Are you feeling a little crowded indoors? It's not one more pandemic symptom - it's the fact that you have too much stuff in too small of a space. If you need more elbow room but don't want to get rid of your things, get ready for the life-changing idea of secure summer storage. Secure summer storage is provided by your local Boston shipping company. These clean, accessible units range in size … [Read more...]
College Moves: If You’re Leaving Boston
"If I was staying in Boston, there's no doubt I could have my parents help me move," Drew said. "I'm sure they'd be thrilled and I don't have a lot of stuff. However, I'm not staying in Boston, I'm moving to DC, and I need a Boston student moving company that can help me make it happen without spending a ton of money." College students like Drew are in luck. Affordable, reliable college moves … [Read more...]
Shipping Packages Cross Country
"My Mom lives in San Diego, and I'm here in Boston," Greg said. "We're both quite fond of each other and we both love surprises, so we're always sending each other packages. Nothing important or valuable, really - it's just to put a smile on her face. It's hard to travel right now. But I want Mom to know I'm thinking about her." That being said, over the years, Greg and his mother Dawn have had … [Read more...]
Small Business Growth Secrets: Have a Smart Shipping Strategy
"Like everyone, I have the day job and the side hustle," Laura laughed. "That's just the way it is." The Boston native started a small wholesale business, supplying gift shops and book stores with handmade candles and artwork. "Things were going okay at first," she explained, "and I could handle all of the aspects of my business. But then I guess I became a victim of my own success." The volume … [Read more...]
Is Shipping Stuff Cross Country Cheaper Than Hiring a Moving Company for a Long Distance Move?
"Boston is great, but the job of my dreams means I'm moving to San Diego," Ed said. "And right now, I am counting every penny. So when it comes to handling my cross country move, I'm wondering if I should spring for a long distance moving company or do I just pack up a bunch of boxes and ship my stuff cross country?" Shipping Cross Country Can Make Sense Any long distance move involves … [Read more...]
Staying Connected Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
"After college, my friends and I all went in different directions," Marissa said. "But it's important that we stay in touch. Especially with COVID - while I'd really like to be able to go see everybody, I just can't right now. So I've really, really gotten into mailing my friends packages." Marissa is an artist and takes a great deal of pleasure in creating unique gifts for her friends. … [Read more...]
College Students: Three Things To Know When Choosing a Storage Unit
If life in your college housing situation is getting a little cramped but you don't want to send stuff back to your parents' place, choosing to put some of your things into storage makes sense. Lots of students use a storage unit as an off-site closet: an ideal way to handle off-season clothing, sports gear, art supplies, and other items you just don't have the room for in your living area. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Students: 3 Ways to Make Your End of Semester Move Easier
Are you already dreading moving out of your dorm room or student housing at the end of the semester? You might be - especially if you remember how much work and heavy lifting was involved in getting all of your things moved in the first place. We turned to the Cambridge student moving company for tips and strategies you can use to make your upcoming move easier, less stressful, and more … [Read more...]
International Students Have Unique Challenges During COVID: Local Shipping Business Offers Help
International shipping is always complex. But during the time of COVID, students who are very far from home have extra challenges when they need to ship packages to family members back home. "I have some health concerns that make it very unwise for me to go out any more than is absolutely necessary," Aditi said. The BU student is from Bengaluru, and wanted to get a package to her mother in time … [Read more...]
How to Ship a Computer
What type of computer do you need to ship? This article contains useful tips if you need to ship a desktop computer, a laptop computer, or a tablet or other mobile device. These tips are from a top Boston packing and shipping company that works with local college students as well as many business owners. Choose The Best Cardboard Shipping Boxes for Shipping a Computer Whether you're shipping … [Read more...]
