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Some times a business needs to move from one location to another and you find yourself needing business movers. Deciding if time or money is more important to you is the best place to start. Once you have that figured out it is time decide what type of business movers you will need. Here are some options. Since large companies would already know exactly how they will move I will be talking about moving small businesses.
Hire Professionals
If you decided time is more important than money then you should hire professional business movers. This type of mover should understand the needs of businesses and be able to accommodate you well. Be sure to ask around to find out witch ones are the best in your area. Also make sure that they are professional and organized when you make your reservations. As you well know, if your first impression of the company isn’t good than there is a really good chance your entire experience isn’t going to be good either.
Use Your Staff
Do you have some sort of staff? If so you can offer to pay them extra to move the business or you can have them move during there working hours. You know what your staff is capable of so only you will know if using them for your move is a good idea.
Hire Individuals
Have you heard that unemployment is up? Finding individuals to hire for your business move should not be a problem and you could save some money to. Try employment agencies, friends, family, friends and family of your staff, or even your local Boy Scout troop.
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There is much that needs to be remembered while moving. Making a moving list is the best way to remember them all. Plus it is really fun to cross things off when they are done. Here are few things to add to your list. You don’t want to forget any of them so be sure to write them all down on your moving list right after reading this article then be sure to visit the website link at the bottom for more information and ideas.
Get Change of Address
It is surprisingly easy to forget to get your change of address. With all of the other things that you need to do, putting this step off seems to make since at the time, but you do not want your mail or bill or even junk mail in anyone else’s hands. You can pick up a card at the post office to fill out or you can even do it on the internet. Just be sure to use the official post office web site. You can have your mail sent to a trusted friend, family member, or even a post office box if you need to.
Utilities
You not only need to give your utility companies a change of address, but you will also need to cancel the ones connected to your old home and get connected to your new home. Sometimes these utilities can cut you off within 12 hour, but sometimes it takes quite a bit longer so call ahead to schedule it on the right day. I would recommend planning for the worst and having your utilities cut off a day or two after you plan on being completely out of the old place. You never know if something will go ring and you will still be there for a few more days.
There are a lot of ways to move. You can hire a full service moving company, or rent a moving truck, or even rent a moving pod. Unless you are moving in town in one day there a lot of parts of a moving rate. To help you understand what you are getting into before you move here are the main parts that make up a moving companies moving rate.
Miles
The number of miles is a large part of a moving rate. If you are driving a rental moving truck then you will need to add the cost of gas to your overall cost, they will not charge it. If you are going with a moving company where they do the driving like a full service rental company or a container moving company then they are going to add the gas to your quote.
Time
Every day your things are moving you are going to have to pay for. That also means the days you have them store your belongings to. If you are driving than you won’t be paying for the labor because you are the labor. If they are driving then you will be paying extra for the labor
Extras
You are going to pay for any extras you get like boxes, people to pack and load, and extra rented equipment. These extras depend on what type of moving company you decide to go with.
Don’t be afraid to ask about any charge both on your quote before you move and your bill after.
Moving can be so expensive these days, so saving money on truck rentals one way is smart. There are numerous companies that you can rent your one way truck from. Last time I rented one the lady helping me said that the brand new moving trucks are for in town moves only so they can get broken in and become more reliable for people moving a long distance. When you do find your truck rentals one way be sure to ask how old it is and when it was last given a full inspection. Now you just need to know where to find long a distance moving truck for your move.
Yellow Pages
It is important to use a moving company that is available in your local area. If you plan to move very far then pick one of the larger moving truck rental companies, because you need a company that also has location where you are moving to. I know that most of us no longer bother looking in the phone book for anything anymore, but this is one case you should. You would be surprised how many rental moving truck companies are actually in your area. You could miss out on the one with the best price.
Internet
I’m pretty sure that if you can’t find what you are looking for on the internet it doesn’t exist. If you don’t have your phone book handy or just refuse to use it try the yellow pages site instead. I don’t think that the listings are as comprehensive and the ads can be confusing, but it is still a good place to start. If you already know what company you want to use then go straight to there website to make a reservation. Just remember to call the location you plan on using to make sure the reservation in good.
Alternatives
There are a few other alternative you might want to consider before deciding to use truck rentals one way. Moving pods and moving containers are a great way to move if you need more convenience and you don’t mind paying the higher price for it. You could also hire full service moving company if you want everything to be taken care of for you.
You find your self in need of moving soon, but it has been a while and you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you are moving a long distance from home for the first time and need a few hints of how to do it. We spend years carefully collecting out furniture and other things so that we can have our homes just the way we want them. These things are nice and make our lives more pleasant until we find ourselves moving all of them. They take time to pack and lots of money to move and ship them from place to place. So, where do you start figuring out how to move your stuff?
Get Rid of as Much as Possible
I know you love your things but moving them is going to cost you a lot. I bet you have plenty of things that you no longer use or just don’t really need. Those things are not worth the cost to move them. Go though each room and get ride of anything you can, then go to the places you just store things and get rid of most of that stuff.
Use Book Rate
Did you know that when you ship boxes with the US post office you can use a cheaper book rate as long as everything in the box is a book? If you are shipping your things while moving than don’t forget to put all of your books together and ask for book rate.
Pack Economically
Wrap your fabric items around your breakables. This doesn’t always work so use caution. If you can do it you will save yourself some money on packing materials and extra boxes. I love using sheets and towels for this purpose.
Pay Attention to Weight
When you are moving and shipping the weight is the most important factor to keep the price down. You should also know that the post office often won’t ship anything above a certain weight or dimension. And if they do you will be paying a premium for it.
