SMEX 24/7 Courier Service Blog

#1. Courier Companies solve last minute emergencies by offering to pick up and deliver your shipment the same day. We deliver via ground service. So as long as the destination is reachable same day, we can accommodate this request. Consider the standard driving times from pick up to delivery destination. #2. Because of the low overhead, courier […]

Hollywood has been around since the late 1800s. By 1900, Hollywood’s population was only 500 people! There was one post office, a hotel and two markets. A single-track streetcar followed Prospect Ave into Los Angeles, a city that held over 100,000 people. In the early 1900s filmmakers began moving to the Los Angeles area to […]

Courier deliveries are oftentimes done on an economy 2-day and next day service. But what about those deliveries that require same day service? When is it worth the extra cost to get your package to its destination as soon as possible? Well, the truth is there are many businesses that function on a time crunch. […]

The thought and care that goes into shipping can make or break your business in a variety of ways. Going with a subpar shipping company that views your business as a means to an end, rather than providing real customer service, can cause your own customers to suffer. Shipping strategies need to be thought out […]

How does SMEX 24/7 Messenger Service compare to larger courier companies? We break down the differences between the two, and show why local couriers are the better way to go. The keys factors that make small businesses the better option are flexibility, professionalism and high quality service. Customer Service: We have two type of employees at […]

SMEX 24/7 Messenger Service has been around a long time, thirty-two years to be exact. But couriers have existed for thousands of years. We decided to delve into the history of the courier world, going back way before our time to when it wasn’t yet an international industry. Running Messengers In many early civilizations young men called […]

Every industry has them. Stories. Myths. Legends. Such stuff as dream are made on. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit. But as surprising as it might sound, even courier service companies have myths that oftentimes need busting. Or, at the very least, a gentle correction from the people who know the job and clients the […]

Spring Break is just around the corner, and it’s already gearing up to be an exciting and eventful year. Here at SMEX 24/7 Messenger Services, we like to plan ahead. So we’ve compiled a list fun activities available to anyone with a little bit of free time and a sense of adventure. 1. Drive-in Movie […]

With so much to do in Los Angeles this summer, let your friends at SMEX 24/7 Messenger Service narrow down the list for you by providing some of our favorite attractions. 1. Santa Monica Pier & Venice Beach These neighboring attractions on LA’s Westside are a favorite place to spend a hot summer day. Take […]