Do you ever feel like it would take you far less time to complete a task than if you were to give it to someone else? Whether they are doing contracting work, are full-time employees, uninspired or just simply lazy, bad workers are the down-fall of every small moving company. But there are ways to get a fire under their britches, and get them motivated to achieve your company’s goals.

Just 39 years ago in 1973, a massive fire in Overland, Missouri consumed a large amount of U.S. History. The fire burned for two days, feeding off of cardboard boxes in the federal government’s Military Personnel Records building. Recorded history dating back to 1841, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War was destroyed or severely damaged according to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It is and, hopefully, always will be considered the most devastating archival fire in U.S. History.

Imaging putting your packing skills to the test as you compete against other movers to be the best. Well you can at the Annual Mover Skills Rodeo in Wichita Falls, Texas sponsored by Albert Moving & Storage. The competition was originally developed to highlight the best practices in the moving industry and serve as a training experience. Now, though, it is an all-out competition among moving companies across the country.

Boston’s Gentle Giant served as the official mover in the Boston Marathon on April 16 for the 16th consecutive year. Working for more than 350 hours starting weeks before the event, they provided transportation and storage of supplies, food, beverages, and athletic equipment.

Theft is an extremely common occurence in small moving businesses. However, it is rare when you have theft to this degree at your Moving Company. The following is a true story about an employee, who we will call Scott, and all of the shadey things that he did to a local independent moving company.

The first deal MovePoint is doing is for their Basics Business Package. Going from $285 all the way down to $190 per month, you are able to save 35% on this deal. Businesses will be able to use data storage and backups, scheduling, estimating, and develop reports along with several other important features.