Where did the summer go? It seems like we've done no more than turn around, yet a new semester is starting. If you've got a child headed for college, or you're a student yourself, you know how much work is involved in back to school. There's so much stuff to get to school. Clothes, computers, music instruments, sports equipment, a dorm fridge, and more books than you've ever seen in your life - … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Boston: Shipping Items To or From Tradeshows
We're right in the midst of the summer tradeshow season. More conventions are scheduled for the fall. If you're exhibiting at a trade show, convention, industry meeting, home show, or consumer show, you need a safe, reliable way to make sure your exhibits are delivered safely and accurately - and on time. Many shows penalize exhibitors who are late getting set up; in a worst case scenario, you … [Read more...]
MA: Shipping Artwork Safely
Life beats down and crushes the soul and then art reminds you that you have one. - Stella Adler Art plays such a pivotal role in our lives, as individuals and as cultures. There's something almost magical about the way that the right image or shape can transform how we see ourselves, society, and the world we live in. One of the really wonderful things about the internet is the way that it … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Estate Shipping Considerations
"It's dumb. I knew Nonny wasn't going to live forever. No one lives forever." Miranda was still fighting back the tears, some six days after her great-aunt's funeral. "But she really seemed like she was going to." Great aunt Nonny was almost one hundred years old when she died, but her advanced years didn't stop her from being an active participant in all of her younger relative's lives. … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: ebay Sellers Who Need To Ship Antiques
eBay has transformed the antique industry. Once upon a time, if you wanted great antiques, you had to pile into the car and spend your weekends exploring New England and beyond in search of antique furniture, old dishes, collectibles, and decorative items. Now you can find all of these items online. This is great news for collectors, and it's great news for antique sellers. Antique dealers … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Biotechnology
What are the most important qualities to search for when you're trying to find a company to handle your biotechnology shipping needs? If you're in the Boston biotechnology community, you know that your shipping needs are unique. You need a level of service and expertise that just isn't available at the typical copy shop. Instead, you'll want to find a Boston pack and ship company that has … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Making Moving Easy
Make moving easy? You might think that's impossible. Moving is always a big job - especially if you have lots of possessions, antique furniture, or bulky awkward. What's the best way to pack fragile items? Is there an ideal way to pack a household's worth of possessions in a truck so damage is minimized. Do you know who has a really hard time moving? Scientists. Moving all of the scientific … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Moving the Small Medical Practice
What is the best way to move a small medical practice in Boston? Unlike many other small businesses, medical practices have some unique considerations to take into account when they have to change locations. Downtime due to the move must be kept to a minimum to avoid inconveniencing patients and physicians; diagnostic and medical equipment must be moved safely and securely, and there is always … [Read more...]
Student Moves From Colleges in Boston
Massachusetts: How To Make Sure Your Father’s Day Gift Arrives in Great Shape!
Father's Day is coming soon! This year, the day to celebrate Dear Old Dad is June 19th - a little more than a week away. If you want your gift to arrive in Dad's hands in time, the time to find the best shipping option is now. People buy their Dads all kinds of things for Father's Day. There's the traditional tie and shaving kit, of course, but some folks go in for antique furniture. Other … [Read more...]
