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...]
Pack and Ship Delicate Items Safely
Leaving the Empty Nest Behind: Seniors & Small Moves
"Personally, I find the whole idea liberating," Marilyn said. The 78-year old Charlestown resident has recently decided to sell her home and move to a smaller place. "My children are grandparents now. They're having the big gatherings at their place. I can visit them - and enjoy not having to worry about the expense of keeping this big house up." Marilyn downsized extensively before her move. … [Read more...]
The Do’s & Don’ts of Shipping a Computer
"I moved out of my sister's place and forgot my Chromebook. She said she'd mail it to me. Which she did," Fran said, rolling her eyes, "by shoving it into a padded envelope and dropping it in the corner mailbox. By the time it got to me - and it took like a week! - it looked like it had been run over by a truck. The case is cracked in 3 places. She's lucky the screen didn't break. I'm really not … [Read more...]
Crating & Freighting Service
Sometimes, you need to ship items that are just too big, heavy, or fragile for a cardboard shipping carton. Boston Pack and Ship's Crating and Freighting service is there to help. Our experienced team custom builds wooden shipping crates that meet freight carrier requirements and provide your items with the maximum level of protection as they are transported. Custom Crating for Household Goods: … [Read more...]
Why Choosing a Computer Shipping Service Makes Sense
"Listen, I'm not the type of person who likes to make things complicated," Stan said. "My grandson needs a computer, and we've got this laptop, so I figure I'll just throw it in a box and take it down to the post office - no big deal, right? But it turns out to be a big deal to my wife. She tells me I'm nuts, that the laptop's going to be broken in a million pieces by the time it gets there, and … [Read more...]
3 Things To Know About Holiday Shipping
The holiday season is almost here. Getting cards, gifts, and packages to everyone on your list on time doesn't have to be a stressful endeavor - and you don't have to spend hours standing in line at the post office! Here are the three things you need to know about holiday shipping: Holiday Shipping Tip #1: Start Shopping Early Before you can ship your cards, gifts and packages, you have to … [Read more...]
Should You Hire An Employee to Do Your Shipping?
As your business grows, you're forced to make many decisions. One of the toughest choices is knowing when it's the right time to hire an employee. Hiring an employee is a big deal. There's a lot of expenses and paperwork involved, as well as the need to have space for this individual to do their job. Payroll and insurance costs are only the beginning. When it comes to shipping, an employee is … [Read more...]
How to Ship a Tablet Computer
Whether you're shipping a tablet computer to your college student who 'forgot' to bring it to school, or shipping an iPad to your parents so they can stay connected to their grandkids, or sending a tablet you sold online to a buyer, you want it to arrive quickly and in good condition. As Boston's top packing and shipping service, we've helped lots of people ship electronic items safely. Here are … [Read more...]
