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USPS To Reduce Priority Mail Rates for Businesses

Mailing software company BCC announced today it was one of the first providers to offer an automated feature allowing users to claim immediate discounts on their Priority Mail. The new wrinkle added to its BCC Mail Manager software delivers immediate discounts of 20 cents per piece.

“The Postal Service continues to see significant growth in package volume, and that includes their Priority Mail Service,” says BCC President Chris Lien. “With such an immediate and considerable discount available, we're encouraging all of our customers to look into this rapidly growing class of mail.”

Priority Mail volumes have gone up in excess of 15% in the past five years.

Lien added that one of the biggest benefits of using Priority Mail is the ability of mail preparers to accept the growing volumes due to the discounts. He says that staffers can use the same interfaces and automation tools they're currently using and take advantage of the savings, receiving additional training or manual intervention.

Business Breaking News: Facebook Updates For Sale Groups, Simplifies Selling Online

Social marketing is one thing, but what if you could make a sale directly through Facebook? A new update to the platform's For Sale Groups feature makes it all possible.

Not familiar with For Sale Groups? Unlike Facebook pages, where you focus on marketing your business, building your brand and connecting with viewers and customers, For Sale Groups are Facebook communities where people can buy, sell and trade items. Some of these groups have become incredibly popular over the years — many have tens of thousands of active members.

Facebook users can join these communities, post about their items, view and comment on others' posts and ask questions or seek advice relevant to their industry. These groups are excellent resources for local artisans just getting started in the business world, and can even be a great way to drive visits to users' Etsy stores. [Facebook for Business: Everything You Need to Know ]

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