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2025 USPS Postage Rate Increases Overview The USPS has been on a bi-annual cost review for several years. The organization published proposed 2025 post rate increases. The governors of the Postal Service must still approve the proposed new prices. If approved, the changes will become effective on July 13, 2025. Overall, the new costs [...]

The USPS has new rates for 2025. They’ve been raising them consistently each year. With final approval, the 2025 USPS postage updates will take effect on January 19, 2025. For companies that spend a considerable amount on postage for transactional mail, it’s crucial to understand the impact of these fees and the opportunities to reduce [...]

One non-negotiable aspect of transactional print and mail is the security of the communication. These documents and statements include PII (personally identifiable information) or PHI (protected health information). Compliance in safeguarding this confidential data must be part of your secure mailing workflows. Whether you manage this in-house or using a provider, you must be [...]

Data security for businesses has never been more critical. Any breach of data can result in financial and reputational harm. Whether your data is within your network or shared with third parties, its safety and protection are paramount. If you’re considering moving to an outsourcing model for transactional print and mail, secure processing of your [...]

When you choose to outsource transactional print and mail, one of the most critical aspects of the deal is meeting your service-level agreements (SLAs). These types of letters must adhere to compliance and internal timelines. Failing to meet transactional print SLAs should be a sign to find a new vendor. It demonstrates that they [...]

Many consumers want to simplify how they receive and remit invoices, statements, and bills. A survey on digital bill pay determined that 85% of people are using it. These communications fall under the category of transactional. That means they contain PII (personally identifiable information) or PHI (protected health information). As a result, using email [...]

In transactional print and mail, every workflow involving PII (personally identifiable information) or PHI (protected health information) must be secure and compliant. The first step is the transfer of data from your records to your vendor’s system. When considering a company to outsource transactional print and mail, you need to know what safeguards are in [...]

Every year, the USPS updates its rates and typically increases them. The Postal Service recently introduced its new prices, which, upon approval, would be effective on January 21, 2024. USPS postage fees constitute a significant expense for companies that send transactional mail, and lowering what you pay is often out of reach due to [...]