Whether it's a crystal vase, a great gaming computer, or a one of a kind piece of art, you need to take extra steps when shipping fragile items. We talked to the experts at Boston's best shipping service for tips for shipping fragile items. Here's what they had to say: Shipping Fragile Items Tip #1: Use the Best Boxes Possible Shipping boxes protect your fragile items from all of the … [Read more...]
Don’t Dumpster Dive for Shipping Boxes – Here’s Why
So we were recently told a story that we have permission to share, but the gentleman in the story prefers we don't use his name. We're going to call him Wilbur, because that's not his name, but it is the name of the pig in Charlotte's Web, which is a very good book. Wilbur needed to ship a guitar. He'd found the guitar for $35 at a yard sale, and sold it online for $7,200 because it was a … [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...]
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Money Saving Computer Shipping Tips
Do you have a desktop computer that you need to ship? Here are some useful tips you can use to ensure your computer arrives at its destination safely. Important Step One: Before you do anything else, back up the data you need and want to keep from this computer to another location, preferably cloud-based. That way, in the event of an accident or other unforeseen event, all you're losing is your … [Read more...]
Delicate Items Packing and Shipping
Are Shipping Challenges Keeping Your Small Business From Succeeding?
Boston's always been a good place to do business. Lately, things are really booming. Changes in technology have made it easier for small businesses to attract customers and make sales online. However, fulfillment - the process of packaging and shipping the orders to customers - is an area that can make or break your business. If you're great at shipping, you're in luck. But if you don't know … [Read more...]
Crating Hard to Ship Items
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