"My husband and I have six children - ages 17, 11, 9, 6 year old twins, and a 4 year old. To say we have our hands full is an understatement. On top of that, we run our own business - which is great because we have the flexibility to move to the other side of the country to care for his parents - but leaves me with no time to properly manage a long distance household move." Dusti laughed. "Good … [Read more...]
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Expanding Business Globally Means Learning About International Shipping for Small Business
"In this economy, we're happy about every order." Ralph is a Boston area entrepreneur, who manufacturers specialized parts for manufacturing equipment. "And large orders are especially encouraging. But when I saw we'd be sending the product to South America, I had a lot of questions." "Normally, we handle shipping ourselves. But this was a new experience for us, and quite frankly, it's … [Read more...]
How To Ship Your Treasures Home From Vacation
"Boston is an antique hunter's paradise," Gwendolyn said. "The shops are amazing, and I'm finding the type of furniture and collectibles that just never turn up back home in Arizona." The retiree laughed. "My husband says I can't buy more than we can reasonably pack into the car to go back home, but you know that's not going to happen! What I want to know is what's the best way to ship my … [Read more...]
Shipping Boxes Vs Moving Van: What’s The Right Choice for Your Next Move?
"They tell all of these love stories about meeting the boy next door, but my boy is in Atlanta, GA." Marilyn laughed. "Luckily, I don't have too much stuff to move. What I am trying to do is save some money. With that in mind, what's the best choice for a small household move - shipping boxes of personal belongings or renting a moving van?" Find Packing and Shipping Services Near Me * Find … [Read more...]
Tips for Shipping Antique Furniture
"I have a sideboard table I'd like to ship to my daughter in Miami. It's perfect for her new home," Anne said. "My only concern is it is pretty old - practically an antique! - and I don't want it to get broken. What do I need to do to ship antique furniture successfully?" We asked the best shipping store in Boston for tips for shipping antique furniture. Here's what they had to say: Make … [Read more...]
When Downsizing, Packing and Shipping Service Simplified Potentially Overwhelming Task for Senior Couple
"Maybe I will miss the snow and ice," Gwendolyn said. "Who knows? We're going to be in that gorgeous California sunshine. It'll make up for it." The eighty-three year old Boston native is moving, along with her companion of many years, Stanley. "The only issue is we have so much stuff. Some of it's going to my kids, some of it's going to Stanley's children and grandchildren. There are some things … [Read more...]
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Sending Temperature-Sensitive Packages – Tips from the Pros
There are some items that must be kept at a specific temperature throughout the shipping process. Examples of these temperature sensitive packages include medical products; fresh foods such as meat, fruit, or dairy products; manufacturing components; and wine. We turned to Boston's best shipping store for tips and advice on sending temperature-sensitive packages. Here's what they had to … [Read more...]
Shipping Antique Furniture: Chairs, Side Tables, and Other Items Requiring Crating
"What I love about this rocking chair is that it was actually made here in Boston," Terri said. "The maker's mark is 1918, which doesn't sound terribly old - but when you stop to think about it, that's at the very end of World War One. Before so many things we take for granted. I think about how many grandmothers must have sat in this chair with little babies. It makes me smile. That's why I'm a … [Read more...]