MoveMeAway.com Warns Moving Companies for Winter Jobs

New York (PRWEB) November 24, 2011

Recent research conducted indicates that of the 44 million Americans who move each year, a significant amount do it during the winter months. When business slows down, moving companies have to be more flexible and accommodating, offering reduced rates and increased services. The key is to convince your customers that they are actually getting better service when choosing your company in the winter, not worse. Convince your customers that you are non-vexed as Santa Claus when it comes to winter moving, and before you know it, word of mouth will have you servicing so many homes that you will begin to feel like the big man himselfwith a considerably greater ROI than milk and cookies. Here are some of the services you can offer your customers to stay on top of the competition and keep business moving during the winter months.

First, the safety of your movers and, accordingly, your trucks, should be your top priority. When you schedule a move, your first step should be to check the weather conditions for the day in question, and monitor any updates as the day approaches. It is advisable to have a Dangerous Weather Policy in place for rescheduling due to inclimate weather conditions. You should instruct your movers to drive at a slower speed limit than normal, and be sure that your trucks are fully services and have all the necessary equipment. While it is perfectly rational to slow down the pace of your driving to ensure a successful move, consumers will be less understanding of service being slowed due to an injury, so be sure to instruct your movers to walk when they are moving back to the truck for another load instead of jog. Be sure your moving trucks have been winterized, including winter tires and having all fluids topped up and tires and breaks checked. Your trucks should also be fashioned with an extra gas can, extra windshield fluid, tire chains, salt or kitty litter (which is a lifesaver in case of your vehicle getting stuck), and at least two good quality snow shovels, just in case. Also make sure that your movers have access to a roadside assistance service.

To keep business from freezing up during the winter season, it is important to offer consumers some sort of lowered rate or deal, as well as additional services during the cold months. Consumers who are considering moving in the winter are hesitant and reasonably concerned about the well-being of themselves and their belongings, and providing every service possible to alleviate weather-related worries will ensure that customers dont move along to the next company who has better pricing for them. You should provide all your consumers with an informative brochure outlining the specialized winter services your company provides, as well as any weather-related preparations your consumers will have to make on their own. For instance, it is vital that snow is removed at both your originating and final moving destinations, and that a parking space is cleared for your moving trucks. Many companies also offer free-of-charge protection measures of items to be moved in winter. One method is pad wrapping all articles with thick, new moving blankets as well as a layer of industrial strength plastic wrap. Assure your customers that you also offer protective services for their carpets and floors during winter, free of charge. Relocation is stressful enough with muddy footprints and other damages. One way to avoid this is by providing your consumers with complementary coverage of their floors and carpets during the moving process. Melih Eroglu, CEO and co-founder at MoveMeAway.com, suggests Painting tarps are ideal for keeping moisture from seeping through. These can be fastened with blue moving tape to ensure they will stay in place. Another option is to implement a two-step process wherein items are first unloaded into the garage or another dry area and wiped off and unwrapped before all items are moved into the home. Be sure to also wipe off and inspect all the belongings once they have been placed into the truck to be moved.

One of the ways you can make a great impression on your customers is to look the part; get your company logo printed on matching winter jackets and hats. You wont only look like a team, you will look like a team that your customers can trust.

Finally, all these services can only be useful to your consumer if they are aware of them before choosing your services, so make sure your companys complimentary winter services, deals, and policies are easily visible on your site and on-hand for whoever is responsible for handling calls and inquiries.

AboutMoveMeAway.com:

MoveMeAway.com connects relocation service providers with their potential customers. It generates quality moving leads and distributes them to reputable moving companies in the United States and Canada. They ease the process of relocation for consumers by allowing them to find multiple moving estimates from different reliable movers, at the click of the button. They also ease the process of moving for moving companies, as relevant leads are sent directly to them, with no need to advertise. MoveMeAway.com also offers free, practical information for individuals planning to move, helping consumers every step of the way along their moving process, from planning where to move to what to do once they’ve arrived to their destination.

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