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Franked Business Envelopes

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How to Add Custom Branding to Your Franked Mail

You can add custom branding to your franked mail by printing your company logo, return address and a short marketing message – often called…

November 26, 2024

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Mailcoms Mailsend Franking Machine

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Essential maintenance tips to extend the life of your franking machine

A well-maintained franking machine prints cleanly, calculates postage accurately and avoids costly mailroom downtime. The good news is that most upkeep is simple: keep…

November 19, 2024

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Sustainable Recycle Program

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How do you recycle franking machine ink cartridges?

How do you recycle franking machine ink cartridges? To recycle your empty franking machine ink cartridges, send them free of charge to Mailcoms for…

November 12, 2024

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Franking Machine Supplies

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Franking Machine Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed

The most useful franking machine accessories are self-adhesive franking labels for parcels and odd-shaped items, meter posting envelopes for sending franked mail in bulk,…

November 5, 2024

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Packaging Supplies

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Packaging Solutions for Businesses: What Works Best with Franking Machines?

The best packaging to use with a franking machine depends on what you are sending. Business envelopes can be franked directly, while padded envelopes,…

October 30, 2024

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Custom Printed Envelopes​

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The Impact of a Franking Machine on Business Professionalism and Brand Image

Using a franking machine makes your business mail look polished, consistent and professional, which strengthens your brand image and builds trust with customers. Franked…

October 22, 2024

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Entrepreneurial Business of the Year

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Mailcoms Wins Entrepreneurial Business of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards 2024

Mailcoms has won Entrepreneurial Business of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards 2024, jointly with our sister company Fast Printed Packaging. The award,…

October 14, 2024

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Mailcoms Parcelsend Speed Franking Machine

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How to Handle Seasonal Mail Surges with a Franking Machine

A franking machine helps your business handle seasonal mail surges by speeding up processing, controlling postage costs and keeping your mailroom organised during peak…

October 1, 2024

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Mailcoms Parcelsend Essential Franking Machine

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Renting vs buying a franking machine: what is right for your business?

Whether to rent or buy a franking machine comes down to your mailing volume, budget and how much flexibility you want. Buying suits consistent,…

September 24, 2024

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Pedalling the Pyrenees

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Mailcoms Founder Pedalling the Pyrenees for the Headcase Cancer Trust

Why is Mailcoms’ founder pedalling the Pyrenees? Des McManus, Founder of Mailcoms and a keen cyclist, takes part as a guide rider in Pedal…

September 17, 2024

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Mailcoms Mailsend Speed Franking Machine

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How Franking Machines Can Reduce Your Business Expenses

Franking machines reduce business expenses by giving you access to lower Mailmark postage rates than stamps, weighing each item so you never overpay, and…

September 3, 2024

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Mailcoms Mailsend Franking Machine

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What are the benefits of using a franking machine?

What are the benefits of using a franking machine? A franking machine cuts your postage costs below the price of stamps, gives outgoing mail…

August 20, 2024

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