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Moving your business to a new location is super stressful and there is a ton that goes into making this work. The importance of a business moving plan cannot be overstated it is a must-have!

How to Create a Business Moving Plan

Once you know that you are moving locations, then it is time to start planning a business moving plan. Remember, the more planned this move is, the better you will find the entire process. If you work with American Moving for your business move, you will find that we help to remove a lot of the stress of this move, including giving you guidance on the business moving plan!

1. What is your timeline?

You must know your timeline for this move. What day do you need to be out of the current space? What day can you move into your new space? Knowing these dates is going to help you determine what date you really need for the professional movers to arrive and get to work.

2. Have you designed the new space yet?

If you have seen the new space and know that this is where your business will be, have you taken the time to set out how items will be placed into this new space. This is a way to make it easier to unpack into your new office, which will help you get back to work even sooner.

3. Have you schedule the movers?

This needs to be done asap! And that is why it is mentioned in the step to plan out your timeline. The sooner you call, the better as this ensures that you get the moving date that you truly need.

4. Do you have rental items in your office?

If you have rented desks, chairs, office equipment, or the like, is this going with you or not? You will find that rental equipment is one item that may not go with you. Thus, you will need to contact who you are leasing this from and have them get this out of the way.

5. Inform employees of the move

Make sure that the employees are aware of this upcoming business move. When you inform employees, you can also make certain that they know their responsibilities for this move. For example, removing personal items from their desk before these are moved.

Extra Tips for your Business Move

For those who are making their business moving plan, be sure that you take these tips into consideration as it can make the business move that much easier!

• Be sure to set a date for when customers will be informed about this move.
• Have a date for getting new business cards, signs for the move, and even updating your website and social media sites.
• Consider having employees taking over certain aspects of the move rather than focusing on their normal business duties to make this move smoother.
• Choose a moving date that is not going to affect your business as much.

A business move is not something to take lightly. It requires a lot of planning to ensure that this is not a disaster. American Moving is here to help you with your business move so that some of the stress is moved to our shoulders!

Packing is one of those moving tasks that no one looks forward to, but is a necessity! What most people ask: How do I pack faster and efficiently? There are tons of things that people will tell you to make the packing go faster ranging from getting more organized or even playing some upbeat music to keep you moving faster! These are great tips, and we have a few more than you can add to the list to ensure you pack faster and efficiently!

1. Plan out the packing supplies that you need now!

Make sure that you plan out just what packing supplies you are going to need now. This way, when you need them, they are already at your home for you to use. This saves precious time that it would take you to go buy new supplies and stop what you are doing.

2. Purge your items.

Purge whatever it is that you do not need when moving into your new home. You will find that it is a waste of time to pack up items that you are not going to use later. Plus, if you are all about packing faster and efficiently, then packing extras of items or old items, is not helping you succeed in this goal.

3. Have a checklist for packing.

Make a checklist for packing that is going to help you stay on track, thus helping you to pack more efficiently than if you were to try to wing it. This packing checklist may include room by room items that you need to pay special attention to, or it could even be a simple way to stay on task.

4. Be sure that you are still packing items safely.

When you are trying to pack fast, you may find that you start to throw things into a box to move on to the next box. That is not the way to do this efficiently! You still need to ensure that there is sufficient padding in each box to ensure it arrives in one piece at your new location.

5. Make your boxes ready to go.

Go ahead and tape the bottom of several boxes so that you can get into the packing “zone”, rather than having to stop and get another box ready.

6. Mark out a time to pack and do only this.

It can be easy to get distracted when packing and moving. After all, you have several things going through your mind. So focus on the packing. If you find yourself needing to pack for an hour, then taking a 20-minute break, then do this. The key is to do what makes you work more efficiently!

7. Let the professionals do the packing for you.

If you truly want the packing to get done faster and efficiently, then let the professionals handle this move. American Moving has professional packers ready to come into your home and pack it up in a timely manner that will help to relieve your stress as well!

It is only 2 weeks before a move, so what should you be doing? The final 2 weeks before your move date can be hectic! However, with this checklist you can stay a little more organizing and make your moving experience one that is much more pleasant.

