Month: January 2022

Any move is challenging, but corporate moves require a lot of planning and logistics. So before you start checking things off the to-do list, make sure you put decluttering on it. It’s not just for residential moves, after all. The benefits speak for themselves.

Benefit #1: Reducing Costs

Moving companies charge based on how much stuff they move. The more you have, the more it will cost. Decluttering before packing everything up and putting it on a truck can mean significantly reducing the overall cost of the move.

Benefit #2: Reducing Stress

The stress factor in a corporate move is serious business, but there are ways to reduce it. One of those is by reducing the clutter in your office. Excess paper, supplies, furniture, electronics, computers, and other equipment can make the planning process a bit painful. However, cutting down on the things you and your staff no longer use or need can make your move easier in every way.

Benefit #3: Reducing Time Out of Pocket

A corporate move takes your organization and staff out of pocket for at least some time and sometimes for a lot of time. This cuts into productivity and affects your business. While they might not seem connected, reducing clutter can reduce the amount of time your employees are unable to work by reducing the amount of overall time it takes to complete the move.

Good preparation for a move can make all the difference in how smoothly it goes, and decluttering should be part of that process, even for corporate relocation. For more information and to book your corporate moving company, contact the experienced team at Nilson Van and Storage.

Getting a new home is exciting, but a residential move is not fun, even in the best circumstances. To make things worse, many people try to do it all themselves. If you’re someone who likes to DIY everything, please take note of these three mistakes people tend to make when moving themselves.

Mistake #1: Underestimating How Long It Takes to Move

Most DIY movers do a lot of underestimating, especially when it comes to timing. The time it takes to do everything related to a move is generally significantly more than most people estimate. Things like organizing, decluttering, packing, loading the truck, and unloading the truck are rarely given enough time in the planning process, making everything more stressful.

Mistake #2: Underestimating the Size Truck You Need

Truck rental sites give vague ideas about what size truck you need based on how many rooms you have in your home. These estimates are notoriously inaccurate. Renting a truck for a DIY move is a bit of a crapshoot. Often, movers end up with a truck that’s too big, wasting money, or too small, wasting time renting an additional truck or taking multiple trips.

Mistake #3: Underestimating the Cost of a DIY Move

Many people opt for doing a residential move on their own because they think they’ll save money. Most don’t know that the time, effort, and cost is comparable to the convenience, professionalism, and cost of hiring a moving company.

Start by contacting the experts at Nilson Van and Storage when you’re ready to find out how much time and money you can save by hiring the pros to manage your move.

Moving to a new home can be challenging, time-consuming, and downright exhausting. The good news is there are ways to simplify the prep and save you time before the move. Here are three of the top tips you can put into play now.

Tip #1: Make a Checklist

While a move seems like one massive process, it actually includes many small moving parts. Keeping track of the details and the to-dos is the best way to stay organized and on track. In the stress and chaos of moving, you might not remember all of the little things that need doing, which is why a checklist will reduce your stress and save you time.

Tip #2: Declutter Now, Not Later

Getting rid of the things you no longer need is an excellent way to prep before your move, and doing it before you start packing will save you a ton of time. As you go through your belongings, start thinking about what you want to have in your new home. If it’s not something, you use a lot, or love a lot, consider donating it, selling it, or throwing it away.

Tip #3: Book Your Movers

Get your movers scheduled asap. Having them booked will save you time as your move gets closer, especially if you’re moving during the busy season. You don’t want to have to scramble and spend your time making a bunch of calls trying to find a company that’s available at the last minute.

Don’t let a move throw you into a panicked frenzy. The Nilson Van and Storage team has everything you need to help you save time, and stress, getting into your new home. 

Are you trying to wrap your head around an upcoming corporate relocation for your company or business? Don’t start by having a breakdown or pulling your hair out! We’ve got what you need to know to make everything go smoothly. Have a look.

Start With a Schedule

As soon as you know that your company is moving to a new location, start building a schedule. There is a lot of planning and logistics that go into a company relocation, and the sooner you can start nailing down the timing, the better.

Include Your Staff

The best way to make a move go smoothly is to get everyone on board right from the start. Inform your staff about the plan and get them excited about the new location and what it has to offer. Organize committees to help with planning and prep to ensure they feel included and part of the plan.

Know Your Budget

Before moving forward, you need to determine a budget for the relocation. The cost can vary depending on the size of the company, how much equipment and furniture you have, and how many employees are going to the new building.

Find the Right Professionals

You can’t manage a corporate move without the right team of professionals in your corner. They can provide a free estimate to help you figure out your budget, experienced packers to ensure everything gets to its destination in one piece, and the staff to assist with planning and logistics. Nilson Van and Storage has over 70 years of experience providing quality moving services to individuals and companies and can help make your corporate move go smoothly.