If your plans involve moving far away from Boston, you'll want to know these helpful tips. They'll help you save time and money, while making your move much less stressful. Long Distance Moving Tip #1: Start Planning Early Long distance moves involve a lot of logistics. The earlier you begin the process of coordinating the move of your self, your family, your pets, your vehicles, and all of … [Read more...]
Archives for 2019
Shipping Household Goods Can Be Cheaper Than Moving
Moving can be very expensive, particularly if you're going a long distance. There are some instances when shipping some or all of your household goods can be the most cost-effective way to relocate your household. Here's what you need to know: What are Household Goods? Household goods include furniture, appliances, clothing, books, and furnishings - a category that includes things like … [Read more...]
Are Shipping Challenges Keeping Your Small Business From Succeeding?
Boston's always been a good place to do business. Lately, things are really booming. Changes in technology have made it easier for small businesses to attract customers and make sales online. However, fulfillment - the process of packaging and shipping the orders to customers - is an area that can make or break your business. If you're great at shipping, you're in luck. But if you don't know … [Read more...]
3 Signs It’s Time to Move Out of Your College Housing
"I knew all of my suitemates before we moved in together, so I thought this was going to be an ideal situation," Mercedes said. "But it turns out that it's really not the best fit, and I'm thinking about moving." While it's impossible to get exact numbers, local student housing experts acknowledge that a significant number of Boston college students - perhaps as many as 25% of all … [Read more...]
Shipping Computers: Money Saving Tips
When you ship a computer, you want it to arrive at its destination quickly and in good condition. The safety of your electronics depends directly on the way you pack them for shipping. You also don't want to spend a ton of money on shipping supplies you don't need. With that in mind, here are some money saving tips for shipping computers: Use Original Packaging Whenever Possible The best … [Read more...]
Fragile Isn’t A Magic Word
We recently had a customer come to us for the first time, after she'd had a bad experience trying to ship some household items on her own. Some things she really cared about - a collectible tea pot, and a lamp that had been her Mother's - had been badly damaged. "I just don't understand what happened," she told us. "I'd written "Fragile" on the box in big red letters!" An Atlanta, GA … [Read more...]
Crating Hard to Ship Items
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Boston Business Owners: What’s Your 2019 Growth Plan?
Now that 2018's safely in the rear view mirror, it's time to put your growth plan for the new year into action. Whether you're planning to attract more customers or sell more to your existing customer base, it's important to have your fulfillment plan worked out now. One task you'll want to cross off your to-do list early in the calendar year: finding the shipping company you want to work … [Read more...]
Tips for Shipping Musical Instruments Internationally
You might think a musician would be nervous when they get up on stage to perform in front of a crowd - and most would say they are, at least a little bit. But the real scary situation for musicians, music lovers, and anyone who buys and sells musical instruments is when those instruments need to be shipped internationally. The Challenge of Shipping Musical Instruments … [Read more...]
What Does Work Smarter, Not Harder Actually Mean?
If you're a small business owner in Boston - if you're part of a start-up, or you're growing the family business, or you're the whole show - one piece of advice you hear constantly is to work smarter, not harder. Well, what does that actually mean? It means considering every decision, to be sure you're making the best use of your time, energy, and resources. Maximizing profitability means … [Read more...]
