"The Boston Strong design has been a best seller for our company," says Kerry. His Boston based business creates t-shirts, hats, and tote bags with embroidered emblems. They'd primarily been selling products in the United States, but after Kerry upgraded his website, wholesale orders started coming in from around the globe. "Obviously it is very exciting for us to see these increased sales," Kerry … [Read more...]
Ship Holiday Orders Worldwide with Boston Pack and Ship
"Last year's Cyber Monday sales exceeded my wildest expectations," Charles said. "This is a good thing - businesses like mine need every sale they can get - but it also presented a real challenge when it came to getting all of those orders packed and out the door. Obviously a lot of people were doing their holiday shopping, so time was of the essence. And the whole company is only four people - … [Read more...]
Shipping Holiday Gifts That Wow!
The holidays are getting closer by the minute. So much of the fun of the season is finding the perfect gift for loved ones far away and sending it to them, a delightful surprise delivered directly to their doorstep. As your Boston shipping company, we'd like to share our tips for shipping holiday gifts that wow! Tip number one is to think visually. What is your recipient going to see when they … [Read more...]
Cross Country Shipping: Packing Materials Make All The Difference
"I'm in Boston. The company I do a lot of business with is located in Northern California. That means I have to literally ship my products coast to coast ever single week." Colin creates custom art glass pieces for retail stores and restaurants. "As you can imagine, I'm a little fanatical about packing things properly. I can't afford to have a lot of breakage." When shipping fragile items cross … [Read more...]
Shipping Artwork
Bob Dylan just won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Dylan is best known for his song lyrics. He has also written many poems. The Nobel committee chose him for being a great poet in the English-speaking tradition. Another reason for the regard people give Dylan is how his work inspires others to create their own art. Many painters, sculptors, and textile artists work with Dylan playing in the … [Read more...]
Long Term Employees Make All The Difference In Pack and Ship Services
"It was Bertrand Russell who told us we must care about a world we will never see," Walter said with a chuckle. "And of course, one could interpret that to mean that it is imperative to be mindful of the impact our current actions will have on the future. But I also see it as an insightful comment on the value of care and diligence in the pack and ship service." Walter sells vintage, antique … [Read more...]
Shipping Antiques: The Do’s and Don’ts
"I love antiques," Delia said. "So you can definitely say I'm doing my dream job." The Boston native has built a business finding collectible and antique furniture for interior decorators and discerning homeowners. She has clients all over the country. "They tell me what they're looking for. I go out and find it and ship it to them. Everyone's happy." Delia sources all kinds of antique furniture, … [Read more...]
Be The Holiday Superstar: The Secret of the Pack and Ship Service
Christmas is coming. Not to freak you out, but at this exact moment, there's only 96 days until Christmas. And you want to be the holiday superstar this year - the person who surprises your entire collection of far-flung friends, relatives, and people you're still trying desperately to impress despite clear evidence that they will never ever like you, with perfectly selected, gorgeously wrapped, … [Read more...]
MA Innovation Boom Great For Local Business Growth
The news that Massachusetts law makers have advanced a $593 development bill is great news for small manufacturers throughout the state. While we're seeing larger companies such as Pfizer invest heavily in the Bay State, it is the small and mid-sized manufacturers who have the most growth potential. The potential impact of a manufacturing boom on the region's economy can't be overstated. Not … [Read more...]
3 Things To Keep in Mind When Choosing a Boston Packaging Service
A packaging service is exactly what it sounds like: a company that specializes in packaging your products for display and sale in the retail environment. Packaging should be both appealing to the customer and well-designed to protect your products during shipping, whether that's through a distribution center to your retail partners or directly to your customers through e-commerce or direct mail … [Read more...]
