"People think packaging is really simple when it's actually pretty complicated," Jennifer M. said. Jennifer is in the specialty foods business, shipping jellies, jams, and gourmet sauces from her South Shore home all around the world. "You need shipping boxes that can protect your product - but that box also has to represent your brand. I want my customers to smile when they see that their … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Small Moves in the South Shore: How To Save Money
"After my divorce, I wound up living with my parents for a while," Max said. "Now I'm finally ready to get into my own place. It's not like I have a lot of stuff - a few pieces of furniture, my computer and TV, some clothes - so when I called the moving company I was absolutely shocked by the prices I was hearing!" South Shore Small Moves: How To Save Money One of the best-kept secrets in … [Read more...]
South Shore Shipping: When You Need To Know Your Items Won’t Break
"I looked everywhere for these wine glasses," Ebony said. "My niece is getting married and I want to help her get her new life set up right. But I'm really worried that they're going to get broken during shipping!" If you've ever watched the UPS or FedEx driver slinging packages around, you might be very worried about shipping fragile items. The shipping industry does its best to minimize … [Read more...]
Let Freedom Ring! Happy Independence Day From Boston Pack & Ship
The Boston Pack and Ship team would like to wish each and every one of you the happiest 4th of July ever. Independence Day in Boston is always special: after all, so many of the pivotal events that shaped our country's history happened right here. It's been a rough year, no doubt, but we are and continue to remain Boston Strong. On July 4, we celebrate what makes this city and our nation … [Read more...]
Shipping Stressing You Out? Don’t Sweat It!
"They say that days are longer in the summer, but I don't believe it," Mavis said. "There's just not enough time in the day to get everything done that I need to do. Everybody's getting married, and that means shopping for gifts, and that takes time, and then you've got to ship everything. That means you've got to find all these boxes, and somehow get the packing materials - where do they even … [Read more...]
Is It Time To Outsource Your Shipping Department?
"Being a small business owner is tough," Jared M., who owns a specialty glass and mirror shop said. "The margins are miniscule. For a long time, I thought I was saving money by handling all of my shipping in house. But one day, my accountant sat me down and said, "Listen, between breakage in the shop and all the replacements you're having to make when mirrors arrive broken, you're getting into … [Read more...]
Are You Paying Too Much To Move Your Stuff?
"Man, I never knew how expensive moving was!" Randi laughed. "I guess being a military brat just sort of blinds you to the fact that civilians have to pay to send their furniture halfway around the world." Now that she's on her own, Randi has retained the military-inspired tendency to travel light. "It's just me, and I only have what I consider to be the essential stuff: a bed, a dresser, a … [Read more...]
Shipping Father’s Day Gifts Made Simple
"Dad is going to love this!" Marie wrapped her arms around the vintage LazyBoy recliner she found in a Boston second hand shop. "He had this exact same chair back in the day, and it was one of the things that got lost during Katrina." She frowned. "My only concern is how in the world am I going to ship this huge chair all the way to New Orleans?" Make Father's Day Shipping Simple With Boston … [Read more...]
Long Distance Moving Companies in Massachusetts
"When I was looking for a moving company, this is how it went," Yael said, picking up her phone and pretending to talk. "You're going where? Tel Aviv? Where is that, Florida? How big a truck you think you're gonna need?" She laughed. "You can figure out pretty quickly which moving companies aren't right for you!" Planning an international move is always challenging. There are a lot of logistics … [Read more...]
Shipping Telescopes: What You Need To Know
Tonight, you may notice that the moon is brighter and larger than usual. That's because it's what astronomers call a Supermoon - an event where the moon's orbit is just a little closer than normal. It'll be beautiful, and it's a great chance to do some lunar observations. If you're an astronomer, of the backyard or professional variety, you may need to ship a telescope or other celestial … [Read more...]
