I hate to even say it, but it’s almost that time of year –holiday season. Halloween is “long” gone and that means Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Soon we’ll all be shopping for turkey and cranberry sauce, and after that it’ll be time for Christmas shopping. All that shopping also means a lot of shipping.

Shipping gifts directly the recipients can make your job a lot easier, especially if you have out of state relatives and friends. If you won’t be seeing them this holiday season, wrap it up and send it off for truck delivery service. (Hopefully they’ll be nice enough to wait until Christmas morning!) Shipping packages is also great if you rely on public transportation, like myself. I live in Queens but my family is back on Long Island and there is no way I could carry all those gifts on a bus and a train. Instead, I ship them directly to my parents’ house and when I arrive a day or two before, I wrap the gifts there instead. It makes life so much simpler!

Choose a reliable local delivery service so you never have to fret over lost gifts. That’s the last thing you need during an already stressful season!

The current economy has been a struggle for many company, small and big businesses alike. Everyone is hurting. But chances are that a bigger corporation will outlast the “little guys” who often struggle even when the economy fairs much better. I’ve always been a firm believer that small businesses need to stick together, need to help each other out. Yes, sometimes it’s easier to work with bigger, better known corporate names. But what kind of country would America be without the mom and pop shops, the family owned businesses?

RDS Delivery Service fits the small business category, obviously. When you think about truck delivery service, your mind might jump to FedEx or UPS. But if you’re a small business, wouldn’t you rather help out your fellow small business? Sometimes the minor details, like delivery with a smile and exceptional customer service, get lost among the giant conglomerates. They’ve already established themselves in the world and it’s not hard to see why their priorities are different.

RDS can give you the extra services you need, it can give you affordable pricing, and it can offer you same day delivery services. RDS understands what it’s like to start a business and that’s why it is so dedicated to working with other small businesses. The world will be a much better place if we all work together and support one another!

Last week we discussed some packing supplies to keep handy so that you can pack your items efficiently and safely. But what if you hate packing items or don’t have time? What if you have several shipments that need to be sorted and packed? Pick & Pack is one service that might benefit your company immensely. It’s not about just packing up items for messenger service, it’s about finding a helpful solution for times that multiple items need to be sorted and packed separately.

The service can even be used for creating goodie bags for a special function. Planning an event can be extremely stressful as it is –choosing a hall, hiring a caterer, setting up decorations, etc. The last thing you’ll want to be doing is packing up gift bags for guests. By using the Pick & Pack service, you can cross out one item on your giant list of “things to do.”

No matter what the reason, hiring professionals to sort and pack items is incredibly convenient and easy. And, because they are professionals, you don’t have to worry about the job being done wrong. No job is ever too big or too small. This is just one of the many services provided by RDS Delivery. How many other courier delivery service companies can do this much for their customers?

Sometimes when you’re in a rush to setup a package delivery service, you’re easily tempted to toss everything in a box and slap on a few pieces of tape and be done with it. Life is hectic, believe me I know. But do you really want to risk damage? Sure the delivery companies are keen on taking safety precautions, but you never know when boxes will slide around.

So when can you spring for bubble wrap and what’s the deal with packing peanuts? Bubble wrap is pricey, but well worth the money on extremely fragile items and certain electronic devices –such as computer monitors. Use it on items that are expensive and items that you would cry over if they broke. With enough tissue paper you can easily protect fragile, yet less worrisome items like figurines or dishes. Just don’t forget to pack extra pieces to fill up any loose space so the items are not sliding around in the box.

Packing peanuts are such a pain for the receiver of the package, but they’re cheap and perfect filler space on items you’re not worried about breaking or equipment. Again, you never want items to slide around. I always place at least two layers of strong tape on the top and bottom of boxes because I’m paranoid like that. “Fragile” and “handle with care” stickers ensure extra safety with your packages.

With some standard supplies and a good local delivery service, your items can arrive safe and sound.

It takes a lot to run a business efficiently. Hard working employees, top-notch equipment, and competent managers and bosses usually do the job. But no one ever really thinks about the effects of package delivery service. Sure it’s not going to magically turn your company into a Fortune 500, but choosing a reliable company is going to keep you connected to other businesses and customers and give you much less to worry about.

Whether you’re sending important documents to be signed or shipping a product to a customer, the last thing you need is to fret about whether or not the package arrived safely at its destination. With a company like RDS Delivery Service, it’s no longer a hassle. You can expect your packages to arrive on time and you can even track them online (which we talked about last week). Less worry means you can put your thoughts and efforts into other areas of your business. You can focus on what’s most important –increasing sales, networking, and making customers and clients happy.

A family owned business means you can expect quality service that’s dedicated to your needs and affordable rates equals more money to invest back into your company. And with same day delivery service you can enjoy peace of mind about your packages. A business is only as good as the other companies they work with, so work with the best when it comes to delivery services.

I try not to question how most things work or how certain tasks get done. I’m just glad it’s out of my hands and I can reap the benefits. When it comes to both sending and retrieving packages, I’m like a child eagerly awaiting Christmas morning. I want to know the moment my packages are delivered or when I will be receiving them. Thanks to people more technologically savvy than myself, I can do exactly that with RDS Delivery.

There is no complicated system with this messenger delivery service. No money required; just a computer and an internet connection. But you can do more than just track orders. You can easily place orders as well. Everything currently being shipped can all be viewed, which just makes life hassle free. Who can remember which package you sent where and on what date? I know I certainly can’t and that’s why people rely on excellent courier delivery service.

Automated processing means less room for errors and no waiting on hold for customer service. It’s completely secure and easy to use. Best of all, the information is available whenever you need it to be. Like I mentioned last week, we’re a hustle and bustle city. So when I do find 5 minutes of free time, I want to know that only 2 of those minutes will be needed to track my packages.

If you live in New York, you can attest to how quickly we live our lives. We’re always on the go –from a business meeting to a 10 minute break to get lunch, which we eat while still working, to a conference uptown. We can’t be bothered with frivolous details. We don’t even have time to relax and read the morning paper. No, we read it on our iPhones on the subway and on the elevator. So with that in mind, who has time to research package delivery services?

As much as we’d love to just setup messenger services in 30 seconds flat and be done with it, we need to have some kind idea about pricing and delivery options. A good delivery service will have a website that’s user-friendly, easy to navigate. With RDS Delivery, there’s no hassle, no fuss. For a quick quote, just click the “Get a Quick Quote” tab and fill out a short form. Unlike other delivery services, there isn’t 50 questions asking about the dimensions, weight, and package details. It nearly took me 20 minutes to fill out a quote once on another website –no exaggeration.

I’m a New Yorker through and through and have zero time to waste. Thankfully I can find time to fill out a rate quote and get my morning latte at the same time.

Despite the helpfulness of computers, there are still many businesses that rely on printing and storing hard copies of files. Doctors’ offices can certainly attest to this, as well as law firms. As your business grows, so do the boxes and boxes of files. Right now they’re probably being stored in a musty old basement, stacked up like a bad game of Tetris or Jenga. One wrong move and the whole mess comes tumbling down.

No longer do you have to work this way my friends. Document storage can take the clutter out of your office so you can actually run your business efficiently…and also not fear being trapped under a mountain of boxes or papers. Your files will be safely stored in a climate controlled facility so no worrying about the destruction of papers from mold and mildew. A computerized inventory system will ensure that you can easily retrieve these documents when the time comes. The staff at RDS will prep your medical record storage, organize it, and sort the files.

Take back the space in your office and install that nice break room with the flatscreen…or add more desks for workers –whichever works best!