"My business may not be very large, but it's everything to me." Maia is a Boston-based textile artist. She needle-felts mice and other small animals out of colored wool, and then installs these charming creatures in shoe-box sized dioramas. She sells these fragile creations on her Etsy store. "I'm very fortunate to have enthusiastic customers," she said. "But to keep everyone happy, I need to be … [Read more...]
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Shipping Packages to Your College Student
Classes have been in session for a little over a week, which means your college student will soon be discovering the necessary things they forgot to bring to school with them. This could include school books, clothing or bedding, sports gear, or electronics such as computers or gaming systems. You will need to ship these things to them. If you're new at shipping packages to your college … [Read more...]
Time’s Running Out: Book Your Boston Student Movers Now
Summer goes by very fast. The semester will be starting before you know it. Now is the time to finalize your back to school move preparation. Here are some helpful tips from Boston's top student moving company: Step #1: Learn from Last Year The clothes you never wore, the gear you never used, and the stuff that you never even bothered unpacking last time probably doesn't need to come to … [Read more...]
How Do I Ship Stuff Across The Country?
"I thought my son was moving back home after going to school in California," Margaret laughed. "I guess it's not that much of a surprise that he's going to stay out there in the sunshine. But now he wants me to send his things to him. My question is 'how do I ship stuff across the country?' I'd like to not go broke or crazy in the process!" The first step in a case like this is always … [Read more...]
Selling Antiques & Collectibles? Here’s What You Need to Know About Safe Product Delivery
Whether you're selling a few pieces from your personal collection or you're actually in business selling antiques and collectibles, it's essential to keep your customers happy. Many buyers will want the antique furniture, collectibles, and other vintage items you're selling delivered to their home in ideal condition. How are you going to make that happen? Shipping Antique Furniture While … [Read more...]
Planning to Move to Boston for College?
There are 35 universities and colleges in Boston. Each year, more than 156,000 students move to the area for school. If you're going to be one of them, you'll enjoy these tips for student moves to Boston area colleges. Tip #1: Secure Your Living Situation Ahead of Time Good student housing in the Boston area can be hard to find. Apartments get snapped up quickly. Don't wait until the last … [Read more...]
For Busy Small Business Owner, Quick Pack and Ship a Game Changer
"So I'm building my company while also holding down a full time job and raising two kids," Monique said. "You could say I am a little busy, all of the time." The Boston entrepreneur's line of encouraging journals and artwork is starting to take off. "Every time I get an order, I say "Yes!"" she laughed. "And then I remember I have to ship that order, and I say "Oh no!" Time is of the Essence: … [Read more...]
How to Ship Family Heirlooms Without Causing Drama
"Our parents were collectors," Danny said. "And when I say collectors, I mean collectors of everything. Duck decoys, china figurines, artwork, clocks - the house is just full to the rafters. Luckily, there are six children and eleven grandchildren to distribute things to. The costs for all of the shipping is coming out of the estate, so obviously we want to keep that to a minimum. What's the best … [Read more...]
Small Households Save Big By Choosing the Right Moving Company
"When we were still in the military, moving was part of everyday life," Frankie said. "Every time my husband was transferred, we just packed our stuff up and family services brought it to our next posting. Sometimes it took a little while for our things to arrive, but everything got their eventually." "After we retired, we learned what a nightmare household moving can be. The last time we … [Read more...]
Tips for Packing & Shipping Large Items
While most of us are comfortable packing small boxes to be shipped, the situation gets considerably more complicated when the items being shipped are large, heavy, or both. Here are some tips for making the process easier for yourself: Step #1: Measure and Weight Everything Shipping costs are determined by the shipment size and weight. You'll want to know how big the items you're shipping … [Read more...]
