Make moving easy? You might think that's impossible. Moving is always a big job - especially if you have lots of possessions, antique furniture, or bulky awkward. What's the best way to pack fragile items? Is there an ideal way to pack a household's worth of possessions in a truck so damage is minimized. Do you know who has a really hard time moving? Scientists. Moving all of the scientific … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Moving the Small Medical Practice
What is the best way to move a small medical practice in Boston? Unlike many other small businesses, medical practices have some unique considerations to take into account when they have to change locations. Downtime due to the move must be kept to a minimum to avoid inconveniencing patients and physicians; diagnostic and medical equipment must be moved safely and securely, and there is always … [Read more...]
Student Moves From Colleges in Boston
Massachusetts: How To Make Sure Your Father’s Day Gift Arrives in Great Shape!
Father's Day is coming soon! This year, the day to celebrate Dear Old Dad is June 19th - a little more than a week away. If you want your gift to arrive in Dad's hands in time, the time to find the best shipping option is now. People buy their Dads all kinds of things for Father's Day. There's the traditional tie and shaving kit, of course, but some folks go in for antique furniture. Other … [Read more...]
Eastern Ma: The Challenges of Shipping Antiques
The very qualities that make antiques desirable: their age, the graceful lines and delicate workmanship of years gone by, their fragility, their unique nature - for many antiques are truly one of a kind - also make them difficult to ship. People who buy antiques know there's no greater disappointment than to have a long-desired piece delivered - only to discover that it has broken in transit! Is … [Read more...]
Boston Student Moves: What To Do Now That The Semester’s Over!
In a few hours, students all over Boston will be waking from the graduation parties, bleary eyed and facing one of the first challenges of life after school. What's the best way for students to move all of their stuff after college is done? Whether you're heading home or getting ready to move to a new city to start your career, you'll need to move your clothes, books, computer, and all of the rest … [Read more...]
Massachusetts: How To Find Great Movers
Whether you're planning a small local move or are relocating across the country, you know that moving is a big job. Finding a great Massachusetts moving company is essential - everyone will recommend you work with great professional movers to make the move easier and relatively stress free. How do you find the best Massachusetts movers? Here are some criteria to keep in mind: Choose The … [Read more...]
Boston: What Is The Best Time To Ship Computers?
“I honestly didn’t think that moving our business was going to be such a big deal,” Leah said. Her Boston graphic design firm had outgrown the two room space they’d been renting, and it was time to relocate uptown. “We don’t have a lot of stuff: we don’t have to move inventory or ship manufacturing equipment.” What Leah’s firm does have is computers. Lots of computers. “I’m not even counting … [Read more...]
Eastern MA: Custom Shipping Solutions for Small Business
“Every lamp I create is one of a kind.” Sahra Z. creates stunning stained glass artwork in her Eastern MA home. Her studio is filled with lamps, windows, picture frames, and keepsake boxes – all crafted from fragile glass. “If this lamp doesn’t make it to the customer safely, that’s it – it’s gone! It’s a disaster. I can’t just pick another one of the shelf and replace it.” Shipping her wares … [Read more...]
Boston: How To Avoid Shipping Nightmares
“You want to hear about a shipping nightmare?” Don asked. The Boston businessman has a frantic schedule, managing a small cleaning service and a retail business. His days became even busier last month, as you’ll see. “I’ll tell you about a shipping nightmare. We’d rented a copier from this place, a place we’d been renting from for years. But the business is growing, and we needed a bigger … [Read more...]
