There are a wide range of stamps to choose from today, and the Royal mail will often release collectable stamps that commemorate a special event in the UK. It’s not just these stamps that become a favourite collectable and quite often stamps can be compared to coins because they show the changing face of the queen, and changes over time. A stamp can mark an era. They mark a certain date, and they can become extremely valuable over time. Stamps may be collected for personal reasons too, and if you’ve been sent a memorable letter, then the stamp is an important part of that, and many people would be unlikely […]

If you want to make sure you products make it to your customers safely, then a padded jiffy bag could be ideal. They almost look like large padded envelopes, and that’s pretty much what they are, but they are extremely strong and durable, while the inside padding means they can keep any expensive items safe and undamaged. Jiffy bags come in a wide range of sizes, and if you have a large number of products that are all one size, then you could save time and money wrapping the products in parcel paper, and opt for a set of jiffy bags. You can up them in bulk, and it will […]

Back in the day, direct mail was one of the most popular marketing methods; well actually it was one of the only marketing methods. Technology has certainly changed since that era, but many companies will still send out leaflets, letters and brochures to reach their audience, and it can still be a very effective method. If you have a physical store (not just an online store) then it can be important to let people from that area know what you’re all about, whilst mailing can also help you spread the word further afield. It’s a lot easier to ignore an email then it is to ignore mail, and that’s why […]

Mail as we know it today has developed significantly over time. It is suggested that the first envelopes were made of cloth and animal skin, while the first proper mailing system was created in Paris by De Valayer. He managed to set up various mail boxes and delivered any letters that needed sending out. Two centuries later the first stamp was created and that was in the United Kingdom by Rowland Hill, and it was since then when mailing took the shape as we know it today. We now benefit from many technological improvements and processes are more organised and simpler today than they were back then, but it just […]

If a great deal of your business revolves around mailing, then it’s important to know the benefits that a next generation mailing system can bring. Some systems are capable of processing around 300 letters a minute, and that includes the mail being put into envelopes and being labelled appropriately. Mailing systems are expensive but the time they can save for a business will certainly see them make a return on investment. These systems are usually equipped with a monitor, occasionally touch screens – which makes operations simple. They are built to last and while ink will always need to be replaced and paper and envelopes refilled, the mechanics are built […]