It is possible that you haven’t seen an increase in the recovery of the economy because it is moving slowly. There is potential for the momentum to pick up with an increase in businesses in certain areas but it is unlikely to show in the moving business this year.

As there have been several notable achievements within the moving industry in recent months, we thought that we would take some time to tip our hats to the people who put in that little extra effort, to make our industry something so very unique and special. Here some of the achievements of Arpin Group and Interstate Service Group.

While moving celebrities, athletes and writers may be a deep longing for the vast majority of moving businesses around the world; for one in particular that is the sole basis of their success. The Swiss Moving Company, namely Jimmy Bruzzese (one of the three founders), recently celebrated its 1,000 successful move, of some very famous people.

Two van line companies have found that perhaps one of the biggest keys to success is that in the way of purchasing other van line companies. Which in turn expands both businesses, thus creating higher profit margins. So, who are these companies and what made them decide to really go out on a limb in regards to such a huge and important decision? Let’s find out…

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.

Sales people are an essential part of the moving business. Trying to find the right one for your business can be challenging when interviewing candidates. The final part of this series will provide you with some additional tips to take in to consideration when you are conducting your interviews with your potential sales employees.