About Sarah
Sarah covers moving industry trends, software best practices, and growth strategies for moving companies. She works directly with Elromco customers to surface real operational problems and translates them into practical guides for moving company owners and operators. Her articles focus on compliance, customer experience, and the operational mechanics of running a profitable moving business.
Articles by Sarah
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AI in Moving: How Smart Automation Saves Hours Every Week
How AI is transforming the moving industry. From automated follow-ups to smart quoting, learn how AI-powered moving software saves time and books more jobs.
How to Choose the Best Moving Company Software: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A step-by-step guide to choosing the right moving company software. Learn what features matter, questions to ask vendors, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Moving Industry Trends Report 2026: Technology, Labor, and the New Customer
The definitive 2026 moving industry trends report. Technology adoption, labor market shifts, evolving customer expectations, regulatory changes, and sustainability — everything shaping the moving industry right now.
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.
Case Study: How Digital BOL Reduced Claims by 35%
A mid-size moving company switched from paper to electronic bills of lading and saw damage claims drop by 35% in one year. Here is exactly what they did and how the numbers played out.
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...
How Multi-Branch Software Simplifies Growing a Moving Empire
Expanding your moving company to multiple branches creates operational complexity that single-location tools cannot handle. Learn how multi-branch software solves the dispatch, reporting, and management challenges of growth.
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.
Spring 2026 Moving Season Forecast
What should moving companies expect from the spring 2026 season? A look at housing market conditions, demand forecasts, pricing trends, and how to prepare your operation for the months ahead.
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....
Why Moving Companies Are Investing in Customer Experience
The moving companies growing fastest in 2026 are not the cheapest — they are the ones delivering the best customer experience. Here is why CX has become the primary competitive battleground for movers.
How to Win More Corporate Relocation Contracts
Corporate relocation contracts offer steady, high-value revenue for moving companies. Learn what relo companies look for, how to qualify, and what it takes to win and keep these accounts.
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...
The Importance of Data Security for Moving Companies
Moving companies handle sensitive customer data every day — addresses, phone numbers, payment information, employer details. Here is why data security should be a priority and how to protect your business.
Moving Software Companies: What to Expect From a Modern Provider
Learn what to expect from a moving software company — from onboarding and support to features and pricing. Understand what separates good providers from great ones.
How to Use AI to Write Better Moving Estimates
AI is changing how moving companies create estimates. Learn practical ways to use AI tools for faster, more accurate, and more persuasive moving quotes without losing the human touch.
Product Update: 9-Stage Real-Time Job Tracker Now Live
Elromco's new 9-stage job tracker gives your customers a dedicated tracking page showing real-time move progress from confirmed to delivered.
Understanding Valuation Coverage Options for Movers
Valuation coverage confuses movers and customers alike. This guide explains Released Value vs. Full Value Protection, your legal obligations, and how to handle valuation disclosure without creating liability.
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...
New Year Goals for Moving Company Owners in 2026
Most New Year's resolutions fail by February. These goal-setting strategies are built specifically for moving company owners who want measurable progress in 2026, not just good intentions.
Year in Review: 2025 Moving Industry Recap
2025 is wrapping up. Here is what happened in the moving industry this year — the trends that shaped the market, the challenges operators faced, and what it all means heading into 2026.
How to Plan Your Moving Company's Marketing Budget for 2026
Most moving companies waste money on marketing because they do not plan their budget strategically. Learn how to allocate your 2026 marketing spend across channels that actually generate profitable jobs.
Software for Moving Companies: Why the Right Platform Changes Everything
Discover why moving companies are investing in specialized software, what ROI to expect, and how the right platform transforms operations, customer experience, and profitability.
The State of Moving Technology Heading Into 2026
Where does moving technology stand at the end of 2025? From AI-powered quoting to digital bills of lading, here is what is working, what is hype, and what to expect in 2026.
Case Study: How a Regional Mover Expanded to Three States
A mid-size moving company expanded from one state to three in 18 months. Here is how they managed licensing, dispatch across multiple locations, and the operational growing pains that nearly derailed them.
Holiday Relocation Trends and Opportunities for Movers
The holiday season is not dead time for movers. Learn about relocation trends from November through January and how to capture revenue during what most companies consider the off-season.
CRM for Moving Companies: The Complete 2025 Buyer's Guide
Everything you need to know about choosing a CRM for your moving company. Compare features, pricing, and implementation approaches for moving-specific vs generic CRMs.
How Moving Companies Can Benefit From Route Optimization
Route optimization is not just for delivery companies. Learn how smarter routing can save your moving company fuel, reduce crew overtime, and improve on-time arrival rates.
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.