What is a small move? A small move involves transporting the possessions of a single person or small household from one location to another. There are short-distance small moves, such as a move from one side of Somerville to the other, and long distance small moves, such as a student move from Boston to California. There are even international small moves, which take the household from … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Small Business Spotlight: Controlling Packaging Expenses
As 2012 draws to a close, many small business owners throughout Massachusetts are looking at their financials and identifying ways to save money and enhance profitability. Cost containment is a high priority, which raises a question about packaging. Should you try to handle packing and shipping your merchandise in house, or is it a wiser decision to outsource the job to a Massachusetts packaging … [Read more...]
Boston: When You Need To Move Your Business Fast!
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...]
Hurricane Sandy & Winter Storm Athena: Ongoing Impacts on East Coast Shipping
First it was Hurricane Sandy, a devastating storm that did an almost unimaginable amount of damage in New Jersey and New York. Next came Winter Storm Athena, which delivered more than half a foot of snow in some parts of Manhattan, and up to ten inches of snow in Connecticut. As your Boston shipping store, we wanted to share information about what these weather events might mean to you, … [Read more...]
Boston Shipping Spotlight: What Does Hurricane Sandy Mean For Your Packages and Parcels?
As these words were being written, the first effects of high winds and heavy rains associated with Hurricane Sandy are being felt throughout the Boston area. This massive storm, larger than the state of Texas, will have a disruptive effect on many business services, including package and parcel delivery. Expect Delays! Hurricane Sandy will cause delivery delays. All delivery services must … [Read more...]
International Shipping Spotlight: Boston Ocean Shipping
Whether you're moving internationally, shipping cars overseas, or have a very large shipment to make, ocean freight can be the most cost-effective option. At Boston Pack and Ship, we understand that you have a budget you must adhere to. We work with all of the major ocean freight carriers to provide you with high quality ocean shipping services at a price you can afford. With weekly sailings to … [Read more...]
Boston Freight Shipping: What You Need To Know
Did you know that there are different shipping services. One type of shipping service is provided by a parcel service, such as the UPS or FedEx trucks you're most familiar with. When you need to ship a package that weighs more than 150 pounds, or a very large package, you need the other type of shipping service: Boston freight shipping. You can use Boston freight shipping services to ship a … [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...]
Shipping Unusually Large Or Strangely Shaped Items
"When I asked my son if there was anything he wanted from his Grandfather's estate, I was shocked to hear him say he wanted the lawn mower. It's nothing great - just an old fashioned push mower. But I guess it's sentimental for him, and he's into that whole green living thing anyway..." Jeannette paused, and laughed. "Have you ever tried to pack a lawn mower for shipping?" Massachusetts: … [Read more...]
