Maximising Productivity: How Franking Machines Speed Up Business Operations

In today’s fast-paced business environment, every second counts. Whether you’re running a small office or managing a large corporation, streamlining daily tasks is essential for success. One area often overlooked is mail handling, which can be both time-consuming and costly without the right tools. Enter the franking machine – a simple yet powerful device that can significantly enhance productivity and reduce mailing costs for any business of any size.

In this blog, we’ll explore how using a  franking machine can speed up business operations, improve efficiency, and help your company stay ahead in an ever growing competitive marketplace.

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Automating Time-Consuming Tasks

Manually preparing mail and using stamps involves several steps: buying the stamps, calculating the postage, applying the stamps, and ensuring the correct amount is affixed. Issues can arise at every single step. For businesses sending out dozens or even hundreds of letters and/or parcels daily, this process can be a significant drain on time and resources.

A franking machine will simplify this by automating the entire process. Once you input the necessary information into the machine (weight, size, and destination) via an easy-to-use touch screen, the franking machine will calculate the correct postage and print the correct postage directly onto your envelopes or franking labels. This reduces manual labour, all but eliminates user error and saves you time.

By using a franking machine you will be able to process hundreds of items in a fraction of the time, free up your staff to focus on other higher-priority tasks within the business and ensure a consistent and professional appearance for all outgoing mail

Eliminating Postage Guesswork

Underpaying or overpaying for your postage can result in returned mail, delays, frustrated customers and expensive surcharges. By using a franking machine you can remove all the guesswork involved with figuring out your postage by providing precise calculations based on Royal Mail’s most current postage rates.

You simply have to weigh your mail item using the franking machine’s built-in scale, select the destination and mail type (e.g. First Class, Second Class, International Standard) and then the franking machine will automatically determine the exact postage required every time. You’ll never have to worry about miscalculated postage again, ensuring your mail reaches its destination promptly and without extra charges.

For an easy to follow guide on this, view our How do franking machines work? infographic here.

Streamlined Workflow for Bulk Mail

For businesses managing small or large volumes of mail, such as invoices, newsletters, or promotional flyers, a franking machine can drastically reduce the time and effort required. Instead of manually stamping each piece of mail, the machine handles everything in bulk with speed and accuracy.

Imagine a business needing to send out 1,000 marketing leaflets. Using manual methods, this task would take hours or even an entire day of dedication to ensure it was sent out. With a franking machine, the same task can be completed significantly faster, improving the overall productivity of the business and its staff.

A franking machine also comes with the ability to pre-program frequently used settings, saving time for repetitive daily tasks.

Cost Savings with Discounted Postage Rates

One of the biggest advantages and pulls of using a franking machine is having exclusive access to discounted postage rates. Royal Mail offer franking machine users/businesses lower rates for sending franked mail when compared to using stamps. These savings can be substantial, especially for businesses sending high volumes of mail regularly. Over time, these savings will add up, providing a significant return on your investment in a franking machine. Plus, with detailed reporting features, you can easily track and manage your postage expenses.

For example, the stamp price for a First Class letter is £1.65, whereas a franked First Class letter is £1.26. This means that every First Class letter you send, you save 39p (23.64%). If you send just 10 of these daily, you can save £3.90.

You can use our franking calculator here to see how much you can save when using a franking machine.

Improved Professional Image

First impressions always matter, and the way your mail looks can leave an ever-lasting impact and impression on your customers. Handwritten or irregularly stamped mail can come across as unprofessional and boring, while franked mail offers a clean, uniform, and polished appearance every time. You can include a company logo and/or return address as well as a custom message.

This is a great branding opportunity. Add your company logo or a promotional message alongside the postage mark, customise your envelopes to align with your brand identity and use your franking machine to not only speed up your operations but also enhance your brand’s credibility and professionalism in the eyes of your recipients.

User-Friendly Technology

All modern franking machines are designed with simplicity in mind, making them accessible & useable for all users, even those with minimal technical experience. Features such as touchscreens, guided setup wizards, and automatic rate updates ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for all. By having access to a intuitive interface with clear instructions, automated rate updates to reflect Royal Mail’s latest pricing and built-in troubleshooting guides for common issues allows your staff to quickly learn how to use the franking machine, ensuring a seamless integration into your business processes.

Conclusion

Investing in a franking machine is more than just upgrading your mailing process – it’s a strategic decision to enhance productivity, save money, and elevate your brand’s image. By automating repetitive tasks, eliminating errors, and offering a sleek, professional finish to your mail, franking machines empower all businesses to operate more efficiently in a competitive landscape.

At Mailcoms, we offer a range of franking machines. If you are interested in getting a franking machine or wish to upgrade to a Mailmark franking machine with even lower prices available, then please view our franking machine page here or call us today on 01543 572 776.

We are a Royal Mail Authorised Independent Inspector & Maintainer of Franking Machines with over 20,000 customers nationwide and we can supply you with our very own range of models.

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