"Mom and Dad have always had a large home," Ellie said. "But they're retiring now, and moving from Boston to Florida. The house down there is much, much smaller - it's almost half the size of their home here - but my parents are having a hard time understanding that that means all of their stuff just won't fit." Helping your parents downsize in preparation for a move into a smaller home can be … [Read more...]
Boston Students: Don’t Put These Items in Summer Storage!
Class is out and it's time to enjoy the summer. If you're taking the smart route, you're not going to pay expensive Boston rents just to house your stuff - you'll stow it in a safe secure Boston student summer storage facility. Summer storage is the ideal way to deal with your out of season clothing, sports gear, books, furniture and the like. That being said, there are some things that can't go … [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...]
Boston Student Summer Storage
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. For many Boston area students, the summer months are time to head for home or seasonal jobs to build up the bank account. During that time, you've got to do something with the stuff you had in your dorm room or apartment. Boston student summer storage is the answer. The best student storage services pick up your stuff at your location, bring it … [Read more...]
When Choosing a MA Packaging Company Makes Sense
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...]
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Boston Students: Summer Storage Saves You Money, Stress!
OK, Boston College Students - this one's for you. Classes will be wrapping up before you know it. Summer vacation is here, and chances are your funds are getting a little low. Boston's a wicked expensive city (in case you haven't noticed!) which is why many students head home over the break, work in their home towns, build up the cash reserves while saving on rent by staying with the family, and … [Read more...]
Student Moves from Boston
College acceptance letters are starting to arrive, causing kids' hearts to leap for joy and parents' minds to immediately shift into overdrive. Paying for college is one big issue, but another concern is the logistics of getting your student to the university. This is true whether your child is going to school here in Boston or if they're going someone further away. Here's what you need to know … [Read more...]
