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PostNet Takes Lead on Government Initiatives to Employ Veterans
Denver, CO (November 10, 2011) – Recognizing that the unemployment rate for U.S. military veterans is nearly double that of the general population, Denver-based PostNet has committed to being one of the first franchise systems to the Veterans Job Bank – a new hiring database announced today by First Lady Michelle Obama and supported by the International Franchise Association (IFA).
The Veterans Job Bank, a technology collaboration between the Administration and Schema.org coalition (google, Microsoft, yahoo), is a new online search tool that allows veterans to easily find jobs in their communities. Through the technology, companies like PostNet can add a few specific tags to their existing job posting preferences that will automatically import the postings into the national Veteran’s Job Bank.
PostNet has already begun to add the technical tags on their new job boards for career opportunities at the company headquarters in Denver and at PostNet’s 300+ franchise locations across the United States.
In addition, to further support job creation, PostNet has committed to hiring 100 military veterans with a stretch goal of 150 by 2014,part of a national hiring plan called Operation Enduring Opportunity, which is being backed by the White House Joining Forces Initiative and U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“As tens of thousands of service men and women return from deployment in Afghanistan and Southwest Asia this year, we are committed to doing our part to help America's heroes in their transition to civilian life,” said Steve Greenbaum, co-founder and CEO of PostNet. “Our support of job creation for veterans goes hand in hand with our company’s efforts to advance small business growth in the communities we serve and to contribute to the U.S. economic recovery.”
This holiday season, PostNet locations across the country will also show their appreciation to service members stationed in the U.S. and overseas through a new partnership with Military Moms, a nonprofit created to support families of military personnel. Known to consumers as the Neighborhood Business Center, local PostNet franchises will provide customers with postcards, free of charge, where they’ll be encouraged to write thoughtful messages to soldiers stationed far from home this holiday season. By December 3, 2011, PostNet will send the holiday cards to Military Moms, which will distribute the cards to soldiers in time for the Holidays.
About PostNet
Founded in 1993, Denver-based PostNet has more than 700 locations worldwide, including several hundred U.S. locations. Each locally owned and operated PostNet Neighborhood Business Center specializes in meeting the design, printing, copying and shipping needs of businesses and busy consumers, with a focus on exceptional, personal customer service. PostNet centers offer full-service digital printing; full- and self-service copying; document binding and finishing; and services like graphic design, computer rental stations, private mailbox rentals and more. They also offer expert packaging services and shipping with UPS, FedEx, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service. To learn more, visit www.postnet.com.
Partnerships
Press Releases
Technology
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New & Improved Print to PostNet Coming Soon!
Coming soon, we're going to make it even easier to submit your print and copy jobs online to your Neighborhood Business Center! For a sneak peek of the new system, check out this short video overview: Print to PostNet Sneak Peek
New Print to PostNet Benefits
- Send your files faster, with a streamlined submission process.
- Easily request a project quote from your Neighborhood Business Center.
- Quickly and easily approve proofs of your print and copy jobs.
Technology
Video and Audio
Posted in Technology, Video and Audio
Lee’s Summit, MO Franchisee Featured on Xerox Blog
Susan Englesby, who’s owned PostNet MO111 for six years, met the Xerox staff while shopping for new printing equipment at the 2010 Graph Expo in Chicago. Read the full post on Xerox’s Digital Printing Hot Spot blog.
Entrepreneurship
Technology
Posted in Entrepreneurship, Technology
PostNet Enters New Agreement With Denver-Based Booyah!
PostNet International Franchise Corp. recently announced a 14-month partnership with Booyah! Online Advertising, a Denver-based advertising agency. Booyah! will be supporting PostNet in their efforts to improve their visibility in online map results for their hundreds of locations across the United States.
Web Systems Manager Peregrin Marshall said the goal is to make sure consumers can always find a nearby PostNet when they search for printing, copying and shipping services in their area.
“PostNet is excited to leverage the expertise of Booyah! to help give our company an even greater online presence,” Marshall said. “We know this partnership will not only benefit our brand nationally, but will further promote our individual locations throughout the country.”
