MovePoint Software has always had the best reputation when it comes to making big moving companies even bigger. But on July 4th 2012, MovePoint Software tried something new. We had our first ever Independence Day promotion, and a new, faint voice was heard under the large corporations. Smaller and younger moving companies gave outstanding feedback and suggestions as to how MovePoint can help them, too.

You know when you are walking down the street and all of the sudden you see a very odd but interesting advertisement and it immediately grabs your attention? That is you getting bombed with guerilla marketing.

This past January, the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) issued a final ruling restricting the use of mobile telephones by interstate commercial motor vehicle drivers. Under the new set of regulations, drivers are not permitted to reach for, dial or answer a mobile phone while on the road. The new ruling, while greatly restricting mobile phone use, does not affect the use of hands free devices. Tools like CB Radios, GPS and Fleet Management systems are also being excluded from the ban.

Like most insurance programs, captive insurance has both its advantages and disadvantages. Captive insurance can lower a businesses insurance cost and improve cash flow, but it also runs the risk of having financial loss and requires an up-front capital investment. Sometimes finding the right plan for a company can be tough. The Mover’s Choice Program offers a captive that is specifically meant for the moving business.

Using business metrics and other practices to help you make good decisions as you grow.

Manager or Executive, chances are that you will need to get up in front of the men at some point in time or another and tell them how things are, or how they’re going to be. Just remember, you are not as bad of a speaker as you think, you will always be your toughest critic. If you feel anxiety, that’s good, it means that you really care about the subject that you are speaking about or about the people you are speaking to. The last thing that the movers or employees need to see is their manager or executive stuttering and fidgeting. Look your audience in the eye and discern what they need from you, they need the person who has control over the situation. Guess what? That’s you. Follow these Do’s and Don’ts and you’ll be just fine.