"Getting my Mom to accept she couldn't keep the house anymore was hard enough," Steven said. "There's no way I can ask her to handle packing up her things to move. It's just too emotional for her." Steven's original plan was to travel back to Boston to help his Mother move, but he has health conditions that made travelling during COVID-19 impossible for him. "That's when I began my search for a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2020
Tips for Packing Fragile Items for Cross-Country Shipping
If you have a computer, television, or other electronics that you need to ship cross-country, you may be a little worried about how to ensure your fragile item will arrive safely. The delivery process can be a little rough sometimes. If your items aren't packaged to protect them against drops, knocks, and damage, they might not make it through in one piece. As a Boston shipping company, we'd … [Read more...]
Switching to E-Commerce Reveals the Challenges of Packing & Shipping to Boston Small Business Owners
"I guess I can say I'm pretty lucky," Stephanie said. "When this whole shut down situation started, my little business was just getting off the ground. We'd literally only opened our doors six months ago. But our customers have stood by us - and since we've opened our online store, sales have actually outpaced our projections!" Transitioning to e-commerce was not without its challenges for the … [Read more...]
Amidst Uncertainty, Some Boston College Students Are Finally Moving Back Home
As Spring semesters go, this has been a wild one. The impact of COVID-19 on Boston's college students is hard to measure. While many area students left the area in March, quite a few had to stay until the semester came to an end. At this point, it's time for these individuals to arrange their college moves from Boston. College student moves are what are typical described as small moves, … [Read more...]
Tips for Making Your Small Move Stress Free
Did you know that stress experts rank moving as one of life's most challenging events? Of course, they did that research before we got started with this whole global pandemic thing, but we're still pretty sure moving can make you feel tense and overwhelmed. Here's some tips to help you cut the stress level when planning your small move. First: choose your Boston moving company early & … [Read more...]
Cross Country Shipping Large Items Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
"Everything's different right now," Steven said. "Normally, a machine like this breaks, they order another one from China, no big deal. But now you can order that machine from China all you want - who knows when it's going to get here? They can't wait. You've got to do some creative thinking. The machine breaks in California, we've got one maybe we're not using as much over here in Boston, we'll … [Read more...]
Heading Home: Student Moves During COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every Boston student, it hasn't impacted every Boston student in the same way. While the majority of students who were living in dorms have been home for a little while now, a significant student population still needs to coordinate the move to their next living situation. "Realistically, my lease doesn't run out until the end of May and I don't have the … [Read more...]
For Small Business: Choosing a Massachusetts International Shipping Company
One of the impacts of the Coronavirus is a slow down of products from China. People still need these products and have begun ordering them from alternate suppliers, including many small businesses here in Boston. While any order is of course welcome, for those small businesses who don't have much experience with international shipping, there are stresses involved. International shipping is … [Read more...]
Boston Crating & Freighting Services: How to Choose the Best
When you need to ship a heavy, oversized, or fragile item, you want a professional crating and freighting service. Examples of items that cause people to need a Boston crating and freighting company include machinery, industrial equipment, parts for machinery and industrial equipment, medical equipment, artwork, musical instruments, and more. The reason you want to work with a professional … [Read more...]
What Is the Best Way to Ship Furniture From Boston?
"After my Mother passed, I had the job of settling her estate," Marjorie said. "Thankfully, she left very detailed instructions regarding her wishes. I knew exactly who was supposed to get each piece of furniture from Mother's collection. My only challenge was getting it to them." Shipping furniture can be complicated, especially when you have antique or collectible furniture. Older furniture … [Read more...]
