The very qualities that make antiques desirable: their age, the graceful lines and delicate workmanship of years gone by, their fragility, their unique nature - for many antiques are truly one of a kind - also make them difficult to ship. People who buy antiques know there's no greater disappointment than to have a long-desired piece delivered - only to discover that it has broken in transit! Is … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Boston Student Moves: What To Do Now That The Semester’s Over!
In a few hours, students all over Boston will be waking from the graduation parties, bleary eyed and facing one of the first challenges of life after school. What's the best way for students to move all of their stuff after college is done? Whether you're heading home or getting ready to move to a new city to start your career, you'll need to move your clothes, books, computer, and all of the rest … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: How To Find Great Movers
Whether you're planning a small local move or are relocating across the country, you know that moving is a big job. Finding a great Massachusetts moving company is essential - everyone will recommend you work with great professional movers to make the move easier and relatively stress free. How do you find the best Massachusetts movers? Here are some criteria to keep in mind: Choose The … [Read more...]
Boston: What Is The Best Time To Ship Computers?
“I honestly didn’t think that moving our business was going to be such a big deal,” Leah said. Her Boston graphic design firm had outgrown the two room space they’d been renting, and it was time to relocate uptown. “We don’t have a lot of stuff: we don’t have to move inventory or ship manufacturing equipment.” What Leah’s firm does have is computers. Lots of computers. “I’m not even counting … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Custom Shipping Solutions for Small Business
“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...]
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...]
Eastern Ma: Three Things You Need To Know About Shipping Furniture
If you've never shipped furniture before, you may find yourself worried and intimidating. There's so much to arrange. How do you have professionals pack your furniture, pick it up, and deliver it to your next destination? Some furniture pieces are heavy and awkward - h0w do you know your Eastern MA moving company is up to the task? Here are three things you need to know about shipping … [Read more...]
Boston: Planning Your Small Move
Some people are fabulous movers. They have the entire endeavor down to a process, and know how to reduce their entire life into a cluster of small boxes, handy bags, and seamlessly move from city to city without a trace of stress. Other people might have a little more difficulty. What separates the two groups? For a long time, I thought it was experience levels - obviously people who grew up … [Read more...]
