"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...]
Packing and Shipping Companies
Packing and Shipping From Massachusetts
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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Pack and Ship Delicate Items Safely
Should You Hire An Employee to Do Your Shipping?
As your business grows, you're forced to make many decisions. One of the toughest choices is knowing when it's the right time to hire an employee. Hiring an employee is a big deal. There's a lot of expenses and paperwork involved, as well as the need to have space for this individual to do their job. Payroll and insurance costs are only the beginning. When it comes to shipping, an employee is … [Read more...]
Shipping Matters to Small Business
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...]