"We're a small enough brand that we don't have a storefront presence of our own," Shawnee said. The Massachusetts entrepreneur provides specialty candles, soaps, and other handmade products to spas and lifestyle boutiques. "Many of those businesses had to shut their doors for quite a while, and even those that are open are seeing far less traffic than they did pre-pandemic. So it isn't a matter of … [Read more...]
Social Distancing’s Here to Stay: Here’s How to Get Really Good at Shipping Packages
"Normally, I'd be driving to Upstate New York for my nephew's birthday. My sister throws a big party every year, it's a thing. But with things are how they are?" Caitlyn shrugged. "These presents are going to have to show up without me." Tips for Sending Packages to Children The number one priority when sending any gift items to children is ensuring that the gift arrives in good condition. … [Read more...]
Should You Use Amazon Boxes to Ship Your Packages?
"I've done a little bit of online shopping," Chloe laughed. Her garage has a good size stack of Amazon boxes, carefully broken down and ready for recycling. "And now I have a bunch of birthday gifts that need to be shipped out. I was going to order shipping boxes online - ironically enough - but then it dawned on me: I have all of these boxes. Why don't I just use them?" Using Amazon shipping … [Read more...]
Tips for Packing Fragile Items for Cross-Country Shipping
If you have a computer, television, or other electronics that you need to ship cross-country, you may be a little worried about how to ensure your fragile item will arrive safely. The delivery process can be a little rough sometimes. If your items aren't packaged to protect them against drops, knocks, and damage, they might not make it through in one piece. As a Boston shipping company, we'd … [Read more...]
Switching to E-Commerce Reveals the Challenges of Packing & Shipping to Boston Small Business Owners
"I guess I can say I'm pretty lucky," Stephanie said. "When this whole shut down situation started, my little business was just getting off the ground. We'd literally only opened our doors six months ago. But our customers have stood by us - and since we've opened our online store, sales have actually outpaced our projections!" Transitioning to e-commerce was not without its challenges for the … [Read more...]
For Small Business: Choosing a Massachusetts International Shipping Company
One of the impacts of the Coronavirus is a slow down of products from China. People still need these products and have begun ordering them from alternate suppliers, including many small businesses here in Boston. While any order is of course welcome, for those small businesses who don't have much experience with international shipping, there are stresses involved. International shipping is … [Read more...]
What Is the Best Way to Ship Furniture From Boston?
"After my Mother passed, I had the job of settling her estate," Marjorie said. "Thankfully, she left very detailed instructions regarding her wishes. I knew exactly who was supposed to get each piece of furniture from Mother's collection. My only challenge was getting it to them." Shipping furniture can be complicated, especially when you have antique or collectible furniture. Older furniture … [Read more...]
How to Take the Stress Out of Shipping Antiques
"The reason people love antiques is because they're one of a kind," Brandi explained. "You can't just go get another one just like this one, because there's not another one just like this one." She patted the antique sideboard waiting to be shipped cross-country to one of her customers. "So yeah, I worry pretty much constantly from the moment an item leaves my shop until I know it has arrived … [Read more...]
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Three Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Shipped My Computer Home
So here I am in Boston, stuck with a computer that doesn't work. My kid brother back home in Philadelphia says he can fix it for me, no big deal. All I have to do is ship my computer to him. He'll do his magic, ship the computer back to me, and I can get on with my busy life as a college student. Sounds simple, right? Well, here's what I learned along the way: First: Never pack your computer … [Read more...]
