Print Stamps Online
In today’s current economic crisis, finding alternative methods to save money has become a priority among
consumers in general, and businesses in particular. Stamps.com allows a business owner to print postage online and thus
substantially reduce the amount of money spent on postage.
What are the benefits of printing online? Considering there may be another increase in postage this year, there
are many advantages that will affect a business owner’s bottom line. Let’s take a look at a few.
Regardless of the size of the business, Stamps.com offers a myriad of discounted rates on USPS-approved postage and mail
services. For example, at the time of writing, you can save up to 11% on Priority Mail shipments; 3% discount on
Express Mail; 6% and 8% on Priority Mail and Express Mail international shipping, respectively; 21% on FedEx
shipments; 10% on insurance; free delivery confirmation and more, check out their website for current discounts,
which may vary from those above.
How does it work? It's quite simple; really. Registering with Stamps.com requires a monthly fee. You will generally receive a digital scale,
postage, and a supply kit as an initial offering during the trial. Once you have these items, you can begin to
process the mail right from your office PC. In fact, if you need a 25 lb. scale for bulk items, you can always
purchase it from Stamps.com.
If you have a package you need to send to a customer, just place it on the scale and it will be accurately
weighed. The scale connects to your PC and becomes immediately integrated with the software provided.
The postage needed is calculated and printed at the same time. Moreover, the postage can be printed on standard
labels, directly on envelopes, or even plain paper if you so choose.
What is so unique to Stamps.com is that you are given several options as to how you wish to send a
package, which allows for additional savings to your business. Moreover, you will be given an estimated time of
delivery as well so that you can track the package and/or send the information to the recipient.
After the postage has been placed on the package, you can either call USPS for pickup or take advantage of
Stamps.com unique feature that will allow you to place a package into a mailbox
even if it is over 16 oz. This is due to the fact that they, in conjunction with USPS, has limited the
restrictions placed on items over 16 oz. Think of the time saved with this feature!
Finally, another great feature of Stamps.com is that it keeps a running record of all the postage you print. This
allows you to keep records on the amount of money you spend on postage and make necessary adjustments to further
decrease the cost of postage.
Print postage online and discover a new and improved way your business can cut costs and, at the same time,
keep the integrity of your business mailings intact.
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