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Finding a Reliable Moving Company

January 11, 2010 by Nicole 1 Comment

When it comes to finding a moving company, everyone values something different. Some people value reliability: the move has to get done on a certain day and at a certain time. Some people value the reviews of past customers: which company has the best customer reviews. And some people are just looking for cheap, day laborers to help get the job done.

At HireAHelper.com, we have a review system that will help you find the best company according to your needs. The helpers on are site are listed according to customer reviews and jobs they have completed through our website. So you can check out the helpers we have in your area and find exactly what you are looking for.

The internet has allowed marketplaces to thrive by connecting buyers and sellers from disparate locations. HireAHelper is like a marketplace for moving labor, listing several helpers in areas nationwide to allow customers to compare rates all from one website. Helpers sign up on our website, and we handle the booking and advertising for them.

Check out hireahelper.com to get quotes and set up reservations.

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Learning the Business

November 18, 2009 by Nicole Leave a comment

As with anything, there is a learning curve that applies. When getting started, you have to learn the business.
Make yourself aware of other competitors in your field. Build clientele. Learn if that business has an up and down marketplace or if it remains steady throughout the year. For example, in the moving business, the summer and holidays are the busiest times. In retail, holidays are also a busy time so business hours may increase and sales may apply accordingly.
Items needed for the business you are starting. This depends on the type of business: office building or equipment needed.
Study the annual income and net worth of this? High demand equals successful business. Research: successes and failures of past companies in that business. Cost of what it will be to start and run the business. All these are factors that need to be learned about the business.

You want to stand out and be unique. Need something that will set you apart from the other companies. I don’t think you can be fully prepared for every situation. Unexpected things comes up that you didn’t anticipate.

The better you understand the business, the better the outcome will be. You don’t want to go into something with a blind fold on. That will lead to running into objects and a lot of unnecessary bruises along the way. While preparation is necessary, you will also learn much from experience after starting your business. Some things may be trial and error. For example, one phone system doesn’t work well so you try a different one.

Its takes a lot to start a company but with hard work and dedication, it can be done.

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Starting a Moving Company

October 21, 2009 by Nicole 12 Comments

moving truck Starting a moving company may be difficult at first, but once you get started it can be very successful. Building clientele and a reputable company are key. Decide on a company name. When it comes to moving company names, you want something that shows the strength of the business. This is the name that is going to represent your company.

Need to purchase all necessary equipment. Does your company offer full service moves or labor only? What services are you are going to provide such as pack/load/unload/unpack? You can either have your own trucks or rent trucks, although it is easier to have you own truck. Having the ability to provide packing supplies may also be a good addition.
Purchase all the necessary license and insurance. This is different from state to state. Check with your local departments on the permits you will be needing. This is also based on if you drive the truck and whether you are local or long distances movers.

Then you will hire movers: strong people that will be able to handle lifting boxes and furniture all day. When you are on the job site, it is difficult to return customer phone calls and sometimes you are out till late. Having a secretary in the office taking care of all the paperwork could be beneficial.

Advertise-that is were Hire A Helper comes into play. Hire A Helper handles the booking and advertising for moving companies which is a way to get clientele and get your company name out there. From there, you can build up customer reviews. Remember, word of mouth is a powerful source.

As with any business you have to do research and learn the business. Moving does have an off season. The summer and holidays are the busiest times so you have to plan accordingly. A bigger crew may be necessary. The winter months are going to be slower.

People move for several reasons: employment, retirement, new environment. Starting a Moving Company does require planning and hard work, but once you have build it up, then you could have a very successful company.

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“What’s In A Name”

October 7, 2009 by Nicole 3 Comments

Picking a company name is important and can be a difficult task. It is the first thing that the customer is going to see about your company, developing their first impression. You only have a couple of words to describe your company in. Something catchy and simple is always a safe bet. The title should include what the company does like the word moving or movers. This will make it easily distinguishable for customers and explains right away what kind of business you offer. Make it ease to spell and pronounced. Some examples include using your last name or words that represent moving like strong. The words strong or reliable are simple words that give customer confidence in your company.

The company name is something you don’t want to change often or at all. If you change your company name then people may not be able to find it again or you will have to build up your clientele and strong reputation all over again. Don’t want a name someone already has, things can get very confusing if that happens. You can make a logo to go along with the name. It will make it more memorable for the customer.

When it comes to moving company names, you want something that shows the strength of the business. This is the name that is going to represent your company.

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