Small manufacturers, this one's for you. If you're struggling to figure out the fastest, most cost-effective method to take your product from the assembly line to store shelves near you, it's time to talk packaging. Many organizations just don't have the specialized equipment it takes to package their merchandise, or the manpower to devote to the job. We all know labor's not cheap and the thought … [Read more...]
When Time is of the Essence: Save Money by Choosing a Boston Packing Service
Sometimes you find out you need to move on fairly short notice. Whether this is due to a career change, military deployment, or other life circumstance, one way to simplify moving your household in a hurry is to work with a Boston packing service. Packing takes a lot of time, especially if you're not sure what you're doing. Working with a professional packing service dramatically streamlines … [Read more...]
Smart Small Business Best Practices: Outsourcing Shipping
If you operate a small or home based business, it's very tempting to try to handle every job yourself. Entrepreneurship means wearing many hats, which often means it's the exact same person handling everything from filing the annual tax return to dealing with raccoons in the dumpster. That's not always the best use of your time. As a business owner, you only get 24 hours in a day. There's … [Read more...]
Need to Package and Ship from Boston, MA?
"We deal in antiquarian books, historical ephemera, and other collectible paper goods," Martin explained. "Obviously Boston is one of our favorite places to go for buying trips: so many historical events happened here, and New Englanders hang on to everything. We've found some real treasures here. But getting them back to our Alabama shop can be a challenge." Shipping antiques, particularly … [Read more...]
Pack and Ship from Boston MA
"Coming up with the idea for my product was actually the easy part," says Sean. "The tricky bit was finding someone with the technological skills and resources to manufacture it." The inventor found the biotechnology experts he needed in Boston, MA, far from his West Virginia home. But that was only the beginning of his challenge. "So there's the issue of getting the product made remotely. That … [Read more...]
Shipping Hoverboards is Tough, but Laptop Shipping is Simple
"My granddaughter wanted a hoverboard because she's eleven, of course she does," Shari said, with a laugh. "But she's in California, and I'm here in Boston, and you just can't ship those things. All of the airlines have said no way, so even if I do wind up flying out there for Christmas, I can't bring it with me - and the Post Office says now, hoverboards can't fly." She shrugged. "At some point, … [Read more...]
Can’t Fly With Your Gift Items? Boston International Shipping Service saves the day!
Hoverboards are the most recent toy to be banned from flying on several major passenger airlines. The popular toy contains lithium batteries, which have been identified as a causal element in more than a few fires; the airlines, acting out of a sense of caution for their aircraft, passengers, and crew, have opted out of transporting them. This leaves people who were thinking about flying with one … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Packaging Service Increases Efficiency
"You have to know what your success condition looks like," Tori said. The Boston entrepreneur has quickly built her small Etsy shop into a thriving jewelry business. "I knew I wanted to work for myself," she said, "and I knew I wanted to keep my expenses and overhead fairly minimal. But I also knew that what makes my business special is me: I'm the one who designs and manufacturers the jewelry." … [Read more...]
Sending Support: International Shipping Do’s and Don’ts
In the aftermath of the terrible terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut and other cities around the world, many Boston residents are being moved to send care packages and messages of support to their loved ones overseas. The urge to send some tangible message of comfort and love is a good one - but you want to be sure your package arrives in good shape. With that in mind, here are some international … [Read more...]
3 Times You’ll Want a Professional Packing & Shipping Company
It's easy to assume that shipping packages is simple. After all, you just throw your stuff in a box, toss some styrofoam peanuts in there, tape it up, scribble an address on the outside and call for pickup, right? Well, that can work in some instances, but it's not necessarily the best route all of the time. To avoid breakage, lost packages, heartache and expense, you'll definitely want to call in … [Read more...]
