College kids are in need of money, many college students stay around campus during their summer vacation and need to earn money to pay for their living expenses and tuition. This is a great opportunity for you to find reliable summer help. Simply make up a flyer saying something along the lines of “Summer Work […]
There is a huge mindset difference between the two types of moving companies, as well a slight difference in resources. Local Moving focuses on quick turn around times. You utilize your resources for shorter bursts of time and more frequently. You typically will use straight box trucks for the ease of residential travel, and standard […]
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, […]
By far, the #1 growth factor is how a customer is treated. Far too many movers put an emphasis on moving only. Anyone can move something. Everyone will occasionally damage something. It’s how you treat the customer before, during and after the move that really matters. Remember, good service is the key. Be different than […]
If you are starting a moving company for the first time, make sure you get the licenses needed to start a moving business. In regards to licensing and such, look at your state’s public utilities commission for what you need to do for local/intrastate moves and visit the Department of Transportation (DOT) web site for […]
What’s the exit strategy for your moving business when you are tired of it or ready to retire? Ask most entrepreneurs and the top answer is “Sell it.” However most businesses aren’t built to be sold. Before you create an online ad saying “Moving business for sale” you should stop and evaluate the structure of […]
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