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Postal Related Cost Savings

• Effective Mail Piece Design
• Utilize Standard (A) Bulk Mail
• Take Advantage of Non Profit Status
• Business Reply vs. Courtesy Reply
• Evaluate List Credibility
• Reduce/Eliminate Overnight/Same Day Couriers
• Purchase Envelopes In Bulk 5,000 – 10,000
• Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Vendors To Reduce Costs For Envelopes, Printing, Services Etc.
• Plenty of Competition
  • Do Your Homework
  • Know What You Are Talking About
• Form Internal Consortium – Two or More Departments Using Same Vendor
• Mail Prior to USPS/FedEx/UPS Price Increases
• Insist That Mailing Houses Provide The Highest Level of Automation Compatibility / Sorting
• Use Correct Address For Incoming Mail and Packages
• “Address Service Requested” On All Envelopes
• Clearly Identify Airmail, Interoffice, Etc.
• Explore Other Communication Mediums
• Consult Mail Services - mailservices@suffolk.edu

These Recommendations Have Been Utilized by Departments With Success. All They Did Was Ask Some Questions.