MA Freight Shipping for Small Manufacturers and Businesses
"We've been in business for a while now, but until this point, all of our orders were on the smaller side." Steven is beaming. The founder and CEO of a small manufacturing firm recently received their first order from a major retailer - an order so large he needed to work with a freight shipping carrier. Once upon a time, freight shipping meant your products were going to be loaded on a cargo … [Read more...]
The Busy Mom’s Secret Weapon For Stress-Free Moves: Using A Packing Service
"My partner and I both work in healthcare," Beth said. "We have four children, between the ages of four and eleven. Everyone's involved in sports, dance, or other activities. Every minute of every day is scheduled. And...our careers demand frequent moves. I've learned that the best way for our family to handle this is to hire a packing service." What Is a Packing Service? A packing service … [Read more...]
Moving With a New Baby
Welcoming a child into your life is a wonderful event. It does however come with its share of sleepless nights, very busy schedules, and the ups and downs that come with having a new baby. Add that to the stresses and tensions that are part of moving a household and it can seem like too much to bear. Here are some tips from your Boston moving company that will make things easier: 1) Keep … [Read more...]
Cross-country Shipping from Boston MA
Choose an International Moving Company that Understands Logistics
"The last time I moved to Africa - we were in Cote D'Ivoire for twenty-eight months - our moving company just had no clue at all. Our possessions came into the country on a Friday afternoon before a week-long carnival. That meant there was no way to get our stuff. We were forced to get by with only what we'd brought in our suitcases for nine days. With two kids under six you can imagine how fun … [Read more...]
Packing Furniture For Shipping
Whether you're moving across town or across the country, it's important to pack your furniture carefully. This is important to protect your furniture from being damaged while in transit, and it can make getting set up in your new home easier. Here are some tips to keep in mind when packing furniture for shipping: Inventory your furniture beforehand & note how sturdy items are. It's common for … [Read more...]
Help Your Parents Downsize
"Mom and Dad have always had a large home," Ellie said. "But they're retiring now, and moving from Boston to Florida. The house down there is much, much smaller - it's almost half the size of their home here - but my parents are having a hard time understanding that that means all of their stuff just won't fit." Helping your parents downsize in preparation for a move into a smaller home can be … [Read more...]
Boston Students: Don’t Put These Items in Summer Storage!
Class is out and it's time to enjoy the summer. If you're taking the smart route, you're not going to pay expensive Boston rents just to house your stuff - you'll stow it in a safe secure Boston student summer storage facility. Summer storage is the ideal way to deal with your out of season clothing, sports gear, books, furniture and the like. That being said, there are some things that can't go … [Read more...]
MA Innovation Boom Great For Local Business Growth
The news that Massachusetts law makers have advanced a $593 development bill is great news for small manufacturers throughout the state. While we're seeing larger companies such as Pfizer invest heavily in the Bay State, it is the small and mid-sized manufacturers who have the most growth potential. The potential impact of a manufacturing boom on the region's economy can't be overstated. Not … [Read more...]
