Prepare for the Upcoming Postage Rate Increase

8. Get competitive printing bids at least annually. Market conditions change as do printing and paper prices. Long-term contracts normally don’t work in your favor due to the competitiveness of the marketplace. Contract only one year at a time.

Always get at least three bids. When obtaining bids for paper and printing, also request a postage estimate based on a typical quantity mailed, including the printer’s drop-ship fees.