Your To-Do List 2 Weeks Before a Move

1. Make travel arrangements

Whether you are moving across town or across the country, you will find that the 2 weeks before a move is the time to make your travel arrangements. This means:

• Have your personal vehicle checked over and serviced to ensure that it is ready for a long trip, especially if you are moving a few hours away.
• Are you flying to your new location? If so, be sure that you have your airline tickets.
• If traveling with pets, be sure that they are ready to ride in their travel cages by introducing this to them during these two weeks. You will find that taking a few short trips around town can help your pets to acclimate to traveling in this capacity.
• You may also want to take this time to look at your registration and car insurance if you will be moving out of state.

2. Do your last minute errands

These last minute errands can feel like they are going to take forever to do, but they do need to be done. Some of the last minute errands that you may need to do include:

• Return anything to your local library which may be needed for those with kids
• Make sure that your prescriptions are filled and ready to transfer to a new pharmacy if needed
• Do those things that you may need to do to get your security deposit back (if you are renting) such as covering nail holes in the wall

3. Eat from your freezer and pantry to avoid food waste

Be sure that you are eating items from your freezer and pantry to avoid having to toss these, since food items are something that you cannot move. Keep in mind, cans and boxed goods that are unopened, can be moved. However, if you have a freezer full of food you may find that even eating on this for two weeks is not enough. You can find a local food pantry or shelter that would be happy for these donations.

4. Confirm your moving dates with the movers

Be sure that you are getting confirmation on your moving dates with the professionals and making any types of arrangements that they may need. For example, if you are moving out of an apartment complex, you will want to arrange with the building where the moving truck can park without interfering with the other tenants.

Take a Deep Breath

It is only 2 weeks before a move, so it is okay to feel like you are overwhelmed. Take a deep breath and realize that you are entering into the last stretch of this ordeal. If you need to take a little time to de-stress, then take a few hours to do so. If you are still looking for professional movers to help with your move, then reach out to American Moving and we can make it happen. We not only have professional movers that can move your things for you, but we also have professional packers to help with your move...making this an even easier move for you!

When it comes to kids and moving, you may find that it is a bit of a headache. Kids may not be happy about a move, they may act out, or they may become very upset. And this can be the case for kids of all ages! When it comes to parents moving with their kids, there are tons of challenges that parents are going to face. And one of these challenges is packing up a kids room for a move! The good news is that we have some tips that can help you to get through this process in one piece and hopefully help your kids feel better about this move.

Tips for Packing a Kids Room

Tip 1: Have kids involved in the packing process

Have your kids be involved in the packing process. Why is this? It helps them to feel more in control and helps to minimize those feelings that everything is changing at warp speed. When it comes to packing a kids' room, you will find that having them involved can mean that it takes longer, but it is well worth it. Let them help with sorting the items they have in their room, talking about what they may want to give away, what they want to keep, and the like. Younger kids may need a lot of guidance in this process and you may find that you are doing more of the packing, while they play nearby, but it still helps them to feel involved.

Tip 2: Pack their toys in an organized manner

It can be tempting to just throw the toys into a box and hope for the best. However, if they are just thrown into a box, don’t be surprised if parts get lost or toys get broken. Instead, take the time to wrap barbies and action figures individually. For older kids, make sure that they are wrapping their items, mostly electronics probably, in a way that you would wrap your own expensive electronics.

Tip 3: Declutter!

Decluttering should be an essential step for any move, but especially when you are moving with kids. Packing a kids' room may mean going through their closets, finding clothes and shoes that no longer fit, going through all their games and toys to ensure that broken ones are tossed, and figuring out if there are items that they have outgrown and no longer want. This is a process that is best completed with the kids in the room so that they can have some say so!

Additional Help for Packing

No matter the age of your kids, you will find that packing their rooms can be an emotional time, especially if they have grown up in this location. With this being said, here are some additional tips that can help prepare your kids for moving:

1. Talk about this move frequently, don’t spring this on kids!
2. Have an essentials box that they pack. For younger kids, make sure to include several outfits, toys, games and other items that they may want the first night after the movers have left. For older kids, this may include phone chargers, extra clothes and other essentials.
3. Make your move a journey that these kids are taking, make sure to highlight the new house you are moving into, why it is better, etc. This way, everyone is more comfortable with the end result.

