“Every lamp I create is one of a kind.” Sahra Z. creates stunning stained glass artwork in her Eastern MA home. Her studio is filled with lamps, windows, picture frames, and keepsake boxes – all crafted from fragile glass. “If this lamp doesn’t make it to the customer safely, that’s it – it’s gone! It’s a disaster. I can’t just pick another one of the shelf and replace it.” Shipping her wares … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Boston: How To Avoid Shipping Nightmares
“You want to hear about a shipping nightmare?” Don asked. The Boston businessman has a frantic schedule, managing a small cleaning service and a retail business. His days became even busier last month, as you’ll see. “I’ll tell you about a shipping nightmare. We’d rented a copier from this place, a place we’d been renting from for years. But the business is growing, and we needed a bigger … [Read more...]
Boston Kids: Adjusting To The Idea of Moving
The idea of moving provokes a lot of emotions in kids. Some children are incredibly excited about the idea of a move: the thought of a new school, new friends, and new neighborhoods to explore make them super happy. Other kids aren't as sure about the whole thing. The thought of moving brings out anxiety and fear, a reluctance to embrace change, and sometimes changes in sleeping … [Read more...]
Boston Simplify Your Life: Finding A Pack and Ship Company
Are you planning your first move? Whether you're headed off to college, relocating for a new job, or starting life with your sweetheart, it doesn't take long to discover that small moves can result in big headaches. What is a Small Move? Students, young families, and elders who live alone may not have as much furniture, artwork, household possessions, television and stereo equipment, … [Read more...]