If you're here reading this there's a good chance you already know about all the amazing things franking machines can do, how they can help improve your business's communication, and how they can save you money in the long run. However, you may have questions - how much is a franking machine? For example. However if by any chance you need a recap then let us go over how franking machines can be an asset to your business.
For businesses who send a lot of posts - whether that's packages, documents, or letters - franking is a great way of streamlining a rather dull and laborious task, it also makes your business look pretty professional.
Regardless of size, all companies should consider getting a franking machine, whether that's buying one outright or financing it. There are loads of benefits that come with getting a franking machine which we'll explain in a bit but first let's look at the type of mail that can be franked.
1. Discounts, of a Royal proportion - at the time of writing, the folks over at Royal Mail offer a significant 34% discount for franked mail as opposed to stamped mail - pretty decent, right? The reason for such a significant discount is because your business saves Royal Mail a lot of time and effort. A franking machine does the expensive postage assembly that Royal Mail has to spend a lot of time/money doing... hence the generous offer.
Franking machines can range in price, if you're serious though you're going to want to buy a decent priced one, after all, you get what you pay for, right?! Franking at scale can get quite expensive so financing your machines might be a good option, especially if you're a start-up business.
No huge initial payout: new equipment can be expensive and sometimes businesses, especially startups, can be put off by the idea of forking out big money for equipment. So next time you're starting agog wondering why you even asked the question: 'How much is a franking machine?' - think about leasing. Leasing a franking machine allays those fears, gone are the big expensive outlays, replaced by a manageable monthly fee over a period of time to suit you.
Maintenance/Installation/Breakdown paid for: leasing agreement with most finance firms, including Love Finance, include a proviso where, if anything were to go wrong with your franking machine, you'd be covered for any (potentially expensive) breakdowns
Once your agreement expires you have the option to renew... or even upgrade: if you decide to lease you have the option, at the end of your agreement with your chosen finance firm, you usually have the option to renew or, even better, upgrade your franking machine to the newer model. Opting for a lease agreement means you can rest assured, knowing you have the most up-to-date, efficient franking machines.
We'd love to chat with you about how we can help develop a bespoke finance package to help you get the best franking machines on the market for a price to suit your business, no matter what the size.