Starting a home-based business can be tough. Most entrepreneurs need all the help they can get. That's why it is so important to develop a network of resources throughout your local community. Places like the post office, library, and civic or social organizations can provide great opportunities to get the word out about your products or service.
What can a post office do to help you grow your business? Here are a few helpful tips:
1. The federal post office represents one of the oldest and most reliable forms of communication in our country's history. Billions of pieces of mail are processed each year, although this number has declined slightly recently due to the rise of electronic communication via the Internet. Still, the postmaster general does a brisk business through the numerous branch offices that are open in thousands of communities around the nation. Stop in to take a look at the signage listing the many ways in which you can mail letters or packages.
2. Ask about special services that might benefit your company. For example, depending on the type of business you operate, you may be eligible for non-profit postage for mail. In addition, you need to find out the difference in price and service between bulk rate and priority mail, as well as everything in between. Your company may need a less expensive postal rate than the one you have been using. Learn more about the options, especially for mass mailings and packages that may help to cut costs.
3. Find out about special services. There may be times when you will need to send a letter by certified or registered mail. Ask what these mean and whether they are recommended for the mailing you have in mind. Overnight and express options are more services to inquire about. You can also buy postage that supports or promotes an array of causes, such as the stamp for breast cancer research.
4. Shop for supplemental supplies. Some post offices offer stationery, toys, and other promotional items that feature postal designs. You also can sometimes purchase boxes, cartons, padded envelopes, masking tape, and related supplies for sending packages or special orders. Ask about the availability of such items and if they are not there yet, find out if some might be ordered or kept in stock for customers.
5. Request a post office box for your business. These come in different sizes and cost a relatively small amount each year. You can protect your personal home privacy if you are working from your house or property when you get a post office box. The key to your box will allow you to access mail at times when the post office service window is closed, as long as the building is still open.
There may be additional services you can take advantage of as well. Stop in to see what is available. Introduce yourself and explain your company's business. Perhaps the staff can offer some helpful solutions to your mailing problems or goals.
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