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Franking machine facts you probably didn’t know
Franking has a longer and stranger history than most people realise. Here are a few facts worth knowing – and one that genuinely matters…
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Avoiding Unnecessary Costs By Franking Your Mail Correctly All The Time
Every day the Royal Mail will pick up on many franking mistakes made by businesses in the UK. In the summer this is even…
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Franking Machines Are Designed For All Business
Many UK businesses believe that a franking machine is only suitable for larger businesses and that only larger sized businesses can truly benefit from…
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You & Your Franking Machine
If your business still posts with stamps, a franking machine is almost always cheaper and faster. You can buy, rent or lease one from…
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What To Do If Your Franking Machine Goes Down?
If your franking machine goes down, the priority is to keep mail moving while you fix the cause: switch to a backup plan, take…
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How to Prepare Your Franked Mail Correctly
To prepare franked mail correctly, use smart blue ink and print a clear, readable impression in the top right of the item with the…
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How to Measure Your Mail and Avoid Franking Surcharges
To avoid Royal Mail surcharges, measure and weigh every mail item before franking, because postage now depends on length, width and thickness as well…
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Advantages of Using a Franking Machine Compared to Stamps
A franking machine is cheaper than stamps on almost every item, and it brings a more professional image, accurate postage and the convenience of…
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Making The Most Of Royal Mail’s Services & Products
It is important for any business to know their stuff when it comes to using the Royal Mail’s main services and products. By knowing…
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1st class vs 2nd class mail: what is the real difference?
For most businesses, the only real difference between 1st and 2nd class mail is the price, not the delivery speed. Both usually arrive in…
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The Evolution of Franked Mail
Franked mail has a long history – the “franking privilege” dates back to the 17th century, while franking machines were first sold commercially in…
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Reasons To Become Mailmark Compliant
Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode franking standard, introduced in 2014. A Mailmark franking machine prints a unique 2D barcode on every mail item, carries…
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