7 Reasons to Use a Postage Meter for Businesses

The cost of a postage meter may initially scare off some of the most thrifty business owners; however those who have invested in one will quickly realize that a postage meter can easily earn its keep as an important piece of office equipment. No more schlepping to the Post Office, standing in line, carrying heavy boxes, or sending a staff member for wasted payroll hours. No more worrying about your packages getting soaked by a sudden rainstorm, or falling down on the ice after a big snowstorm.

Businesses need to evaluate not just the cost of buying a postage meter, but the value of time that can be saved by having your very own Post Office™ in house. Especially those who send a lot of packages, such as online retailers, drop shippers, warehouses and eBay-ers. Whether you are small, one-man shop or a big company with over a thousand employees, a postage meter is an incredibly smart investment.

Here are 7 Reasons to Get a Postage Meter for Your Business:

1. Save Money – According to USPS statistics, businesses with a postage meter save approximately 20% each year in postage costs. This is because the postage scale shows you exactly how much postage is needed, so you never have to waste money by stamping too much.
2. Save Time – Going to the post office can be time consuming and inconvenient. The postage meter stays “open” around the clock, from the comfort of your own desk.
3. Tracking/Planning – If you want, the postage meter can track different departments or employees so that you can see exactly which areas of the company are sending the most packages or mailings. Tracking also helps with planning!
4. Increased Productivity – Since you are not wasting time lugging boxes to the post office, you will have more time to do other business-related tasks that require your attention. As a bonus, you will save on fuel! No need to go anywhere.
5. Scalable, Flexible – Postage meters come in different sizes, so you can choose one that is the right size for your business needs depending on how much mail you send.
6. Improves Customer Service – With a postage meter, you can print out shipping labels right away, so the customers know you are “on top of it” once they receive an email with the tracking number. You will get better reviews and satisfaction once customers realize that you have the ability to ship their products immediately after an order is placed.
7. Preparation – If the USPS changes the postage rates, you will be the first to know. The meter has software and can upload the new rates within a couple of minutes.

Keeping postage meter supplies handy is a good idea if you do a lot of mailings. Postage Meter Ink Cartridges should be kept on hand for the brand and model number of your postage meter. You can also recycle the cartridges and send them to us if you want to reduce waste and be known as an environmentally friendly organization.