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How Does the New Tax System Affect My Moving Business?
“You’ll be able to file your taxes on a postcard” was the claim made by more than one person during the final weeks of 2017 when the new tax bill was being wrangled out. If you follow politics at all,...
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Every Major Moving Report of 2017 Analyzed: Where Is Everybody Going?
Migration reports are out in full force, including the famous United Van Lines yearly report. But while United handles more moves annually than any other mover network in the country, their numbers are...
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Say Hello to the New HireAHelper Logo
11 years. 250,000 moves. 100,000 reviews. 1 awesome new look. Introducing the new HireAHelper logo. Our New Look Just Moved In HireAHelper has spent the last decade making moving anywhere in the...
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Movers, Are Your Moving Trucks Properly Stocked? Here’s a Checklist
From experience, when you are out on the job, absolutely nothing puts the brakes on your crew like having to go back and get a hand truck, or more boxes, or the tool kit you can’t do without. But...
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Resources for Local Moving Companies During COVID-19
If you are a local business of any kind during the COVID-19 pandemic, you likely have a lot of questions regarding both your safety and your financials. Being a part of a moving company during these...
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How to Be a Mover During COVID-19
As moving is still considered an “essential service” by many states and governmental bodies, you may still have a lot of questions and concerns if you’re currently running or working for a moving...
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The Most Damaged Items During a Long Distance Move & How to Pack Them
Moving valuables far away can be worrisome for everyone involved. For us movers, is there anything more important than keeping our customers’ belongings safe during a long distance move? Damaged goods...
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This Is Why Shrink Wrap Is Essential for Moving
Some call it “plastic wrap”, others say “stretch wrap”, and movers in a hurry call it “shrink”. But the most common name for that huge roll of sticky sheet plastic that movers use? It’s just “shrink...
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How Do I Figure out How Much Time My Customer’s Move Will Take?
As moving professionals, at some point, we’ve all spoken to customers who need a quote right that very moment. The first time for me was a newlywed couple who called us looking for a move into their...
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The Best Ways To Promote Your Moving Company Using Video Content
When promoting your business, it’s important to use every tool available to you. That includes video marketing. In 2022, consumers spend an average of 19 hours per week watching videos online...
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Here’s How Your Digital Presence Can Earn You Moving Business
Being a professional mover is a tough job, but it’s also incredibly important: About 30 million people in the U.S. move every year. So you might be wondering how you can stand out from the thousands of...
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My Top 10 Moving Tips for Professional Movers
As movers, we like to move fast and efficiently. But we also like doing everything right. But there’s truth to the old adage “Work smarter, not harder.” With that phrase in mind, take advantage of...
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How To Get a DOT License for Your Moving Company
One term that gets tossed around, especially if you’re a commercial vehicle driver, is “DOT License”. Which is intriguing, since no such thing exists. This is because a DOT License is a pretty broad...
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How To Get the Most Out of Your Customer Reviews if You’re a Mover
If you’re a business with any kind of online presence, your customers are talking about you … somewhere. And you can bet people are reading it! Customer reviews can make or break your business —...
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2023 Study: Where and How To Earn the Most Money From a Moving Labor Side Hustle
Key Findings In 2023, a typical moving company earns between $90 and $150 per hour on average, or from $244 to $407 per move The average amount a moving labor company earned on HireAHelper in 2023 is...
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How To Improve Your Business by Keeping Your Moving Crew Happy
Richard Branson, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Virgin Airways and four hundred other companies, doesn’t think that success in business means putting customers first. “Clients do not come first,”...
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Advice for Movers: What I Did To Land my Biggest Tips
At the end of every moving job, as we’re saying goodbye to the customer and shaking their hand, we’re all thinking about the same thing. Our tip. And whether or not one is coming. Tips are a pretty hot...
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