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A famous saying associated with the U.S. Postal Service is scrawled above the James A. Farley Post Office in New York City: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Many customers hold the USPS and other delivery services to this standard, expecting deliveries in rain or shine, show or gale-force winds. If you’re with another delivery service you might not have the same creed, but it’s still important to aspire to the best service possible. With the right tools, it’s still possible to make deliveries in inclement weather. While your electric hand cart will still work at the warehouse, you will need to rely on light tools while delivering, which can pose a challenge. A short disclaimer: Make sure you are careful, and above all, stay safe. Don’t try to make deliveries if you don’t feel safe. Electric hand cart Making Safe Deliveries When It’s Rainy A light drizzle isn’t an uncommon

Flea markets and swap meets can provide a great opportunity for crafters and small businesses. They’re fun for anyone who enjoys buying, selling, haggling, hunting for bargains, and interacting with likeminded folks. They’re also great business opportunities and some entrepreneurs rely on them for a good percentage of their income. Whatever your level of commitment, having the right equipment, from a good 2 wheel dolly to the supplies for staging your wares, can make vending at flea markets a lot easier, so that you can focus on making sales. Lift hand truck Equipment for Transporting Stock and Gear Having the right transportation equipment makes setup and breakdown more efficient, and your back will thank you for it. Trusty equipment for moving your stall, canopy, and stock from place to place will help you make the best use of limited time before the market opens. A traditional hand truck or hand cart works well for many vendors. One of the best, most versatile o

Running a thrift store is a labor of love. That love, and the labor, are manifest in a number of ways. They recycle, upcycle, save things that would otherwise be relegated to the landfill, and provide a source of low-cost shopping for people in the area. Those that are nonprofit, of course contribute to charity. Keeping that love going requires a lot of labor. Thankfully, there are a number of tools, from a collapsible hand truck to a well-stocked break room that can help keep thrift stores running and doing good work.  Collapsible Hand Truck Furnishing Break Rooms and Equipping the Employees Like owning a house, running a business is accompanied by a million details you’d never have considered before being in that position. Even the most conscientious and prepared business owners or managers can overlook details when fitting out the business. One detail that might get overlooked is the break room. Every break room should have at least a microwave, a fridge, a toas

There are tools every mechanic knows they need, from wrenches to air tools. However, there are quite a few essential tools that might not be on a mechanic’s radar that will significantly impact their job. Whether it’s quality-of-life improvements or a tool that makes a job easier, these tools should be in every auto mechanic’s shop. Keg Handling Platform Truck Between parts and tools, mechanics have to carry a lot of items throughout the day. As essential as keg handling hand trucks are to brewery delivery drivers, platform trucks can take the burden of moving car parts off the mechanic. Platform trucks offer an easy way to carry multiple heavy items at once. The best platform trucks are impact-resistant and made of lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, able to handle heavy loads with ease while wheeling around the garage. Hand Lift Truck When a heavy item needs to be transported and raised or lowered, consider a hand lift truck . These are essentially walk b

Farmers’ markets have a lot to offer creative small and family business owners. They draw farmers, artisans, artists, crafters, restaurants and all sorts of other local businesses and entrepreneurs. They usually offer significant foot traffic, and they’re an opportunity to connect with the local community. Farmers’ markets are also great for meeting like-minded people and business owners, plus they’re a lot of fun. To get the most from the experience, be sure to have the right equipment on hand. The right equipment means everything from a hand cart or hand truck for moving stock to a good book for lulls in the action. Hand Cart Signage, Staging, and Displays to Draw Attention Farmers’ markets are a kind of alternative retail environment. They’re a less formal retail dynamic than the average business operates in, but it’s still a good idea to try and stand out. It’s a difficult balance to strike, between the casual, low-pressure environment and your need to make sa

As essential as chemicals are for a whole universe of industries, they can be corrosive, volatile, and dangerous. Failing to transport them safely can result in considerable damage to property, financial loss, and serious injury. As such, safe transportation of volatile and dangerous chemicals isn’t just important for finance and operations, but also for the safety of staff and local communities. So whether it’s using a lightweight aluminum hand truck or abiding by a sensible moving schedule, be sure that you’re always safe when moving chemicals. Aluminum Hand Truck Depending on what industry you’re in and what chemicals you’re dealing with, you may have to follow regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Only employees trained in the specific regulations should ever handle dangerous substances. The following are a few general safety tips but do n

Vending machines and amusement machines, which include video games, pinball machines, video poker and other gambling machines where allowed, are good business. They’re low-overhead, they don’t necessarily require rented retail space, they can provide income 24/7, and they can do so without employees on-site. Lucrative as they are, vending and amusement machines are no magic bullet to riches. They require installing, restocking, maintenance, and repair. All of that means having the right tools on hand. The following is a (not comprehensive) list of many of the most important of those tools. Powered Hand Truck The Tools for Restocking and Emptying Machines The most crucial factor in safely and efficiently restocking the machine and emptying the coin tray is having the right transportation. The vending machine stocker, servicer, and repairer’s best friend is the trusty hand truck or dolly. A hand truck can carry boxes of stock, toolboxes, bags of coins (best placed