Posted on June 16, 2010 by Editor
Mail Service Provider Program
Getting to Know You
Are you ready to “network” with business mailers?
The Postal Service, through the Postal Customer Council (PCC) Network, encompassing more than 200 PCCs nationwide, offers Mail Service Providers (MSPs) with expertise in mail-related services the opportunity to be listed on usps.com/pcc, the PCC website, where other PCC members and customers visiting USPS.com and the PCC website can find them. You may participate in the program if you meet certain minimum program requirements and offer the following mail-related services:
- Mail preparation
- Mailing lists
- Mail printing
- Mailing support
- Mailing supplies
- Mailing equipment
Program Purpose
The purpose of the MSP program is to connect business mailers to companies that offer mail-related services. Companies participating in the program will be listed on usps.com/pcc, the PCC website.
Enrollment is Easy
How do you enroll? You can obtain enrollment information from your local PCC.
Local PCC Contact Information:
Name of PCC: Capital Region PCC
Contact Person: Margaret Pepe
Contact Phone Number: (518) 464-7475
Contact E-Mail Address: Margaret.m.pepe@usps.gov
As a local MSP, the annual flat-rate fee is $100.00 (less than $0.28 per day).
If you meet the program requirements, you will need to complete a brief enrollment form and make your check payable to the Capital Region PCC.
Once your MSP enrollment profile has been submitted and approved, it takes approximately 4-5 business days to be listed.
If you want to enroll as a national provider, just let your local PCC know and a member of the national PCC team will contact you with additional information.
Contact your local PCC today to learn more about this opportunity!
Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin
Become a CRPCC member to improve the profitability of your business through greater mailing efficiency. Share ideas and build associations while learning the latest in postal services, rates and regulations.
View the Join/Enroll page for more information.
Posted on May 10, 2010 by admin
Greetings from Larry Radliff
Metroland Business Machines / Neopost, Industry Co-Chair
Well folks, are you ready for spring and summer? I know I sure am. Our Program Committee continued to provide interesting and money saving informational seminars through the winter and into the spring. We followed up our very successful “It Can Pay To Be A Not For Profit” seminar with a program that targeted our small to medium size business members. Entitled “Smart Mailing Is More Than Luck” (clever title, as it was offered on St Paddy’s day!!!); here are some of the points that our own CRPCC industry experts talked about:
- What is involved in a “bulk” mailing — should you do it yourself or use a mail house?
- How can you make sure your list meets Move Update Requirements (so it can go at reduced rates and so you can be sure your mail is going to the right people?)
- How can you qualify for pre-sorted rates (and save money and time per piece)?
- What are the “standards” for designing your mailings, so you can save hundreds of dollars on a mailing?
In April we kept the hits coming with a training session taught by Miguel Santiago of our own State University @ Albany. Along with a little help from his Post Office friends, Mike showed us what was involved in a manual presort so that your organization would garner discounted rates and he shared other tips in regards to presorting. This was followed by a tour of the plant to see first hand what is involved in the automation processes of the USPS. I really think that Miguel pulled a “Tom Sawyer” on us by having the class perform one of his presorts for the University!
So, what really cool things do we have for the hot spring and summer season coming up? First, we sent our trusty “correspondents” to the National Postal Forum and they will be reporting to us in a general membership meeting held @ the General Mail Facility on May 19th. Another event that will be more than worth your time will be held June 23, 9 AM, at the Guilderland Town Library, where we will be presenting a seminar on electronic return receipt / Gateway and other electronic services. Come hear how you can save time and money by utilizing these e-services!!
Because all work and no play makes Jack and Jill very dull people, we come to my 2 favorite events of the summer. For the first time we will be hosting A “PONY EXPRESS” DAY @ SARATOGA RACE COURSE. Mark your calendar for July 29th. We have rented the festival tent in the backyard and for $10 you will receive admission to the track and a seat in the tent, a program, lunch, drawings after each race for betting vouchers and an investment “sheet” on how to mishandle your money. It’s a “bring your own beverage,” lunch and It’s guaranteed to be a great fun, networking event. Then, on August 13, we will be sponsoring our annual CRPCC golf outing @ Eagle Crest Golf Course. Golf, Food and prizes; what’s not to like? Finally, on September 15th we finish up the summer with another annual event, our national PCC day luncheon which will be held once again at the Holiday Inn Turf. I hope you plan on attending one or more of the exciting functions that we have scheduled for this spring / summer. Hope to see you soon. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Posted on April 24, 2010 by admin
On April 21, 2010, CRPCC hosted a “Do-It-Yourself” Program for small discount mailers who wanted to prepare their your own mailing for U.S. Postal Service acceptance. Below are some snapshots of participants as they hand-sorted a test mailing.
Posted on November 2, 2009 by admin
A database can be a powerful tool when designed correctly and efficiently. An efficient database can be applied in many different ways, with little or no alterations in the actual data itself.
Posted on November 2, 2009 by admin
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