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Direct Mail vs. Cold Email for Search Fund Deal Sourcing

Four real searcher campaigns — including one that ran 5,000 contacts and signed nothing — plus honestly sourced response rates, a channel decision framework, and a $185 test plan for owner outreach.

By Nathan Hazard

EDDM Pricing in 2026 — $0.26 per piece postage, about $0.36-$0.54 per piece all-in.

EDDM Pricing in 2026: Per-Piece Rates and Your Real All-In Cost

EDDM pricing in 2026: Retail is $0.260 per piece. See current Retail and BMEU rates plus what a campaign really costs.

By Nathan Hazard

Can You Send Certified Mail to a PO Box?

Yes—USPS delivers certified mail to PO boxes. Most recipients get a pickup notice and sign at the counter, but Signature on File can change the pickup flow.

By Nathan Hazard

First-Class vs Priority Mail: Key Differences

First-Class Mail is the cheap everyday option for letters and documents; Priority Mail is the faster, tracked service for packages. Here's how they compare and when to use each.

By Nathan Hazard

Postmarkr vs Postmark: Physical Mail Service vs Email API

Postmarkr and Postmark sound the same but are completely different products. One prints and mails physical letters. The other sends email. Here's how to tell them apart.

By Nathan Hazard

5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Mailroom

Still printing and stuffing envelopes? If mail is eating your afternoon, you’ve outgrown your mailroom. Here are 5 signs it’s time to outsource.

By Nathan Hazard

The True Cost of Running a Mailroom (It's Not Just Ink)

Printer leases, envelopes, stamps, and 45 minutes per batch at the post office. Here’s what your DIY mailroom actually costs — and what most businesses miss.

By Nathan Hazard

How to Automate Your Business Mail in 4 Simple Steps

Stop printing and stuffing envelopes. Automate invoices, statements, and notices from tools you already use — QuickBooks, Zapier, or CSV batch uploads.

By Nathan Hazard

In-House vs Outsourced Mail: Full Cost Comparison (2026)

Compare the real cost of in-house mailing ($3–5/letter) vs outsourced services ($1.50/letter). Includes equipment, labor, postage, and hidden cost breakdown.

By Nathan Hazard

5 DocuSend Alternatives for Invoice Mailing

DocuSend pioneered PDF-to-mail for invoices. But strict formatting rules, processing delays, and a dated interface make it harder than it should be. Here's what else works.

By Nathan Hazard

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