
By Christine Graf
At the beginning of 2023, Express Pack N Ship in Hudson Falls became a franchisee of Package Hub Business Center. There are more than 1,000 independently owned and operated Package Hub franchises throughout the country.
Located at 3316 Route 4, Express Pack N Ship is a full-service packaging and shipping company that operates out of the same space as Document Solutions of the North Country.
Both businesses are owned by Rick Gallup who established Document Solutions more than 20 years ago. In addition to selling and servicing office equipment including copiers and printers, the company offers cloud solutions, computer network support, and managed print services.
According to Gallup, before becoming a franchisee of Package Hub, Express Pack N Ship offered Federal Express shipping only. They are now able to offer UPS shipping as well as a variety of virtual office services designed to meet the needs of the growing number of individuals who work from home.
“Since COVID, there are a lot more people from home, so we wanted to offer some services that those folks could use,” he said. “We can provide you with a business address (not a PO box) and a business phone number. We can receive and send packages and mail for you, and we can also print brochures, flyers, and business cards if you need them.”
“Our digital mailbox service allows someone who works from home—either for a company or with their own business—to have a business address. We receive your mail for you here, and then we take a photo of it. You can then decide if you want to come pick it up or have us forward it to you. We can also scan it and send it to you electronically or dispose of it by shredding it.”
Digital mailbox services are increasingly popular, and different levels of service are available. Prices start at $10 per month.
Express Pack N Ship also offers graphic design services as well as black and white or color printing.
The store is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is closed on Sunday
For more information, visit www. expresspacknship.com.