As part of our commitment to help small businesses grow, many of our blogs will be focusing on a variety of small to medium business (SMB) experiences, including those of DocuSend's management team and our founder, Jim Stewart. He started DocuSend's parent company and shares his insights into bootstrapping businesses and launching new products like DocuSend. More importantly, we are providing an informal forum for you to share your professional knowledge and expertise with our fellow SMBs on our blog page because your comments and suggestions will help all of us grow.
Read about the numerous benefits of automated mailing for your small business and why it is a valuable solution for streamlining your mailing processes. Read More →
Need a helping hand to efficiently manage your startup's mail? Our print-to-mail automation service is here to support you. Find out. Read More →
Adopting a cloud-based mailroom solution can empower small business owners with the ability to select the most suitable option for their mailing requirements, granting them crucial flexibility. Read more.Read More →
Although the National Small Business Week celebration is over, we still honor small businesses and their great economic and social impact on our country. Learn more. Read More →
Ready to turn your business idea into a reality? Discover the essential steps to bring your project to life. Read More →
Dave´s perspective on making remote work for him. Read Dave's tips for better managing communications and distractions, while balancing remote work with your personal life.Read More →
These tips on managing your business finances will help you take control of your cash flow and create a solid foundation for further growth. Read more. Read More →
Why should small business owners consider an invoice mailing application? Automating this repetitive task that doesn't require your management expertise is a smart business decision.Read More →
Depending on how prepared small businesses are, a merger can either affect them negatively or open up new opportunities. How can you benefit from a merger?Read More →
Mailing your invoices via USPS from your computer is easy. Find out how to spend no more than a few minutes on your business mailing without even leaving your home. Read More →
In this article, we explore the best practices for hiring in a fully remote environment in order to employ the best talent for your business.Read More →
As one hat said to the other... you stay here, and I'll go on a head! How can SMB owners get ahead when they're wearing so many hats? Wouldn't it be great if you could wear one less hat? It doesn't matter the size of your printing and mailing; DocuSend will wear that hat for you. Read More →
This guide has tips to help you integrate an effective customer service strategy for a better experience. Read More →
This clever phishing scam is the latest fraudulent attempt to con small businesses. Protection against cybercrimes is the central reason more and more consumers don't want their bills and legal documents sent to their personal email addresses.Read More →
Is your home-based business outgrowing your home? Then you'll want to consider these options to create more space so you can keep growing. Our guest blogger, Tina Martin, provides some useful insights. Read More →
If you are not receiving USPS mail to your mailbox, here are the main things you should check. Read more. Read More →
A business founder faces compromises to job security, recreation time, personal finances, investments, social life, and medical benefits. For some, the exhilaration of building an enterprise from the ground up makes it all worthwhile.Read More →
More and more software developers are looking to partner with a mailroom expert to provide their end users with access to a cloud-based mailroom. And they're looking for easy API integration. Read More →
How do you identify a false leader? This is an article about a change of perspective on leadership, based on the experiences of Abigail (DocuSend programmer). She tells us how consideration from bosses to employees can be very effective on a professional level.Read More →
The right team is essential to your company's prosperity and ability to overcome challenges. These tips will help you find the best employees for your company. Read more.Read More →
You probably know that social media is a part of your business' success online, but do you know how? Social media strategy as it relates to your online visibility can be critical in getting the right people to see and visit your website. Read More →
Not only can you reduce your delivery time for First Class and Marketing Mail, but you can also get free tracking and cut your mailing costs in half. Find out. Read More →
What schemes are cyber scammers using today to get your sensitive data, and what can businesses do to prevent the security risks? Read More →
These technical tools and software are worth spending money on, as they will help small business owners save their time and ease their budget. Read more. Read More →
Canadian businesses: with DocuSend, your U.S. customers will see exactly what they owe at first glance because the balances are in U.S. currency. No calculators and no pesky conversion tables. They'll be thrilled!Read More →
When was the last time you updated your business's website? If you're scratching your head, you might be losing out on a lot of prospective clients. But fear not; you can resurrect your website and attract new customers if you treat it like a living thing. Read More →
Read why the monotony of your work tasks can decrease your efficiency and what you can do to beat it. Read More →
Read about some of the financial dangers that startup businesses might face that could have a huge impact on their long-term growth. By being cognizant of these pitfalls ahead of time, you can hopefully eliminate some financial turmoil. Read More →
This article is a peek into some of the more surprising facts about the centuries-old U.S. postal system. You'll be amazed as well as amused!Read More →