And when you are gearing up for a move, remember that the professionals at American Moving & Storage are just a phone call away. We can aid in making this a simple move where we handle the heavy lifting!

When it comes time to move, many people automatically think handling this move on their own is the way to go. However, hiring professional movers is the better option for anyone, no matter the size of the home that is being moved! Why hire professional movers?

If you were to ask someone why they hired professional movers, they will probably give one reason: It was simply easier to let someone else do the heavy lifting and packing for us. And this is very true! This is probably the biggest reason why people hire professional movers to handle their moves. They know that moving is stressful.

In fact, studies have shown that moving is considered one of the most stressful events that can happen in life, ranking right up there with the death of a loved one, a divorce, illness, and losing a job. Getting away from this stress is a great reason why you should hire professional movers, but it is not the only reason!

Why Hire Professional Movers? 6 Reasons

1. Did you know that most people who pack themselves often use more boxes than what they need? Professional movers and packers are going to pack your items better and in fewer boxes in the long run.
2. You can count on your belongings being safe when you hire professional movers to move these for you. If they must be placed in the truck overnight, the truck is located in a safe location to ensure that your items are taken care of.
3. You can opt for storage if needed, especially if you work with American Moving and Storage, as we have storage facilities where we can store your household goods for as long as needed before you have to move these into your new home.
4. It is safer for you! How many times have you heard someone who has recently moved talk about the injuries that they suffered later? Heavy lifting is best left to the pros who have the tools to make this easier and safer.
5. You are freeing up your own personal time when you hire professional movers. This way you can devote your time to other moving day tasks like calling to ensure that utilities are turned on, making sure that the cable is hooked up, and the like.
6. It saves you time! When people decide to do a DIY move, they often take days to complete this. With professionals, they will come in and get it done within a few hours in most cases. Imagine all the time that you are freeing up by hiring a professional moving company?!

For those who are looking for reliable and quality professional movers, American Moving & Storage is here for all your moving and storage needs. Whether you are moving out of state, across town, or just to a new apartment in the same complex, we have you covered!

When you have artwork, regardless of whether this is a piece you paid hundreds for or artwork that holds sentimental value, you need to know how to pack artwork when you are moving. Improperly packed artwork can easily be damaged when moving.

Materials Need to Pack Artwork

There are going to be a few materials that you are going to need to pack artwork that you may not readily have on hand. These materials include:

• Boxes in multiple sizes
• Masking tape
• Brown packing paper
• Bubble wrap
• Packing tape

Steps for How to Pack Artwork

1. Find the right size box that is going to fit your artwork. Tip: you can group small and medium sized artworks together, but larger artworks should have their own box to ensure safety.
2. Take your masking tape and pace an “X” across the glass of artwork that is framed. This will help to secure the glass to avoid this shattering or breaking when it is moved. If you the artwork is not framed, you need to protect the artwork itself. You will find that you can wrap this with plastic wrap that you have sitting in the kitchen to keep it safe.
3. Lay down the brown packing paper and lay the artwork onto this, glass side down. Wrap the ends of the paper around the frame, like you would if wrapping a present during the holidays. Once completely packed in packing paper, then repeat the same process with the bubble wrap. Do not use newspaper in this step! Newspaper ink can easily transfer to artwork when wrapped.
4. Place this wrapped artwork into the moving box that you selected. Be sure to test this box for movement. If there is any movement you can add crumbled newspaper to the box, extra hand towels, or other soft items that are meant to ensure this is packed tighter.
5. Seal the box shut and be sure to write “Fragile” on this box, with the word “Artwork” for your movers to know that this box needs to be handled with care. Also consider writing on the box what room this needs to go to at your new home, to make this move organized.

Viola! You have packed your artwork to be moved. For those who feel like they do not have the time to properly do this, remember that here at American Moving we also offer packing services, and this does including packing artwork for our customers.