Booyah! Online Advertising is a boutique online agency in the Rocky Mountains specializing in building and executing strategies with paid-search, organic-search, online maps, banner media, email, video and more. For more information, visit www.booyahonlineadvertising.com.
About PostNet
Founded in 1993, Denver-based PostNet has more than 850 locations worldwide, including several hundred in the United States. Each locally owned and operated PostNet Neighborhood Business Center specializes in meeting the design, printing, copying and shipping needs of businesses and busy consumers, with a focus on exceptional, personal customer service. PostNet centers offer full-service digital printing; full- and self-service copying; document binding and finishing; and services like graphic design, computer rental stations, private mailbox rentals and more. They also offer expert packaging services and shipping with UPS, FedEx, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service. To learn more, visit www.postnet.com.
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PostNet, Process Peak Partner to Develop Collaborative Sales Portal
PostNet announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Process Peak to develop a new fully customizable franchise sales platform.
“We’re excited to work with the team at Process Peak and their web-based collaborative solution to optimize our sales process and build an essential pipeline management tool while properly qualifying candidates and awarding franchises,” said Brian Spindel, COO and co-founder of PostNet. “Together we are going to simplify and improve PostNet’s sales process and take it to an entirely new level.”
Process Peak focuses exclusively on the identification, qualification and conversion of franchisees through a proprietary lead generation program called SmartDemand and a web 2.0 sales management tool entitled Pipeline Catalyst. Together, these technology-based solutions empower franchisors to award more franchises to better qualified candidates in less time.
“We developed our technologies specifically for a company like PostNet in mind,” said Mark Franklin, founder of Process Peak. “They are a unique concept and industry leader that is poised to continue growing and looking for a comprehensive program that can help enhance their chance of awarding a PostNet franchise to the right candidate.”
PostNet neighborhood business centers offer an array of high demand services tailored to meet the needs of business owners and today’s busy consumer. With more than 400 stores across the United States and over 850 locations worldwide, PostNet customers can take advantage of full-service printing and document finishing, copy services, graphic design, sign and banner printing, mailbox rentals, computer rental stations, notary, faxing and more. Additionally, PostNet offers professional packing and shipping via FedEx, UPS, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service, which allows customers to compare shipping rates and choose the option that is right for them.
About PostNet
Founded in 1993, Denver-based PostNet has more than 800 locations worldwide, including several hundred in the United States. Each locally owned and operated PostNet Neighborhood Business Center specializes in meeting the design, printing, copying and shipping needs of businesses and busy consumers, with a focus on exceptional, personal customer service. PostNet centers offer full-service digital printing; full- and self-service copying; document binding and finishing; and services like graphic design, computer rental stations, private mailbox rentals and more. They also offer expert packaging services and shipping with UPS, FedEx, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service. To learn more, visit www.postnet.com.
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Franchise Expansion
Technology
Posted in Franchise Expansion, Technology
PostNet Expands Online Printing Options for Customers
PostNet is now making it even easier for customers to use its printing and copying services with the launch of its Print to PostNet. As part of PostNet’s ongoing commitment to providing consumers with the latest technology to simplify their business and personal needs, customers can now easily upload documents for printing or copying via Print to PostNet.
Print to PostNet automatically converts files to print-ready PDFs, which guarantees that the finished product will look exactly like the original. Print to PostNet also allows customers the flexibility to choose print specifications, obtain quotes, track jobs online, and save documents for easy re-ordering.
“We’re excited to bring this new fast and streamlined printing capability because as small-business owners ourselves, we completely understand the challenges and opportunities of running a small business or home office,” said Steve Greenbaum, CEO of PostNet. “Now through Print to PostNet, our customers will be able to seamlessly upload their documents for printing and copying without ever having to leave their desks.”
Other services provided by PostNet include full- and self-service digital copying; sign and banner printing; private mailbox rentals; mail and parcel receiving and forwarding; worldwide faxing; laminating; notary services and much more. Customers can also purchase postage stamps, packaging materials and additional office supplies at PostNet.
Partnerships
Technology
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