We explain why it's true that using DocuSend is faster than buying stamps. So, how does that give small business owners an immediate return on the time they invest? Read More →
Integrating your app with other companies’ software can scale your profits and enable new opportunities for your business. Learn more.Read More →
Being one of the largest solid-waste generators in the world, we need to commit to the environment and reduce our carbon footprint so future generations can enjoy the result of our effort. Read this article for some useful tips that we can all implement at our homes and businesses.Read More →
With remote workers becoming more common, it's important to put processes in place to make sure there are open lines of communication with your team of distributed workers. Read more on how to build a great team of motivated remote workers. Read More →
You can use DocuSend's print-to-mail service at your own convenience and at the same time cut down on your vehicle use to reduce your carbon footprint. Think of the environmental impact if everyone skipped trips to buy paper, envelopes, print cartridges, and stamps.Read More →
What should a good and memorable company name be? In our blog, we share some helpful rules and tips from brand-naming professionals. Learn more.Read More →
What's the one thing that your business needs to serve your customers well? It's a good website. Read about these practical tips for building an appealing and well-designed website for your SMB.Read More →
DocuSend Color IS Effective. Add attention-getting color to earn customer trust, deliver value, and unlock new revenue opportunities.Read More →
If you mail from DocuSend, you get an easy way to track your mail’s delivery. It helps to find out how much time the mail usually takes to arrive in different states. Read more. Read More →
Some blogs experience the benefits of posting guest articles, and others are penalized from Google. What makes the difference? What can you do to make yours a safe site and keep it out of danger from posting guest blogs? Read this article and draw your own conclusions.Read More →
Technology and innovation are linked to the growth of your business. Improvement often involves changing the way we do some things. Read this article for ideas to improve your business efficiency.Read More →
DocuSend uses new and innovative technology, but like so many modern marvels, it had its roots back in the '70s.Read More →
Remittance envelopes are called upon to make the process of receiving your payment faster. Read why adding a remittance envelope to your bill is a good idea. Read More →
Read on for insight on how to leverage online automation to reduce mundane tasks and keep your business running smoothly even when you aren't there. Read More →
Are you a Canadian business that has US clients? Read why mailing invoices from Canada to the US using DocuSend is a really cost- and time-efficient solution. DocuSend is located in the USA, and we print and mail your invoices, billings statements and letters for you. Learn more.Read More →
Giving more attention to safety is crucial for modern businesses. Defend your customers’ important data from cybercriminals. Learn more. Read More →
Backing up your data and other unexciting chores may seem less important than activities that directly generate sales, but neglecting them can drag you down—or even shut down your business!Read More →
Nowadays, the internet and cloud services are providing lots of opportunities to gain an international market. This tendency is motivating businesses now more than ever to extend their market outside their country's borders. Here you'll find some steps to follow and get your international letter, invoice or document out the door. Read More →
Business owners value their time and money. That’s why they invest in changes that improve the cost-efficiency of their work. Trying this service once, even without calculating ROI, you will see it will pay off right from the start. Read More →
Making adjustments to find the right support structures is a prerequisite for any growing business, and for SMBs the importance of finding the right partner is magnified. Read More →
Even in the electronic age, many consumers prefer to receive important documents in the mail—here's why. Read More →
Counterfeit stamps have become widely spread in the last few years. This article will tell you how USPS recognizes if the stamp is real. Read how to spot scammers and how to cut your postal expenses in a safer way.Read More →
Research shows that high intellect doesn’t save us from making mistakes. Being smart is not the same as using all the abilities of your brain effectively. Keeping your brain engaged is one more helpful skill for life and business. Read more. Read More →
Differences between traditional small and medium-sized business marketing techniques and the rapidly changing digital marketing methods of today. Read More →
APIs are used in many fields these days. Could your business benefit from integrating with an API? Read this article for some insights. Read More →
Even the most dedicated advocates of progress sometimes find themselves overwhelmed by rapid changes in technology. Why do some businesses struggle more than others? Read More →
Add useful DocuSend features to your software! Integrate with our API and your users will love the advantages of quick access to our mailroom. Learn more. Read More →
Attract, engage, delight. Is your company focusing on these three stages of #inboundmarketing? Read how this will help your business stand out from your competitors. Read More →
To effectively protect your business from attacks, detect potential risks in advance. Read moreRead More →
When passing through hard times, being able to consider failure as a useful experience is a common characteristic of business owners who finally reach success. Here are some great examples for your inspiration.Read More →
