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.

Moving companies this year have had a decrease in the available number of drivers and movers in the state of Ohio due to the economy slightly improving, making it difficult to find a moving company to move your belongings with out a months or more notice. But, not only are customers waiting longer to get their move scheduled but they are also paying an estimated 10% more for the service.

Unfortunately, whether your business is small or large, chances are that if both males and females work together, that there will be the threat of sexual harassment. As the employer or manager, you have a specific responsibility to handle and prevent any sexual harassment in the workplace. The legality of the situation can be dire, so make sure that you look for any and all signs of this common work place problem.