Fast, low-cost addressing services can make mass mailings easier for your business, whatever the type. Bridal companies often need hand addressing services or addressing assembly for wedding invitations while retail business often need addressing services to notify clients of new policies or additional services. Addressing assembly and postage are usually included in quotes from addressing services companies but you might need extras like business leads if you're looking to profit. You might also want to consider companies that verify addresses above all else so that your business can avoid returned mail and additional paperwork.

The bottom line in addressing services is price. Price is usually negotiable but always final, unless there is a question of quality. Typically, the more you have addressed and printed, the cheaper the price per piece.

Remember the following when shopping for addressing services:

1. Available software for those who want it;

2. All-in-one services for companies who can afford it; and

3. Profiles and quotes for all types of addressing services.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Avoid addressing services companies with DIY downloadable software

If you employ a large staff with administrative assistants or have no need for direct mail fulfillment services, buy addressing services software. You can purchase a majority of the software on the web which means no wait times and, most likely, free trial periods. Most will let you import addresses and names from your own book in addition to offering the widest variety of paper and letter sizes.

I recommend: Download address managers with All-Pro and verify addresses with in-house address verification software from Qualified Address.

Solicit business and address mail with all-in-one direct mail fulfillment services

Many direct mail fulfillment services not only handle the processing, storage and shipment of products but can simultaneously verify addresses via the U.S. Postal Service, calculate postage and provide sales leads. These services usually provide next day service for large-scale mailings -- your staff may have trouble taking care of all of the aspects on their own.

I recommend: Contact PrintMailPro.com for complete addressing services. For overnight service on large-scale print jobs, consumer leads, business leads and fulfillment, contact KD Mailing & Fulfillment.

Check out profiles, get quotes online for envelope addressing services

Whether you have large-scale addressing needs, are looking to expand your client base or just don't want to deal with the paperwork, the number of envelope addressing services is endless. Get started online with company profiles and multiple quotes via single websites. Addressing mail doesn't have to be expensive or confusing with the right information.

I recommend: Get quotes from up to 57 addressing services with MacRAE'S BLUE BOOK. Use Business.com to find mail addressing company profiles.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  To avoid common disputes at time of payment, save all paperwork or emails when discussing quotes for addressing services or direct mail services.