If you are a FreshBooks user and tired of having to print and mail your invoices manually, try a really time-saving and cost-effective solution. Read more. Read More →
Is stress effecting your productivity at work? Here are 6 tips to help you better manage your stress levels. #SMB #Smallbusinessowner Read More →
Read how our cloud-based print-to-mail solution and its many features got started and how they can greatly assist your business.Read More →
In recent decades there has been a high level of technological advancement aimed at making our everyday life better. Learn more about the vast difference we have between life today and the life of 50 years ago. Read More →
Are you making a resolution for the new year? It is crucial to make decisions that will improve your productivity. Here is a great New Year’s resolution that you need to consider. Read More →
Read how to build trust between employees and management to reduce staff turnover and make your business more effective.Read More →
You may not believe it, but the simplest task may be the one that is losing your company money. Find out if this is true in your case and how to solve the problem and start improving the financial health of your company.Read More →
Just how important are small businesses to the future of our country? Read our CEO's perspective on SMBs.Read More →
Data privacy is more important than ever these days. People want assurance that companies are protecting their data, so data privacy has become a major factor in marketing. Read More →
Read these good business tips to help you reduce your #SMB operating costs this year. Not only do technology and services change at a rapid pace, so does pricing. And if you don't have time to review your plans yourself, consider hiring a Third Party Administrator to help you out. Read More →
How Does Online Certified Mail Work? Track and verify delivery for mandated or sensitive documents. Read More →
Business websites that prioritize accessibility will be in a great position to reap benefits. Business owners and website designers should understand and review company sites to accomplish Google metrics — and understand how they correspond to the principles of accessibility. Read More →
Send emails with DocuLink. It is the preferred distribution method for businesses with hybrid databases that need optimum security for both electronic and hard copy delivery Read More →
Imitated but never duplicated: why content plagiarism doesn't pay off in the long run. Has anyone ever stolen your web content? Speak out and tell us about it. Read More →
Read the latest article about keeping your business growing by taking advantage of technology to increase productivity. Read More →
Knowing about how they function can help you avoid them. How do you know a Trojan when you see it? Is that online service, game, or print driver safe to download? Some advice from a CTO.Read More →
Customers get upset for a variety of reasons. Read this blog for ways to best manage your customer relationships. Read More →
The price of First Class stamps is increasing, but there are ways for your business to reduce costs to help your bottom line. This article will give you helpful ideas. Read More →
Did you know that Google Analytics deletes data from their servers? Do not let that scare you! The GA Data Retention controls let you set the amount of time before user-level and event-level data stored by GA is automatically deleted from Analytics servers. This article has the instructions on how to review the settings.Read More →
Automating business workflow can help your business tremendously in a short time. Michael Dean, guest blogger, shares 6 Ways Automation Will Help Your Business Thrive.Read More →
There are several options to prepare and track certified mail, but they are tedious, time consuming, and expensive. So, how do you get around all that? Read More →
With names so similar, it is easy to get confused. That's why we explain the difference between these three services in this article.Read More →
As a small business owner, you may ask yourself, How do I make my employees feel valued? We all know that employees who enjoy coming to work are naturally much more productive. Here are some essentials of team motivation to make your employees happy on the job right now! Read More →
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During the confinement produced by the outbreak people have had to change their purchasing methods—selling online has become the key to success for many businesses, but it also exposes them more to the world of cybercrime. Read this article to find useful tips to avoid eCommerce fraud.Read More →
Google launched the latest update of its web analytics service, and we share some facts in this article that business owners should know when measuring their website’s performance. Read More →
Running a business is hard work. Instead of flying solo, consider outsourcing some of your tasks to alleviate the stress and demands on your time. Read More →
There is no reliable way to know if documents attached to emails are read by the recipient, but having this ability would be great for small business owners. Good news! DocuLink, the new email feature from DocuSend, has the solution for you. It tracks and reports unopened PDF links so you can easily resend the document via US mail.Read More →
If you are wondering what a funnel is and how it relates to sales strategies, this blog might be of interest to you. This article points out some important tools you can use to optimize your sales strategy.Read More →
Snail mail technology that can save U.S. firms billions of dollars. The newest and best solution for sending documents by mail, whether just a few or a big batch. Is there a way to avoid the onerous task of stuffing envelopes? Read More →
Protect Your Business and Your Clients. Mail as Easily as Emailing with US Mailing Security. Consumers are not afraid to open a document delivered by the US mailRead More →
