Groupon discounts can be a great deal for customers, but they're turning out to be a serious problem for one Boston pizza chain. According to this article in Boston.com, Upper Crust's parent company sold thousands of dollars worth of discount vouchers, never told the franchisees about it, kept all the proceeds, and then declared bankruptcy. Ten locations have closed, and the owners of the … [Read more...]
When It’s Time To Downsize: Boston Movers for Seniors
“I love this house,” Clarice said. She had lived with her husband Geoffrey in their Boston home for nearly 40 years. Now that Geoffrey has passed away, Clarice finds it difficult to keep up with the maintenance and upkeep of the home. She has decided to sell her home and move to a smaller, more manageable apartment. “It’s a bigger job than you might think, moving!” Many Boston seniors find … [Read more...]
Eastern MA Shipping Spotlight: Finding a Small Move Company You Can Trust
It is not often in this speed-oriented world that we find ourselves envying the humble snail. But when it comes time to move house, it's easy to be jealous of the little guy with his abode lodged permanently upon his back. No matter where he goes, he's always home. The rest of us have to pack and move our stuff. For students or small families, it's important to know that with a good plan, a … [Read more...]
Starting Over: Small Moves in Eastern MA
"By the time you're my age, you expect that you know a thing or two on your own," Bob said. "But it turns out that there were many, many things that I depended on my wife Jillian for. Now that she's gone?" He smiled a sad smile and shrugged his shoulders. "It turns out I don't know nearly as many things as I thought I did." One of those thing Bob's wife Jillian handled was arranging the move … [Read more...]
Headed Home For the Summer? Boston Student Moves Fast!
“I thought I was going to be staying in town with my girlfriend over the summer,” Ed said. “But it turns out she has other things lined up and that plan isn’t going to work out. I need to be out of my place by the first. I’ve got exams and graduation and everything going on. What’s the fastest, easiest way to move my stuff back home?” Moving your stuff home at the end of the semester doesn’t … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way To Move A Piano in Boston?
For sixty years, Odetta kept her parent’s upright piano in her front room. In that time, hundreds – maybe even thousands! – of children spent their time learning how to tickle the ivories and create lovely music from Odetta. “I would not say I am a music teacher,” the octogenarian protested. “I enjoyed spending time with the children, and we would play music together. It was fun, always – and … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Tips To Save The Planet!
Did you know that the choices you make every day have the power to impact the health of the planet? By being mindful of the environmental impact of our behaviors, we can reduce the use of fossil fuels, encourage recycling, and do our part to help the planet heal. If you need to send packages, ship antique furniture or other fragile items, organize a small residential move or small commercial … [Read more...]
Boston: Money Saving Tips For The Small Move
Attention students, singles, and small families on the go: there is a way to manage your small move on a budget. That's great news, because let's face it: moving is expensive. If you're headed to a new apartment, you've just shelled out for a security deposit and first month's rent. Going to college? You'll spend more money than you think possible on books and things you need for your dorm room. … [Read more...]
Boston: Moving To A New Office
Office construction is making a comeback in the Boston area. Both the Boston Globe and Boston.com are reporting that it's the biotechnology industry spearheading the surge in new office construction. That means that if you're in the Boston biotech industry (or work for a company that would like to have a presence here) you may soon be facing the challenge of moving your office in Boston. Boston … [Read more...]
The Best Way To Move Your Stuff After the Marriage Is Over
It was celebrity news that shocked almost no one: Kim Kardashian is splitting from her husband, NBA star Kris Humphries, 72 days after marrying him. There are rumors that the whole thing – from nuptials to Mr. Humphries’ protest that he didn’t know there was trouble in paradise – has been orchestrated as a publicity stunt. However, if you’ve recently been through a break up or divorce, you know … [Read more...]
