Here we are: the start of a brand New Year! For many of us, this is the time of year when we make resolutions - special promises to ourselves that we're going to exercise more, smoke less, and save money all the way around. We can't help you with the exercise and smoking resolutions (except to provide an encouraging cheer!) but as your Eastern MA shipping store, we can definitely help you save … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
When You Have To Return Gifts: Shipping Made Simple
Well, it's over. The big day has come and gone. Santa came, emptied his sleigh, and left you with a pile of presents to deal with. Some of these are totally awesome. Other ones, not so great. What happens when you need to return gifts, especially to an online retailer? Some companies make returning gifts easy. L.L. Bean has truly set the standard for easy returns. However, not all companies … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Send Your Grandson A PS3 For Christmas?
It's the holiday season, and you know what that means! Time to send presents and packages to your favorite people. To keep the holidays wonderful and bright, it's imperative that your gifts arrive on time and in good shape. As your Eastern MA shipping specialist, we'd like to share a few tips on how you can make that happen - especially when you're shipping fragile, expensive items, like video … [Read more...]
No One Wants Smashed Cookies: A Guide To Holiday Shipping
During the holiday season, we're much more likely to ship personal packages and parcels than at any other time of the year. To make sure the holiday joy level stays high, it's important that the contents of those packages and parcels arrive at their destination in good condition. Here are some tips of the trade from your Boston shipping expert, Boston Pack and Ship. Holiday Tip #1: Don't … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning a Small Move?
What is a small move? A small move involves transporting the possessions of a single person or small household from one location to another. There are short-distance small moves, such as a move from one side of Somerville to the other, and long distance small moves, such as a student move from Boston to California. There are even international small moves, which take the household from … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Small Business Spotlight: Controlling Packaging Expenses
As 2012 draws to a close, many small business owners throughout Massachusetts are looking at their financials and identifying ways to save money and enhance profitability. Cost containment is a high priority, which raises a question about packaging. Should you try to handle packing and shipping your merchandise in house, or is it a wiser decision to outsource the job to a Massachusetts packaging … [Read more...]
Boston: When You Need To Move Your Business Fast!
Groupon discounts can be a great deal for customers, but they're turning out to be a serious problem for one Boston pizza chain. According to this article in Boston.com, Upper Crust's parent company sold thousands of dollars worth of discount vouchers, never told the franchisees about it, kept all the proceeds, and then declared bankruptcy. Ten locations have closed, and the owners of the … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy & Winter Storm Athena: Ongoing Impacts on East Coast Shipping
First it was Hurricane Sandy, a devastating storm that did an almost unimaginable amount of damage in New Jersey and New York. Next came Winter Storm Athena, which delivered more than half a foot of snow in some parts of Manhattan, and up to ten inches of snow in Connecticut. As your Boston shipping store, we wanted to share information about what these weather events might mean to you, … [Read more...]
Boston Shipping Spotlight: What Does Hurricane Sandy Mean For Your Packages and Parcels?
As these words were being written, the first effects of high winds and heavy rains associated with Hurricane Sandy are being felt throughout the Boston area. This massive storm, larger than the state of Texas, will have a disruptive effect on many business services, including package and parcel delivery. Expect Delays! Hurricane Sandy will cause delivery delays. All delivery services must … [Read more...]
International Shipping Spotlight: Boston Ocean Shipping
Whether you're moving internationally, shipping cars overseas, or have a very large shipment to make, ocean freight can be the most cost-effective option. At Boston Pack and Ship, we understand that you have a budget you must adhere to. We work with all of the major ocean freight carriers to provide you with high quality ocean shipping services at a price you can afford. With weekly sailings to … [Read more...]
