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...]
Shipping Household Goods from Boston Area
Delicate Items Packing and Shipping
3 Things You Should Know About Shipping Household Goods
Household goods are all of the things that make a house a home - things like dishes, linens, pictures and other personal property. When you need to ship household goods in Boston, there are a few things you'll want to keep in mind: #1: Strong Boxes Are Important Even When Breakage Isn't an Issue The shipping process puts packages to their test. The box you're sending will travel through at … [Read more...]
Flexible Packing & Shipping Services in Boston
Flexible packaging is one of the fastest growing segments in the packaging industry. It's not surprising. Flexible packaging offers several benefits: superior protection, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solution for manufacturers and retailers seeking to get their products to customers who could be anywhere in the world. Here's what you need to know about flexible packing and … [Read more...]
Packing, Crating & Freighting for Special Items: Boston Packing and Shipping Companies
We've been in business for over thirty years, and in that time, we've seen the wide range of items people need to ship. Some of these items are incredibly delicate and valuable: artwork, fragile glassware, oversized mirrors, stained glass windows and the like. Electronics are also delicate and valuable. We've shipped a lot of flat screen tvs, office equipment, computers, laptops, gaming consoles, … [Read more...]
So You Bought a Sofa In A Box & Now You Need to Return It
You really can buy anything online nowadays. That's great news for people who hate to shop furniture stores. It's possible to buy mattresses and even sofas from your smartphone. But as well all know, sometimes we purchase items we have to return, and when that comes to your sofa-in-a-box, that means you've got to ship your sofa in the box back. The phrase easier said than done springs to mind. … [Read more...]
Custom Wooden Shipping Crates in Boston
When shipping heavy, fragile, or extremely valuable items, wooden shipping crates are required. Cardboard boxes simply don't have the strength or structural integrity to contain everything. There are several types of wooden shipping crates, including the custom wooden shipping crates we build to order based on customer needs. Tradeshow Crates: Reusable Custom Wooden Shipping Crates In … [Read more...]