There are certain points in a person's life when they're likely to need the services of a moving company that specializes in small moves. One of these instances is the student move, when a young person heads to university. Another instance is the senior move, in which a single person or a couple move from the family home into a smaller, more manageable property. This process often includes … [Read more...]
Can You Ship Romance?
Long distance relationships once were very rare things. Most people met their sweethearts in or near the town where they, themselves, lived. But over the years, that trend has changed. The internet has made it much easier to meet someone with a compatible philosophy. You can even fall in love. But it is tough when you live in Massachusetts and your sweetheart lives in Malaysia - or Mexico - or … [Read more...]
Small Business Shipping Services in Eastern MA
Small business owners are some of the busiest people we know. This is especially true for professionals and service providers, such as attorneys, accountants, and tax preparers. It is at this time of the year that the workload really begins to ramp up for these folks. If your office is beginning to become overwhelmed with the sheer volume of special reports, documentation and records that need to … [Read more...]
Can I Ship This Overseas?
Have you ever tried to ship snails to Spain? What about shipping wine to Wake Island? Can you ship guns to Guyana or ham to Haiti? There are more than 250 countries on this planet, and each and every one of them has their own rules and regulations. Restrictions on guns and alcohol are very common, as are regulations pertaining to certain types of food, plants, or seeds. Artwork and antiquities … [Read more...]
Boston Moving Companies for Single People & Small Families
Does the New Year mean a new address? If you're a single person or have a small family, you want three things when you're planning your move. The first thing is to find a moving company that's reputable, honest and trustworthy. Putting all of your worldly possessions - all of your furniture, electronics, clothing, and other prized belongings - in the hands of another requires a lot of trust. … [Read more...]
Small Business Success Strategy: Packaging and Shipping Services
Throughout Massachusetts, more and more people are starting their own businesses. Micro-entrepreneurship is a booming trend, as people put their passions to work for them. We're seeing a surge of crafters, artisans, inventors, and small-scale manufacturing in the region. One small business success strategy for these companies centers on an aspect of the business new entrepreneurs often overlook: … [Read more...]
2013 Shipping Tips To Save You Time and Money In The New Year
Here we are: the start of a brand New Year! For many of us, this is the time of year when we make resolutions - special promises to ourselves that we're going to exercise more, smoke less, and save money all the way around. We can't help you with the exercise and smoking resolutions (except to provide an encouraging cheer!) but as your Eastern MA shipping store, we can definitely help you save … [Read more...]
When You Have To Return Gifts: Shipping Made Simple
Well, it's over. The big day has come and gone. Santa came, emptied his sleigh, and left you with a pile of presents to deal with. Some of these are totally awesome. Other ones, not so great. What happens when you need to return gifts, especially to an online retailer? Some companies make returning gifts easy. L.L. Bean has truly set the standard for easy returns. However, not all companies … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Send Your Grandson A PS3 For Christmas?
It's the holiday season, and you know what that means! Time to send presents and packages to your favorite people. To keep the holidays wonderful and bright, it's imperative that your gifts arrive on time and in good shape. As your Eastern MA shipping specialist, we'd like to share a few tips on how you can make that happen - especially when you're shipping fragile, expensive items, like video … [Read more...]
No One Wants Smashed Cookies: A Guide To Holiday Shipping
During the holiday season, we're much more likely to ship personal packages and parcels than at any other time of the year. To make sure the holiday joy level stays high, it's important that the contents of those packages and parcels arrive at their destination in good condition. Here are some tips of the trade from your Boston shipping expert, Boston Pack and Ship. Holiday Tip #1: Don't … [Read more...]
