Moving Company Tips & Guides
Practical tips and step-by-step guides to help moving company owners and managers optimize their operations, improve customer experience, and run a more efficient business.
How to Switch from SmartMoving to Elromco: A Complete Migration Guide
Step-by-step guide for moving companies switching from SmartMoving to Elromco. What data migrates, how long it takes, and what to expect during the transition.
How to Switch from Supermove to Elromco: A Complete Migration Guide
Step-by-step guide for moving companies switching from Supermove to Elromco. What data migrates, how long it takes, and what features you gain.
How to Switch from Chariot to Elromco: A Complete Migration Guide
Step-by-step guide for moving companies switching from Chariot to Elromco. What data migrates, how long it takes, and what features you gain.
Why Every Moving Company Needs a Branded Customer Portal
Today's customers expect more than a phone call and a paper invoice. They want to track their move, review their estimate, sign documents digitally, and communicate with your team — all from their phone. A branded customer portal makes this possible while positioning your company as a modern, professional operation. If you are still emailing PDFs and taking payments over the phone, you are leaving money and customer satisfaction on the table. Here is why a customer portal has become essential...
The Ultimate Crew Management Guide for Moving Companies
Managing moving crews is one of the hardest parts of running a moving company. This guide covers hiring, training, scheduling, compensation, and retention strategies that actually work.
10 Common Mistakes New Moving Company Owners Make
Starting a moving company? Avoid these ten mistakes that trip up most first-time owners — from underpricing to ignoring compliance to skipping technology that pays for itself.
The Ultimate Guide to Moving Company Marketing in 2026
Marketing a moving company has changed dramatically in the past few years. The strategies that filled your schedule five years ago may barely move the needle today. As we head deeper into 2026, the companies that adapt to new marketing realities will thrive, while those stuck in old playbooks will struggle to compete. This guide covers the most effective marketing strategies for moving companies right now — from dominating local search to building a referral engine that runs on autopilot....
How to Choose the Right CRM for Your Moving Company
Customer relationships are the lifeblood of every moving company. Whether a customer found you through a Google search, a referral, or a repeat booking, how you manage that relationship from first contact to final follow-up determines whether they become a one-time transaction or a lifelong advocate for your brand. A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system built for the moving industry can be the difference between a company that grows steadily and one that constantly struggles to fill...
5 Ways Moving Software Saves You Time and Money
Running a moving company involves a staggering number of moving parts — from booking jobs to dispatching crews, managing inventory, and handling invoices. Many companies still rely on spreadsheets, phone calls, and paper forms to keep things running. But in today's competitive landscape, that approach costs more than you think. Modern moving software consolidates your operations into a single platform, eliminating redundancies and freeing up your team to focus on what matters most: delivering...
The Importance of Crew Training in Reducing Damage Claims
Damage claims eat into your margins and destroy your reputation. Learn how structured crew training programs reduce claims, lower insurance costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Best Software for Moving Companies in 2025: What to Look For
Compare the best moving company software platforms in 2025. Learn which features matter most, what to avoid, and how to pick the right system for your business.
How to Handle Last-Minute Moving Requests
Last-minute moving requests can either drain your resources or become high-margin jobs. Learn practical strategies for handling rush moves, pricing them right, and using dispatch tools to fit them into packed schedules.
What Is Moving Company Software? A Complete Guide for Movers
Learn what moving company software is, how it works, what features to look for, and why modern movers are replacing spreadsheets and paper with all-in-one platforms.
How to Reduce Truck Idle Time and Save on Fuel
Truck idle time silently drains moving company profits. Here's how to measure it and reduce it through smarter route planning, dispatch practices, and GPS tracking.
How to Create Moving Quotes That Close Faster
Speed and transparency win moving jobs. Here's how to structure your estimates—online and in-home—to convert more leads into booked moves.
The Complete Guide to Moving Company Accounting
A practical guide to moving company accounting covering chart of accounts, revenue recognition, job costing, and the financial practices that separate profitable movers from the rest.
How to Handle High-Value and Specialty Moves
Expert guidance on handling pianos, antiques, artwork, wine collections, and other high-value items during residential moves.
How to Manage Subcontractors in Your Moving Business
How moving companies can effectively manage subcontractors with proper contracts, insurance verification, quality control, and communication systems.
How to Handle Storage-in-Transit Like a Pro
A practical guide to storage-in-transit for moving companies, covering SIT regulations, warehouse management, billing practices, and customer communication.
How to Upsell Packing Services Without Being Pushy
Practical techniques for moving companies to increase packing service revenue through consultative selling rather than hard sales tactics.
3 Things To Do in Your Moving CRM Before the Winter Season Begins
Don’t slam on the breaks just yet! The busiest moving season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to kick off your shoes, put...
Action Required: Google Update for SMTP Settings
Google recently updated their security settings and no longer support Less Secure App Access, which allows the Moveboard to connect in...
How to Price Long Distance Moves Without Leaving Money on the Table
A practical guide to pricing long-distance moves profitably — covering weight-based vs. cube sheet pricing, fuel surcharges, accessorials, and margin-protecting strategies.
How to Collect Payments Faster as a Moving Company
Moving companies lose thousands to slow payments. Here are proven tactics for faster collection — payment terms, online invoicing, and reducing disputes.
Crew Management Tips for Small Moving Companies
Practical crew management advice for moving companies with 2-5 crews: scheduling, retention, pay structures, and keeping your best movers from leaving.
How to Run Virtual Moving Estimates That Actually Convert
A practical guide to running virtual moving estimates that close — covering video call setup, inventory accuracy, and follow-up strategies that turn remote surveys into booked jobs.
3 Common Missteps Moving Companies Make During CRM Migration
Switching to a new CRM for your moving business can be a tedious transition to navigate. It’s important to avoid making common mistakes...
Running a Moving Company During a Pandemic: A Practical Guide
A practical, no-fluff guide for moving company owners navigating daily operations during COVID-19 — PPE, virtual surveys, customer comms, and crew safety.
How to Build a Repeatable Sales Process for Your Moving Company
Learn how to build a structured, repeatable sales pipeline for your moving company with defined stages, follow-up cadence, and conversion tracking.
How to Handle Moving Complaints Without Losing the Customer
A practical framework for handling moving company complaints — from initial response to claims resolution to turning unhappy customers into positive reviewers.
The Art of the Follow-Up: Converting Moving Leads to Bookings
Data-backed follow-up strategies for moving company leads — timing, channel selection, message templates, and the cadence that converts without annoying.
The Ultimate Pre-Move Checklist to Share With Customers
A ready-to-share pre-move checklist that reduces day-of problems, protects your crews, and improves customer satisfaction scores.
How to Write Moving Quotes That Actually Convert
Practical techniques for writing moving estimates that close more jobs — formatting, pricing psychology, and the details customers actually look for.
How to Hire and Retain Quality Moving Crews
Proven recruiting channels, pay structures, and retention strategies that help moving companies build reliable crews and reduce turnover.
How to Train New Dispatchers Without Losing Efficiency
A practical onboarding playbook for new moving company dispatchers — SOPs, shadowing schedules, and tools that cut ramp-up time from months to weeks.
How to Handle Customer Complaints in the Moving Business
A practical framework for handling customer complaints in the moving industry — de-escalation techniques, documentation practices, and turning unhappy customers into repeat referrals.
The Complete Guide to Moving Estimates: Binding vs Non-Binding
Everything movers need to know about binding and non-binding estimates — FMCSA rules, when to use each type, common pitfalls, and how to protect your margins.