, repeated Post Office trips, postage overpayments, errors,…

May 26, 2026

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Where Businesses Waste Money on Postage (And How to Stop It)

Most businesses waste money on postage through avoidable mistakes: paying full price with stamps, overpaying “just in case”, spending staff time on manual processes,…

May 18, 2026

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Is Your Mailing Process Slowing Your Business Down

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Is Your Mailing Process Slowing Your Business Down?

If your mailing process is slow, repetitive or hard to track, it is probably costing your business more time and money than you realise.…

May 11, 2026

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5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Stamps

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5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Stamps

If your business sends mail regularly, spends more on postage than it should, keeps running out of stamps, loses time at the Post Office,…

May 6, 2026

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Mailcoms Mailsend Speed Franking Machine

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Still Queuing at the Post Office? There Is a Better Way

If your business still queues at the Post Office to send mail, there is a faster, cheaper way. A franking machine lets you print…

April 28, 2026

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Mailcoms Mailsend Prime Franking Machine

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Why Businesses Overpay for Postage (Without Realising It)

Many businesses overpay for postage without realising it because they pay full retail rates with stamps, guess postage instead of weighing it, have no…

April 20, 2026

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Mailcoms Mailstart+ Franking Machine

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Why Businesses Are Still Moving Away from Stamps

Businesses are still moving away from stamps in 2026 because franking machines are cheaper, faster and easier to control. Franking gives access to Royal…

April 13, 2026

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Royal Mail Postage Rates 2026 Announced

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Royal Mail postage rates 2026: now in effect

The new Royal Mail postage rates for 2026 are in effect from 7 April 2026. All Mailmark franking machine users should be using the…

April 7, 2026

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Mailcoms Mailsend Pro Franking Machine

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Top 6 Benefits of Using a Franking Machine for Small Businesses

A franking machine helps small businesses cut postage costs, save time and present a more professional image. Because Royal Mail charges franking users less…

April 1, 2026

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Custom Printed Envelopes​

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Why Businesses Are Combining Franking with Custom Printed Packaging in 2026

In 2026, UK businesses are combining franking machines with custom printed packaging because together they create a smarter, more streamlined shipping process that cuts…

March 23, 2026

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Royal Mail Postage Rates 2026 Announced

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Royal Mail franking prices 2026

Royal Mail has announced its 2026 stamp and franking prices, effective from 7 April 2026. Franking with a Mailmark machine remains cheaper than stamps…

March 17, 2026

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FP Mailing Postbase Single Cut Franking Labels

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FP Mailing Franking Machine Labels: The 2026 Buyer’s Guide

The right FP Mailing franking machine labels are self-adhesive labels that fit your specific Postbase model, print a crisp Mailmark 2D barcode and meet…

March 16, 2026

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