It’s that time of year again. It’s time to pack up all of your gear and head back to school. And here’s a funny fact of life: it turns out that the parents who were all into schlepping your stuff to school during freshman year lose a lot of enthusiasm for the process as time goes on. At some point, you’re going to be handling this move on your own. Make the process as stress free as possible by … [Read more...]
What Did The Kid Forget? The Best Way To Ship Things To Your College Student
The semester doesn't really start until the phone calls come: "Mom! I forgot my hair dryer, my green notebook, and my MP3 player for the gym. I need them all like yesterday! Can you send them to me?" "It's so cold here! I need you to send me more blankets and all of my warm clothes!" "You let me forget so much stuff! I'm emailing you a list and you've got to send it all up here to … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Shipping To The Troops
If you have a partner, family member, or loved one serving in the military, thank you. The job of those who are still at home during an overseas deployment is tougher than anyone knows. We appreciate and honor our men and women in uniform, and all of the people who love them. Our country has been at war for a decade. During that time, countless packages have been sent from here on the home … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Making Leased Equipment Returns Easy!
If you have to return leased equipment, you know what a headache and hassle it can be. Shipping leased office equipment, such as copiers, binding machines, and furniture is neither quick nor easy. Trying to find time to pack these items is tough enough with your busy day. Now imagine the hours it's going to take the find the best, most cost-effective way to ship them! Massachusetts: Leased … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Planning a Back to School Move?
Where did the summer go? It seems like we've done no more than turn around, yet a new semester is starting. If you've got a child headed for college, or you're a student yourself, you know how much work is involved in back to school. There's so much stuff to get to school. Clothes, computers, music instruments, sports equipment, a dorm fridge, and more books than you've ever seen in your life - … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Items To or From Tradeshows
We're right in the midst of the summer tradeshow season. More conventions are scheduled for the fall. If you're exhibiting at a trade show, convention, industry meeting, home show, or consumer show, you need a safe, reliable way to make sure your exhibits are delivered safely and accurately - and on time. Many shows penalize exhibitors who are late getting set up; in a worst case scenario, you … [Read more...]
MA: Shipping Artwork Safely
Life beats down and crushes the soul and then art reminds you that you have one. - Stella Adler Art plays such a pivotal role in our lives, as individuals and as cultures. There's something almost magical about the way that the right image or shape can transform how we see ourselves, society, and the world we live in. One of the really wonderful things about the internet is the way that it … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: Estate Shipping Considerations
"It's dumb. I knew Nonny wasn't going to live forever. No one lives forever." Miranda was still fighting back the tears, some six days after her great-aunt's funeral. "But she really seemed like she was going to." Great aunt Nonny was almost one hundred years old when she died, but her advanced years didn't stop her from being an active participant in all of her younger relative's lives. … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: ebay Sellers Who Need To Ship Antiques
eBay has transformed the antique industry. Once upon a time, if you wanted great antiques, you had to pile into the car and spend your weekends exploring New England and beyond in search of antique furniture, old dishes, collectibles, and decorative items. Now you can find all of these items online. This is great news for collectors, and it's great news for antique sellers. Antique dealers … [Read more...]
Boston: Shipping Biotechnology
What are the most important qualities to search for when you're trying to find a company to handle your biotechnology shipping needs? If you're in the Boston biotechnology community, you know that your shipping needs are unique. You need a level of service and expertise that just isn't available at the typical copy shop. Instead, you'll want to find a Boston pack and ship company that has … [Read more...]
