The news that horse meat has been showing up in European food products is causing an international scandal. It's also freaking out Zoey N., the nineteen year old daughter of Marianne. Zoey is spending a semester studying abroad, and she definitely does not want to chow down on any horse meat. "She called me in an absolute panic and told me, "Mom! You have to send me food I can eat from home. I … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Eastern MA: Three Things You Need To Know About Shipping Antique Furniture
When you need to ship an elegant Georgian sideboard, a heavy Highboy, or other piece of antique furniture, it's a big job. You want to be sure that your furniture makes it to its destination intact and undamaged. At the same time, lots of antique furniture is really heavy and awkardly shaped. It's not the easiest thing in the world to handle. Here are three things you need to know about shipping … [Read more...]
Small Moves Made Simple: The Boston Pack and Ship Advantage
There are certain points in a person's life when they're likely to need the services of a moving company that specializes in small moves. One of these instances is the student move, when a young person heads to university. Another instance is the senior move, in which a single person or a couple move from the family home into a smaller, more manageable property. This process often includes … [Read more...]
Can You Ship Romance?
Long distance relationships once were very rare things. Most people met their sweethearts in or near the town where they, themselves, lived. But over the years, that trend has changed. The internet has made it much easier to meet someone with a compatible philosophy. You can even fall in love. But it is tough when you live in Massachusetts and your sweetheart lives in Malaysia - or Mexico - or … [Read more...]
Small Business Shipping Services in Eastern MA
Small business owners are some of the busiest people we know. This is especially true for professionals and service providers, such as attorneys, accountants, and tax preparers. It is at this time of the year that the workload really begins to ramp up for these folks. If your office is beginning to become overwhelmed with the sheer volume of special reports, documentation and records that need to … [Read more...]
Can I Ship This Overseas?
Have you ever tried to ship snails to Spain? What about shipping wine to Wake Island? Can you ship guns to Guyana or ham to Haiti? There are more than 250 countries on this planet, and each and every one of them has their own rules and regulations. Restrictions on guns and alcohol are very common, as are regulations pertaining to certain types of food, plants, or seeds. Artwork and antiquities … [Read more...]
Boston Moving Companies for Single People & Small Families
Does the New Year mean a new address? If you're a single person or have a small family, you want three things when you're planning your move. The first thing is to find a moving company that's reputable, honest and trustworthy. Putting all of your worldly possessions - all of your furniture, electronics, clothing, and other prized belongings - in the hands of another requires a lot of trust. … [Read more...]
Small Business Success Strategy: Packaging and Shipping Services
Throughout Massachusetts, more and more people are starting their own businesses. Micro-entrepreneurship is a booming trend, as people put their passions to work for them. We're seeing a surge of crafters, artisans, inventors, and small-scale manufacturing in the region. One small business success strategy for these companies centers on an aspect of the business new entrepreneurs often overlook: … [Read more...]