Cybercrime is rampant and most likely you've experienced an attempt to steal your login or password info and quite possibly even financial info via fake emails. What can you do to reduce the risk of email impersonation attacks to your business? We've got some insights for you. Read More →
The best way to improve business cash flow is to automate the invoice payment cycle. We make it easy to invoice your client as quickly as possible'so don't wait for month-end closeout!Read More →
Teamwork is not just about good relationships between coworkers, it’s also about communication, organization and coordination. To achieve all this when working remotely is more complicated. In this article we share some ideas to help your group achieve effective remote teamwork.Read More →
There's no better way to get customer documents from QuickBooks and other accounting software to the U.S. postal service than DocuSend's complete web-based document printing, inserting, mailing and reporting package.Read More →
Setting lifegoals can keep you motivated and focused on the path you must walk to become your best self. In this article, Katherine, our SEO Expert, would like to share some advice to set goals and accomplish them the SMART way.Read More →
Diet, exercise, rest…how is taking care of your company's health like taking care of your own? Read this article for tips on how to evaluate and maintain the health of your business. Read More →
The same rules should apply for all businesses regardless of size: small and large alike should be represented based not on political affiliation, but on the importance of the role they play in the nation's long-term economic success.Read More →
This article sums up why people are feeling more and more overwhelmed and controlled by their inboxes, and offers a way you can help them out of their dilemma—one that will even save you money. It's a win-win!Read More →
One of the most important things that businesses must have is a solid database with all the processes and procedures documented to streamline their teamwork. Read this blog to learn about the importance of good process documentation. Read More →
With Americans becoming more uncomfortable with cyber security issues, there are steps you can take as a business owner to ensure that their important documents are sent and received securely. Read More →
Did you know that high-speed processing equipment that belongs to the United States Postal Service is in the eye of the hurricane? Read this blog to find out what those machines do.Read More →
Do you spend more than one hour printing, folding, stuffing and applying postage? If so, read this article to learn how you can automate this process in less than 5 minutes.Read More →
The COVID crisis has fueled new tools to help your business and employees stay safe. Although many recent innovations were designed to specifically to address this disease, will they all survive the pandemic? Read More →
Use invoices as a regular promotional tool and make important information stand out. No-cost to low-cost options promote your business, increase retention, and help you get paid faster.Read More →
This technology takes only a few minutes to implement, so your time and money savings are immediate. Read this article to see how you can improve your business's efficiency.Read More →
The list of companies closing because of the pandemic is still growing. But if you look at it from a business perspective, this comes with its own opportunities to start a business. Explore the potential here. Read More →
What does a canoe adventure have to do with your #smallbusiness surviving the unexpected? You'd be surprised! Read the parallels from our CTO here. Read More →
Why is the US Postal Service so appreciated? Read these interesting facts about how popular the Postal Service is among Americans. Read More →
Do you know how the first Post Office in the USA got started? Read this entertaining blog on its beginnings... all the way back in 1669. Read More →
Get all the benefits of large billing contracts without the sting of long-term written agreements. Businesses with client lists under 4,000 are often left out. Big or small, DocuSend doesn't care. Read More →
As you embark on your business website design process, make sure your brand identity is set before starting. Read practical tips on this article. Read More →
Why we CASS your addresses! We use the USPS database to ensure your addresses are correct and include Zip+4 for timely, accurate delivery.Read More →
Do you understand the concept of SEO? Probably... but implementation can be complex. Our SEO expert will take you through some of the basics on how to improve your SEO techniques. Read More →
The value of really listening to your customers: how adding the options they most want translates to increased revenue for your business.Read More →
This article describes what it means to be polychronic or monochronic. Do you get frustrated with or annoyed by coworkers of the opposite orientation? What are the strengths of the other approach?Read More →
Is it possible to work and run a business from your home? The pandemic has shown us that it is, but it comes with challenges. Read More →
You can send mail safely without leaving home. Critical financial documents still need to be sent to your clients, and DocuSend makes it easy for you to do, all without having to print, fold, stuff and bring to a public facility. Read More →
First-Class Mail tracking can prove to be a great value, but only under the right circumstances. This article explains when to use it and when it's better to pass it up.Read More →
Is it too late to learn the skill of empathy in the tech arena? Not according to DocuSend's CTO. Read about the 8 ways to strengthen your empathy. Read More →
Having your mailroom in the cloud instead of in your office space has many benefits. Here are ten of the ways a cloud-based mailroom saves businesses time, space, money and their sanity! Read More →