Cincinnati Moving Company Switching Things Up

There's an interesting article on Cinncinati.com about a local moving company who's moving on and moving up during the new year. They've adapted their services following the housing bubble, working out new and improved ways to maintain business. Moishe's has also done a lot to fit the changing needs of their customers, and it's always interesting to see how the trends seem to be fairly consistent, no matter where you are in the country.

From the article.

"Slow home sales meant slowing revenues for Planes Companies in 2008, so the moving company giant shifted its focus. Instead of transporting households or company furnishings, Planes instead is storing furnishings for businesses that are laying off employees now but counting on a rebounding economy later. "We have some very challenging times, and like many companies, we're being challenged to fight through this," says John F. Sabatalo, president of the family of moving companies founded by the late John Planes in 1921 at Court and Main streets downtown. Despite the economy and changing focus, the Planes Companies' goals and corporate culture haven't changed much."

2009

We've made it to 2009 without event, and I hope that all of our Moishe's Moving Guide readers had a great celebration. News in the moving industry is slow today. It's down season, it's cold outside and there's not a tremendous amount of focus on the industry. About the only thing I came across in my morning "moving company" search was that the first baby born in Tennessee this year was the son of a mover.

That being said, let's all take the day to reflect, relax and recuperate. I hope that everyone has a great weekend, and I'll be back on Monday with more tips, advice and news than ever. Happy New Year.

Tips for finding a Better Mover

There's a great report out of Dallas, Texas today filled to the brim with advice on choosing a trustworthy moving company. As we head into the New Year and people start planning their Summer moves . . . finding a name you can trust is more important than ever.

According to the article:

"If you're planning to hire a moving company, do some checking first. Don't just hire the company that sends you a brochure in the mail. Ask other people about their experiences. Get estimates from multiple companies and do some research. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a Web site, where users can search for complaints and company safety ratings. You also can make sure the company is insured and can check the number and type of complaints filed against it. FMCSA also provides tips for choosing a moving company. "

And I have to agree. Researching a company and finding people who have used them in the past is the easiest way to feel comfortable with your decision. There are also some helpful tips for choosing a mover (and even one specific to New York) on Moishes.com. Feel free to peruse at your leisure. Happy New Year everyone. See you in 2009!

Movers and Football Training

I just stumbled across a great article in The Providence Journal about NFL football player Sean Morey. Morey was an all-star player at Brown University, got drafted into the Pros and then, after a few years in the league, didn't make the cut for his team's squad. Not sure what to do, he signed on with a moving company, joining the ranks of thousands of strong, physically fit movers across the country. He used the day-to-day work to stay fit, keep working out . . . eventually it earned him a chance to get back in the game.

According to the article:

"But Morey wasn’t ready to let go of his dream of playing pro football. By working for a moving company, he had time to work out — to run; to lift weights; to stay in shape, just in case anybody called. “I took jobs that were temporary,” he said, “so I wouldn’t have to start a career. I love playing football.” Morey knew there always would be guys who would be bigger, stronger and faster. But he was determined that there weren’t going to be any who would work harder. And so, when a call came from the Eagles in January as they were about to start the playoffs — they’d had some injuries and needed help on special teams — he was ready."

This year he was voted into the Pro Bowl. Pretty cool.

Happy Holidays

Well, the Holidays are finally upon us. If you can believe it, it's even colder in New York than it was last week (temp. of -2 degrees with the windchill this morning), and my last day of work before the holiday break. So, from Moishe's and everyone that works here - have a safe and wonderful celebration.

Moishe's in the News

Well, it's almost time for a brief Holiday vacation and the snow is coming down in New York. Weather.com is currently telling me that we should expect almost six inches before the day is out . . . so I hope everyone remembered to bundle up today. It's a light news day as far as the industry goes, but I did want to point you in the direction of a blog hosted on National Geographic's website.

The blog, titled The Green room, focuses on green and environmentally-relevant issues. Today the writer posted tips for moving the Obama's to the White House, suggesting a number of environmentally friendly movers. Midway through the post, they gave a brief mention to Moishe's green moving services. Well, we do have a Chicago location, and I'd like to go on the record of saying we'd be happy to move the President-Elect, if he's interested. Follow the link for the full post.

Our CEO

Did you know that Eugene Lemay, the CEO of Moishe's keeps a weekly blog? If you didn't, you should definitely check it out. Not only does it provide a lot of helpful information about the culture at Moishe's and the many services we offer - but he also uses the blog as a way to directly interact with our customers. To give you an idea of what to expect from the CEO Blog, here's an excerpt from his first entry back in April.

"This blog serves as a place to find knowledgeable and experienced advice, but I also hope to see it become a place for questions and discussions. The latest idea we’d like to render out-dated at Moishe’s is that finding answers to questions should be a hassle. If you’re looking for the solution to a moving and storage-related question don’t hesitate to ask. I’m always taking questions via email at askgene@moishes.com. Thank you for visiting The Storage Expert, and I look forward to answering all of your questions soon."