When you’re running a small business, you know that there’s no detail that’s too small to pay attention to. Keeping customers happy is essential, whether you’re selling directly to the public, or are a B2B supplier. People’s patience for lost or delayed shipments, damaged goods, and substandard packing materials is non-existent. If you don’t deliver exactly what the customer is expecting, exactly … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Save on a Small Household Long Distance Move
If you live on your own, or your family doesn’t have a lot of stuff, your household move may be what’s considered a small move. For our region, a long distance move takes you out of the greater Boston area. If you’re moving from Boston to Miami, for example, that’s a long distance move. Here are 3 ways you can save money when you’re moving your small household a long distance: This … [Read more...]
Moving a Small Household a Long Distance? 3 Money Saving Tips You Need to Know
If you live on your own, or your family doesn’t have a lot of stuff, your household move may be what’s considered a small move. As a general rule of thumb, if everything you own fits reasonably into a studio apartment, it’s a small move – assuming, of course, that you’re not keeping a collection of anvils or other extremely heavy items in your place. For our region, a long distance move takes … [Read more...]
Small Move + Long Distance = No Problem!
"When I first started calling moving companies and telling them I had to move my studio apartment, they all said "No problem"", Gina explained. "Until I said I needed to move from Boston to Chicago. Then suddenly, it was a problem. There are many moving companies who aren't interested in moving a small move a long distance - or if they are, they want to charge a million dollars!" This … [Read more...]
Shipping Household Goods from Boston Area
Money Saving Moving Secrets for Boston Students, Families & Businesses
It's back to school season, when college students pack up and head for classes. Some are staying here in Boston, while others are going all around the country to pursue their studies. Let's talk about ways college students can save money on their move. Student moves are different than household moves because there's a lot fewer possessions involved, and ultimately, the student will be moving … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Shipping Computers
As Boston's best shipping store, we see a lot of people who are shipping computers. This includes desk top computers, gaming computers, laptops, tablets and more. Because computers are expensive and fragile, special care is required when packing and shipping computers. Here's what you need to know: Do: Make Use of Original Packing Materials if They're Available The packing materials and box … [Read more...]
Delicate Items Packing and Shipping
3 Things You Should Know About Shipping Household Goods
Household goods are all of the things that make a house a home - things like dishes, linens, pictures and other personal property. When you need to ship household goods in Boston, there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind: #1: Strong Boxes Are Important Even When Breakage Isn't an Issue The shipping process puts packages to their test. The box you're sending will travel through at … [Read more...]
