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Peak shipping season rates, fees and surcharges cheat sheet
It's official. Peak shipping season is here. As always, we have all the details so you can plan ahead and avoid any unexpected charges. See what services are affected, get all the rates, surcharges, and fees, and tips on how to save!
Here’s a quick review of major changes:
- USPS® to...
Mail Automation isn't just for big businesses!
Companies of all sizes are delivering communications in a better, faster way. Mail automation is important for every business, but especially small businesses because they run on tighter budgets with fewer resources. Learn how an intelligent folder inserter machine can boost your...
What is...Presorting?
Article Updated: June 28, 2022
Presorting is the process of grouping mail pieces by zip code before delivering them to the Post Office. Organizing your mail by delivery destination is one way to lower postage costs. When you group mail together by zip code it helps the Postal Service save...
3 Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs
Shipping costs seem to increase every year. Knowing what factors impact your shipping rates is the best way to keep shipping costs to a minimum. Our mailing and shipping experts outlined 3 ways to reduce shipping costs to help you reduce your shipping costs.
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USPS® Mail Slowdown and Delays - and HOW TO AVOID THEM!
What you need to know about the USPS® mail slowdown and how to avoid the delays...
On Oct 1, 2021, the U.S. Postal Service announced that the delivery standard for First-Class Mail® would get longer, not shorter. In the past, First-Class Mail took between one to three days depending on...
BREAKING NEWS! The U.S. Postal Service Announces Major Price Changes to Popular Mail Services
Attention Mailers: The USPS® Plans to Raise Postage Rates Beginning August 29
Late last week, the USPS applied for postage rate increases for first-class letters, postcards, newspapers, Certified Mail and a few other important services with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). If...
6 Certified Mail Myths Debunked
MYTH #1: Certified Mail™ is just for legal documents.
Debunked! Certified Mail is a USPS® Extra Service that can be used for any critical mailing that needs proof of delivery. Certified Mail requires a recipient signature, but this signature record is maintained for two years by the USPS. If...
What Is Informed Delivery?
Pat Mango is a 20-year veteran of the mailing industry. He was the Manager of Postal Relations at Quadient USA, responsible for creating and implementing postal initiative programs in support of Quadient's Postal Relations team. Now Pat works at the USPS® , but he still provides us essential...
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