Thursday 29 June 2017

Start a Moving Company – Don’t be an Amateur. Be a Professional


A moving company, meaning a business which has physical strength and motor vehicles as key points can be a profitable endeavor for ones seeking to earn additional income or for others seeking a full-time salary. Similarly, the moving business is like the rest, it requires some prerequisites and determination to make it work and in return some of the rewards might be great.

It is common to see small jobs being performed for instance on weekends, a few amateurs trying to make an extra dollar by moving certain things for a client, for of course, most often than not these amateurs lack the proper insurance and legal papers making them vulnerable against lawsuits or financial penalties. On the other hand, if one obtains the appropriate and required licenses, insurance and permits and is dedicated enough to make a financial and business plan and conducts the right research he or she can be sure enough to make it a success. 

To contrast the oversaturated moving industry with all of its amateurs willing to work and offer services for cheap it is suggested to compete, to rival the individuals who often lack proper documentation such as required permits and insurance by being and acting as a professional in the moving business. 

Being a professional means that the services that one offers are done efficiently and orderly for the right price. Often business will list more services just so they attract a larger client base or market, but truly they lack the proper practice to perform the intended services in a manner that is favorable to their clients. Meaning perhaps it is better to offer a handful of services but with the intention of doing a terrific and well-done job.


The question that arises is “How do I become a professional?”. Although moving as a process isn’t especially complicated nevertheless meticulous practice and training will provide an eager individual ready to do his moving job properly with the experience, physical strength and muscle memory gained from repetition and attention to detail. Some things are best learned when done, some things require our bodies to get accustomed to a certain pattern of movement which in return gives a flexibility and speed and thus, making us a professional. 

Shipping Supplies, dollies, pads, shrink wrap ramps, boxes, packaging materials are a few of the things you will needs besides the most important one being the moving truck. It is important to note that the truck should have association logos, for instance the American Moving and Storage Association and also should contain permit information which all goes back to the legitimacy of the business.

One of the things most advised when going into business it to have at least a rough sketch that you can call a business plan. It is very normal nowadays to have a website where you can provide the list of services that your moving company can perform. On this website can also be displayed the insurance provider which provides the commercial insurance, business insurance and insurance coverage for any damaged furniture during the move.

When first starting out, it is best to think small but it is still important to dream big. Start by hiring some staff, put them through moving training, ensure proper workflow, go about Shipping Supplies, boxes and what not but continue envision commercial success and needing to accommodate for that growth, you might need more trucks, or storage space or even more workers to help you. Envision it and make it into reality.