Classes have started for the spring semester at most Boston colleges, yet the season for student moves is far from over. There are a number of reasons why a student move might be necessary at this point in the year. Changes in academic plans are the most common. Sometimes roommate arrangements just don't work out. Other times, it's dissatisfaction with the building the student is in or the commute … [Read more...]
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Smart Small Business Best Practices: Outsourcing Shipping
If you operate a small or home based business, it's very tempting to try to handle every job yourself. Entrepreneurship means wearing many hats, which often means it's the exact same person handling everything from filing the annual tax return to dealing with raccoons in the dumpster. That's not always the best use of your time. As a business owner, you only get 24 hours in a day. There's … [Read more...]
Need to Package and Ship from Boston, MA?
"We deal in antiquarian books, historical ephemera, and other collectible paper goods," Martin explained. "Obviously Boston is one of our favorite places to go for buying trips: so many historical events happened here, and New Englanders hang on to everything. We've found some real treasures here. But getting them back to our Alabama shop can be a challenge." Shipping antiques, particularly … [Read more...]
Attention Parents of Boston College Students: You Don’t Have To Move Their Stuff
"So I've got a great opportunity to go to Australia with my best friend," said Lauren. "She's working on a documentary, and has invited me to tag along." Lauren, who has a life long love of animals, wants to jump at the chance. "There's only one problem. The weekend we're supposed to leave is the same weekend my daughter needs to be out of her college housing." Don't forgo the things you want … [Read more...]
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Boston Caregivers: When You Need To Help Your Parents Move
"Being a long-distance caregiver is extremely challenging," Margaret said. "Don't ever let anyone tell you any different." Margaret's mother, Julianne, is in her nineties. "For a long time, we managed pretty well. There are some great resources in Boston, and I was able to arrange for aides to come in and be with Mom every day." An illness put Julianne in the hospital, and while she was there, … [Read more...]
Pack and Ship from Boston MA
"Coming up with the idea for my product was actually the easy part," says Sean. "The tricky bit was finding someone with the technological skills and resources to manufacture it." The inventor found the biotechnology experts he needed in Boston, MA, far from his West Virginia home. But that was only the beginning of his challenge. "So there's the issue of getting the product made remotely. That … [Read more...]
Tips For Boston Student Moves
Most people think Boston student moves happen only at the beginning and end of the semester. While that timing certainly applies to the majority of student moves, the truth is that student moves can happen at any time. Students decide to switch programs, have personal or family crisis that require making a move, or simply find a nicer place to stay. Here's what you need to know to make these moves … [Read more...]
Packing and Shipping from Massachusetts 5 Star Review
I am living in Austin and needed to have items picked up at my family's home in Boston and shipped to me. I arranged everything with Bill and Gene over the phone. They coordinated with my brother, packed the breakables better than I could have expected, kept me informed, and shipped everything on-time. Great service. Highly recommend them. … [Read more...]
