"My business is entirely online," Denise said. "I don't have a storefront. I don't see customers in person." Because the Boston entrepreneur sells collectible dolls and figurines, she thought the economic pressures of the pandemic would be the end of her small business. Instead, to her surprise, sales took off. "Apparently some collectors decided that this was the time to indulge their passion," … [Read more...]
Starting a New Life on Your Own? Here’s How to Make the Move Simple
"You go into marriage thinking it's going to be forever," Ken said. "But things don't always work out that way." After discovering he was about to be divorced, Ken needed to move rapidly out of his Boston home. "I didn't have a lot of stuff, but I also don't have a car," he said. "To make this move happen, I decided what I needed was a small load moving company." What is a Small Load Moving … [Read more...]
How to Handle a Household Move as a Single Parent
When you're a single parent, you're used to every household responsibility ultimately being yours to handle. This means you have to be strong and organized. It also means that when you're up against a very overwhelming situation, such as a household move, you can feel very alone and stressed out. In this article, we're going to talk about how to handle a household move as a single parent. … [Read more...]
Boston Small Businesses Address Labor Shortages by Outsourcing Shipping
"Like many business owners, I'm having difficulty meeting my labor needs right now." Steve, a Boston entrepreneur, runs a small manufacturing firm. "I've had to make some choices, and that means keeping my staff focused on creating product. In order to make sure orders are filled quickly, professionally and reliably I've partnered with a Boston packing and shipping service." Custom packing and … [Read more...]
Taking the Emotional Sting Out of Downsizing
"I've been in this house for twelve years," Connie said. "But now it's been sold and I'm going to go live in a nice place closer to my children." The retired Boston school teacher knows she needs to downsize, but is finding it challenging. "It's not that many of my things are particularly valuable," she said. "They're important because of the part they played in my life story. But will I need them … [Read more...]
How To Pack Up Your Entire Life and Move With No Notice Whatsoever
"The minute my phone rang at 3 am, I knew it wasn't good news," Carrie said. "Tragically, my sister lost her life in an automobile accident. Her kids were out there in Chicago, all on their own. This wasn't the time for questions. I had to go be with them, immediately." Planning a move can take months, but sometimes life circumstances for people to move quickly. These moving tips are for … [Read more...]
What’s The Best Way to Ship Very Fragile Glassware?
"So my sister lives in California," Geri said. "Our aunt passed away, and there's a collection of very beautiful but very fragile glassware we've inherited. Crystal wineglasses, some art glass vases - really beautiful and extremely breakable. My question is what's the best way to ship very fragile glassware? I'd like to get these precious family heirlooms to her intact." Shipping fragile items … [Read more...]
When Your Start Up Needs More Space: Office Relocation Tips
"We'd always envisioned a hybrid model, where we had both a central office and team members working remotely," Davis said. The tech entrepreneur's start up has enjoyed modest success, such that the small office space the team was using no longer suffices. "Our new space is actually in Cambridge," he explained. "So I need to figure out the most efficient way to get everything we have here there … [Read more...]
Moving During Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges, people still need to move. Relocating the household is always a challenging endeavor, so what's different now? We talked to one of the top pack and ship moving companies near Boston, and here's what you need to know: Book Your Move As Early As Possible Labor shortages and supply chain issues are hitting every industry. That … [Read more...]
How To Ship Special Gifts: Tips on Choosing the Best Shipping Boxes
If you've got a gift you need to ship to a special someone, you want to be sure it gets to them in perfect condition. We went to a company that specializes in packing and shipping near Boston for expert guidance. Here's what they had to say about choosing the best shipping boxes for special gifts. Shipping Tip #1: Box Size Does Matter! When choosing a shipping box for your special gift, you … [Read more...]