"2020 has definitely given us some challenges to deal with," Bryan said. The owner of a small Boston manufacturing company, he's trying to figure out the best route forward in 2021. "I am confident that when we get a vaccine and the situation improves, our market will also recover, but until then, I have to be extremely smart about how we're spending our money. It's time to be lean and … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
Shipping Pressure Rises As Holidays Approach: What’s Concerning Boston’s Small Business Owners?
For nearly eight months now, many Americans have been doing much of their shopping online. This makes sense, as it's a sensible way to get the things you want and need without having to expose yourself to the risk of COVID. However, with the holidays drawing nearer every day, many Boston small business owners are worried about shipping services being overwhelmed with holiday packages. As a … [Read more...]
School Going Remote? Here’s what you need to know about Boston student storage options.
"Honestly, if I'm doing all my classwork online, I can do that from home," Stephen said. "My parents could use a hand managing things, and there's no sense staying here. The only hassle is I don't know how long this situation is going to be this way. I don't want to bring all of my stuff back home just to turn around and have to bring it back a few weeks from now. I'd leave it in my place, but my … [Read more...]