Archive: November, 2011

What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Movers?

In the world of Internet Marketing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the most talked about, but what is it? Simply, SEO is about trying to get on the first page of search engines such as Bing, Yahoo, and Google.  The ideal position for a company is in the top three listings. This is challenging it […]

Quick Tip: Hire College Students for Summer Workers.

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 […]

Local Moving vs. Long Distance Moving

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 […]

Too Many Services, and losing focus

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, […]

Good Service is the key to success.

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 […]

Starting a Moving Business: Buying a Moving Truck

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 […]

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