BMS Direct

Forever goes UP again

The crack is widening and Forever stamps will now cost 45 cents... UP a penny. The latest rate increases start on January 22. Download 2012 RATE CHART here.

U S Mail Slows Down

It’s already called “snail-mail” but U.S. Postal Service will be slowing down even further. As more and more business is going online, US. Postal service faces bankruptcy.

Smartphones for Direct Mail Marketing

Direct mail marketers are seeing the newest and most intriguing way to integrate mobile with the traditional power of direct mail through Quick Response (QR) codes.

Move Update and Compliance Fundamentals

Learn more about the Factors that impact address quality for your mailings. Check out what impacts address quality. Download Move Update and Compliance Fundamentals (powerpoint).

New Deputy Postmaster General Appointed

Capitol Hill staffer Ronald Stroman has been named as the new Deputy Postmaster General according to a press release issued by the USPS. His appointment marks the first time since 1971 the U.S. Postal Service has filled the No. 2 position from outside. Stroman will bring more than 30 years of professional experience in government, legislative [...]

BMS Direct Achieves SAS70 Type II Certification

BMS Direct successfully completed a TYPE II examination and audit of its statement printing services in conformity with Auditing Standards No 70 (SAS 70) for Service Organizations.

USPS Eases Intelligent Mail Barcode Requirement

On Jan 13, 2011 the Postmaster General made a surprise move to delay the mandatory deadline of May 2011 for implementation of the new Intelligent Mail Barcode.

Two BMS Employees Selected for Bullet Proof Manager Training

BMS Direct has purchased two Corporate Scholarships in Crestcom International’s 48 hour management training program, the Bullet Proof Manager. Crestcom’s Bullet Proof Manager contains 24 topics taught in (2) two-hour classes in Lynchburg each month over a 12 month period. The BMS Direct team members who attend this extensive training will be taught to be [...]

Intelligent Mail Barcode Required May 2011

May 2011 is the date set by the United States Postal Services requiring Intelligent Mail barcodes for automation discounts, business reply mail and confirm service.

Simplified Addressing Changes Effective 01-02-11

New rules will help lower the costs for businesses by reducing mail prep time and eliminating the need to purchase address lists and on-press printing.