So someone has copied your moving company idea, whether it be your business plan, plan of action, incentive program, etc… As we know, it makes you angry. However, know that if someone is copying your idea that means that you are doing something right and you should be flattered. But how do you deal with copy cats? Try these three main strategies for fighting the idea thief or copycat.

Running a successful moving crew can be a difficult task. The daily hardships range from the capacity of available movers to the available resources. In order to manage the hardships effectively, use this simple equation: quantity of work in a day + quantity of resources + quantity of workers = the amount of work needed in a day.

The summer is coming, you can feel it. The temperature is sky rocketing, the grass is greener and the jobs are crazier. Many movers overlook how important it is to stock up and prepare for the work. There are cases every year of heat stroke, dehydration, and sometimes even death due to the heat.

If you own a moving company, chances are that you have done some form of marketing for your business, whether that is billboards or word of mouth marketing. As a moving business owner, many find that the most cost-effective form of marketing is networking. The best way to get to know someone, other than directly working with them is to network out to them.

Any money you spend on growing, promoting and marketing your storage facility will be wasted because you will have to turn new customers away. The money you are paying for websites, signage, phone numbers and any other advertising is useless. Placing a customer on a wait list or telling them you will call them when something opens up will surely drive the customers to your competitors. In addition, forcing a potential renter to a competitor could come back to haunt you with negative reviews online due to your unaccommodating ways and zero vacancy.

The Do’s and Dont’s of lifting heavy objects.