How to Run a Shared-Cost Direct Mail Business in the UK (Royal Mail Door to Door)
How to run a shared-cost door drop business in the UK with Royal Mail Door to Door: why a 9x12 card will not fit, what to run instead, and the rules to check first.
How to Run a Shared-Cost Direct Mail Business in Canada (Canada Post Neighbourhood Mail)
How to run a shared-cost postcard agency in Canada with Canada Post Neighbourhood Mail: size limits, the 50g rule, co-op mailing rules and deposit.
How to Run a Shared-Cost Direct Mail Business in Australia (Australia Post Unaddressed Mail)
How to run a shared-cost postcard agency in Australia using Australia Post Unaddressed Mail: size limits, booking deadlines, lodgement, and what it costs.
How Many Ad Spots Fit on a 9x12 Mailer? Layout Options Compared
Every 9x12 agency owner asks the same question — how many ad spots fit on a 9x12 mailer, and should you sell more spots at a lower price or fewer at a premium? The answer shapes your revenue, your design, and how hard the card is to sell. Here’s how the common layouts compare and […]
What to Charge Advertisers on a 9x12 Postcard (Pricing Guide)
Every new 9x12 agency owner asks the same question: what to charge advertisers on a 9x12 postcard? Price too low and you leave profit on the table; price too high and you spend weeks chasing advertisers. This guide gives you realistic spot pricing ranges, the factors that justify higher rates, and a worked example so […]
8 Real Reasons a 9x12 Direct Mail Agency Is One of the Best Businesses You Can Start Right Now
Why this overlooked local marketing model builds real income, and how modern tools make it easier than ever Most people looking for a side business or career change end up in the same places, dropshipping, social media management, affiliate marketing. These models work for some people. But they’re competitive, often unpredictable, and usually take months […]
How to Design and Print Your 9x12 Co-Op Direct Mail Postcard
A practical guide to creating a professional mailer, collecting advertiser artwork, and getting to print without the headaches You’ve sold your ad spots. Payments are collected. Now comes the part that most new agency owners stress about more than they need to: putting the actual postcard together. Here’s the reality, design and print is the […]
How to Legally Start a 9x12 Direct Mail Agency (Even While Working Full-Time)
A no-fluff guide to setting up your business the right way, so you can start getting paid fast Starting a 9x12 direct mail agency is one of the most accessible businesses you can launch today. Low overhead, no inventory, clients pay upfront, and the demand for local advertising never goes away. It also travels well. […]
How to Measure Success from a 9x12 Direct Mail Campaign
How to help your advertisers track results, prove ROI, and turn one-time clients into long-term repeat bookings Your postcards have landed. Homes across the neighborhood are holding your mailer right now. And within days, your advertisers will start asking the question you need to be ready for: “Is this working?” How you answer that question […]
How to Prepare Your EDDM Mailers for USPS Drop-Off
A step-by-step guide to bundling, facing slips, and getting your postcards into the mail without USPS rejecting them Your postcards are back from the printer. Your advertisers are confirmed. Now comes the final operational step before your campaign goes live — preparing your mailers for USPS drop-off. This is the step most new agency owners […]