Boxes have almost always followed a standard size. Even if your company orders boxes with their logo on it from a boxing company, chances are that they will have to pick from certain dimensions. None of these dimensions will match the size of plastic containers that are sold in super stores. But there are a few disadvantages and advantages to both sides.

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.

Moving Companies have an extensive amount of supplies. If you do the math with how much each pad, dolly, four wheeler and strap costs and then mulitply it by the number of trucks that you have in your fleet, chances are its a chunk of change. If you are a small moving company, than you run an even higher risk of being stolen from by your employees. But dont fret, there are ways to minimize the chance.

If you have ever sat through an entrepreneur class or seminar then chances are that you have heard the phrase “location, location, location” before. In the moving business, we’re sure that location is secondary in your mind compared to the need for trucks, crews and services. But it is extremely important to put the location of your business as top priority.

As nice as it would be to be able to pack everything in a customers house to take and load on the truck, there are some items that should not be taken. Even the most professional mover can not guarantee that there will be nothing that will tip over in a box or the truck. By not taking the following items, you will decrease your chances of damages.

Understand what office Gossip is. There is a big difference between friendly office chit-chat and gossip. Understanding the difference is imperative.
Difference: Friendly office chit-chat does not pick someone apart, but merely references general information about them in a supportive manner. With friendly banter, the speaker is not trying to either backstab, insult, humiliate, or demean someone.