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MARKETING MATTERS — FACTS AT A GLANCE
Postal Service Offers Range of Options for Business Postage
Postage stamps come in a wide variety of sizes, colors,
designs, and denominations. But stamps aren't the only
option when it comes to postage. And sometimes that's important. For businesses, things like availability, flexibility,
24-hour access, and ease-of-use can have a big impact on
productivity and the bottom line. That's why the Postal
Service™ offers a wide variety of postage choices to meet
business needs.
• Shipping labels. At www.usps.com/clicknship, you
can print domestic or international shipping labels,
with or without postage, for use on Priority Mail,
Express Mail, and other popular services.
• PC Postage. Available through our private-sector
partners, PC Postage allows you to download postage and use your standard desktop printer to print it
directly onto envelopes or labels for your mail or
packages.
• Customized postage. Design your own business postage using your logo, slogan, or products! Just go online
to one of our three authorized postal partners -
photo.stamps.com, pictureitpostage.com, or zazzle.com - upload a digital file, select a border color and
quantity, and make your purchase.
• Postage meters. Today's meters are smaller and
more convenient, thanks to digital technology. Postage meters offer round-the-clock access to postage
by direct dial-up or over the Internet.
• Mailing permit imprints. Using a mailing permit can
make regular mailings easy for most business mailers. Instead of putting a stamp or meter strip on each
piece of mail, you print a special indicia on the envelopes. The total postage for each mailing is deducted
from your Postal Service account all at one time,
based on the weight and preparation of the mailing.
• Payment methods. Depending on the postage option
and service selected, the Postal Service offers a wide
variety of payment methods, including cash, checks,
credit cards, debit cards, and electronic transfers
such as Automated Clearing House (ACH) accounts.
No matter your business mailing needs, the Postal
Service has a postage option that's right for you. For more
information, go to www.usps.com/postagesolutions.
— Marketing Strategy and Support,
Marketing, 9-28-06
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