There are so many reasons to save money these days so saving money while moving is a must. Some would say this is a bat time to move, but I disagree. This is as good a time to move as any. In fact if you are able to get a new house this is the perfect time. The housing bubble has burst and many houses are down right cheap. If you have to move then you just need to be economical and get transport cheap. Here are a few things to think about.
Get Rid of Extra Weight
The fact is that the more stuff you move the more expensive it is going to be. Minimalists have the cheapest moves because they just don’t have much. First thing you need to do is go through everything you have and get rid of as much as possible. Give your excess things away of sell them at a moving sale. You just need to lighten your load.
Be Patient and Plan Ahead
If you are in a hurry to move you will not get the best moving rates or the best movers for that matter. You need to find your movers as far ahead of time as you can and ask them what there cheapest days for moving are. If they wont tell you than try using there reservation wizard on there website. Just keep entering different possible dates to determine which are the cheapest. This also works for getting cheap airline tickets.
Call Around
Get a quote from several moving companies to know which is the cheapest quote. Just keep in mind that the cheapest isn’t always the best. Taking the time to do this is going to be worth it.
There is more to hiring professional movers then getting your things from point A to point B. Sometimes an unlucky landlord finds a big mess after the tenants have left. It is weird how some people just leave everything (or at least is seems like everything) behind when they leave. Unfortunately each state has laws about what you can and cannot do with what is left behind when you move. Make sure you fully understand what you can and cannot do before you begin. Here are a few ways to get removal cheap.
Hire Professionals
You could just bite the bullet and hire professionals to take care of that mess for you. This is your most expensive option, but sometimes time is money. They should know what they are doing and be able to get the job done fast. This is not a way to get removal cheap so let’s go on to what is.
Hire Friends
According to the new there are tons of people out there that have been laid off, downsizes, or had there work hours cut recently. I am sure you know someone that needs to earn some money, but be prepared to be in charge of the job yourself if you can’t find someone with experience. Hiring someone that does not do this sort of work for a living for a day or two is less expensive then paying professionals.
Hire a Few Collage Students
Like the last option hiring people that don’t necessarily do removals for a living tend to be less expensive. Who knows, if you find some great people to work with then maybe you could start a removal company yourself.
Its moving day and you have worked hard to get everything ready to go. You have had your moving sale and told the kids what is going on. You have found a great new home that you can’t wait to settle in and start enjoying it. You are tired and stressed out because there is so much to do before you get there. You just realize that you need something and you can’t move forward until you get it. GRRR this situation is so annoying when you just want to get your move over with and get on with life. Here are a few items to have on hand before you get to moving day. So, before moving buy these items.
Moving Blankets
You don’t want your furniture to get dinged and scraped. Why bother moving them if you are just going to destroy them in the move. If you don’t plan on using moving blankets then just go ahead and sell everything in that moving sale.
Hand Truck
Save your energy and your back by investing in at least one heavy duty hand trucks. I would actually recommend getting two to make things go faster. You will need a hand truck for moving heavy furniture and stacking boxes on. I have moved with and without this piece of equipment and I can tell you it is easier with the hand truck.
Boxes
You will actually need to get moving boxes, packing tape, and markers just after you know you are moving. You will also need boxes and garbage bags for the things you aren’t keeping for throwing away, selling, or donation.
There is no way around it moving is expensive. Unless you get rid of all of your stuff so you don’t have to move it. Most of us aren’t going to go to that extreme to save money on our moves. So what can you do to make your move with a one way truck cheaper? Here are a few ideas to save money on your next move.
Move against the Grain
Moving against the grain isn’t something that you can control it is just that you are moving in a direction that is opposite of the direction most everyone else is moving during that time. For a long time now most people in the US have been moving south. This means that if you happen to be moving north you might be able to get your one way truck cheaper because the company needs to get more of there moving trucks back north for those that are moving south.
Shop Around for Drop off Locations
This made a difference of at least a couple hundred dollars in my last move. We rented a one way truck to move from one state to another. Because we had a person at the company that was willing to look at our entire truck drop off options we were able to save money by driving about an hour from our new home. We paid more in gas and miles, but saved even more. It was worth it.
Be Flexible With Your Dates
If you are really firm on your moving dates that you will have to pay a premium. If you can shop some dates to see what is the least expensive than you will save money on your one way truck. Don’t be afraid to ask if some dates or days of the week are less expensive. If the person on the phone is unwilling to work with you than ask to talk to someone else or just go to a different moving truck company. Customer service is an indicator of how a company is going to be to work with.
I don’t know if you are anything like me but I hate to spend unnecessary money. Moving is so expensive who wants to spend even more money buying moving blankets. If you rent a moving truck you will most likely have the option of renting the companies moving blankets as well. Renting them can be a cheaper option and you wont have to find a place to store them when are done. The big question is why would you want to spend your hard earned money on blankets for moving in the first place.
Protect Your Furniture
You would be surprised how many dents and scratches you can get on your furniture during a move. As I hinted at before, I am cheap. Most of my furniture comes from relatives, so it is hard to think about getting special blankets to keep this furniture perfect. We are talking about furniture that was no longer good enough for other people so they gave it to me for free. Why would I perfect this furniture? That was my thinking during a move so I didn’t bother with the blankets. That was saved money that I would rather have spent. Wooden furniture can mark and scratch very easily and since I am not a collage student it is nice to have clean furniture that looks like they are owned by a grown up. My furniture was so messed up that it looked like the scratches and dings were done on purpose. My kids do less damage.
You can use old blankets and towels, but make sure they are ones that you no longer care about. Moving blankets are heavy duty and strong, they can handle a lot of rough use. An old rug also works, but if the rug is rough they might also course damage. Using blankets for moving is no guarantee that your belongings will arrive in perfect condition. There are just too many factors involved, but they do help.