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Rise in Demand for Containers (Part I of II)

Rise in Demand for Containers (Part I of II)

Containers in the moving industry have come a long way since their initial induction. Dating back to at least the mid-1950’s, the evolution of containers has grown and changed vastly. In this two-part article, we will take a look at the beginnings of containerization, as well as the future as demand for their usage in the moving industry continues to rise.

HMI Chart Shows Increase in Housing Market!

HMI Chart Shows Increase in Housing Market!

The recent rise in the housing market certainly has its benefits! Not only for buyers and realtors, but for those in the moving industry as well! The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has kept a very close watch on the housing market since 1985, using a chart called, “Housing Market Index” (HMI), which shows how builders view sales.

compatibility of moving companies and realtors

Compatibility of Moving Companies and Realtors

Many moving companies have come to understand the great benefits of working closely with a Realtor, or real estate business. Not only are you in direct contact with the very first people with whom your main clients seek when they are ready to move, but you are placed first on their list in regards to the best moving company that they can recommend. Both lead to exceptional help in regards to sales and growth. Yet it is interesting to note however, that even understanding and acknowledging these excellent benefits, there are still moving companies, as well as real estate agencies that are not only not working together. We look at how these parties can work together and benefit each other.

Off-Site Storage for the Small Business

For quite some time, the term “self-storage” has been synonymous with personal use. We have long relied on these as an off-site garage of sorts or even a spare bedroom for storing old furniture, mementos and seasonal goods.

Moving start-ups on the up and up?

Moving start-ups on the up and up? Moving Company career growth showed signs of strain when December hit, while overall job growth seemed to be roughly inline along with prior months, according to two reports unveiled this week, they may not be. Moving Business payrolls rose 25,000 in December using seasonally adjusted groundwork, according to […]

Too Many Services, and losing focus

Entrepreneurs love to make money, if there is an opportunity to do such we are all over it. When you are first starting your moving business cash flow is tight and offering services that aren’t your specialty becomes attractive. When you need to make payroll doing other services such as cleaning the house, shoveling snow, […]

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