Ever wondered what really happens to lost mail? The journey from a simple delivery error to the USPS Mail Recovery Center reveals a fascinating world most senders never see. Every time you send a letter, whether you drop it in a blue mailbox, hand it to a courier, or upload it through a print and … Continue reading What Happens to Undeliverable Mail (and the Strange Journeys It Takes)
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The History of the Post Office
In a world where mail can be sent with a click, it’s easy to forget that the story of the United States Postal Service began nearly 400 years ago — inside a Boston tavern. Before there were mail trucks, sorting centers, or tracking dashboards, there was a tavern in Boston — and a man named … Continue reading The History of the Post Office
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How to Notify Customers of a HIPAA Breach?
If your company has a HIPAA Breach, you might be wondering, is it best to notify your clients through Certified Mail or First-Class Mail? The answer is Certified Mail, but there’s more to it. When a HIPAA breach happens, every moment matters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requires covered entities and … Continue reading How to Notify Customers of a HIPAA Breach?
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Easily Stay Ahead of USPS Delays During the Holiday Season
The holiday season isn’t just busy for shoppers — it’s crunch time for the mailroom. Every delay, missed deadline, or late delivery can impact customer satisfaction when it matters most. When the holidays arrive, the mailroom transforms overnight. What’s usually a steady rhythm of outgoing letters, statements, and documents suddenly turns into a whirlwind of … Continue reading Easily Stay Ahead of USPS Delays During the Holiday Season
The Life of a LetterStream Letter and Why It’s So Easy
Ever wondered what happens after you hit upload? Here’s how LetterStream turns your digital file into real mail, sent quickly and securely. I still remember the first time a customer asked me, “So what actually happens after I click upload?” It was a fair question and one that gave me the chance to pull back … Continue reading The Life of a LetterStream Letter and Why It’s So Easy
Horror Stories From the Mailroom and How to Avoid Them
From missed deadlines to vanishing green cards, here are real-life mailroom horror stories and how a print and mail service can help you avoid them. Every Halloween, I can’t help but think of the mailroom “horror stories” I’ve witnessed over the years, and trust me, missing a compliance deadline is scarier than any haunted house. … Continue reading Horror Stories From the Mailroom and How to Avoid Them
Celebrating 22 Years of Being the Heart of Mail
LetterStream is turning 22 this month! For more than two decades, we’ve been helping businesses send mail online—the easiest, fastest way to send real mail. When LetterStream started back in 2003, our mission was simple: make mailing easier. At the time, sending mail was a hassle, especially Certified Mail, which meant printing, stuffing envelopes, and … Continue reading Celebrating 22 Years of Being the Heart of Mail
How Mailing Automation Easily Saves You Time and Money
At LetterStream, innovation has always meant one thing: finding smarter ways for businesses to send mail online with less stress and more confidence. When LetterStream started back in 2003 (Wow! How has it been that long already?!), “innovation” in mailing meant buying a faster printer or finding a cheaper way to stuff envelopes. Those improvements … Continue reading How Mailing Automation Easily Saves You Time and Money
In a Digital World Physical Mail Still Gets Attention
In a world of digital overload, physical mail still grabs attention—and here’s the psychology behind why it works for businesses. A property manager once told me that half their residents ignored email reminders about dues—but when the same reminder arrived in a letter, payments rolled in almost immediately. It wasn’t the message that changed—it was … Continue reading In a Digital World Physical Mail Still Gets Attention
Patient Termination Notices in New York: Why Certified Mail Matters
In New York state, patient termination notices require more than courtesy—they require compliance. Here’s how Certified Mail online helps providers handle them securely and professionally. Patient termination notices are a sensitive but necessary part of healthcare practice management. In New York, providers are expected to follow specific steps to avoid claims of patient abandonment and … Continue reading Patient Termination Notices in New York: Why Certified Mail Matters