People move out of state for several different reasons. Whether it’s because their employer is relocating them to a new office, or they are moving in with a loved one, or they are making the choice on a whim – the reasons are varied, and therefore the time frames vary as well. It takes some families years to plan, prepare …
Moving state to state with your pet
While moving can be stressful for those who are planning the moves, and even more stressful for children who may not understand the full extent to what is happening – can you imagine the kind of stress it has on an animal who doesn’t speak your language? What they can do, though, is sense your stress and anxiety as they …
Follow these tips to make moving easy with kids
Moving your family, including young children, adds an additional challenge to state-to-state relocation. On top of the anxiety and stress about wondering how your children will adapt to living in a new place, the physical act of packing and moving your belongings while juggling parenting is stressful as well. There are some actions you can take to help alleviate the …
Urban moving is much different than suburban moving
Living the city life is generally fast-paced, rich in culture, full of opportunities, and some may even say, glamorous. But, there’s certainly one part of city living that isn’t glamorous – moving in or out of the city! While relocating, in general, can be especially stressful due to a slew of unknowns, moving in or out of a city is …
Treating employees well is important to success
One reason that successful companies grow is because of their employees’ performance and productivity. Treating employees well is important to success – offering relocation services is one way to show employees how important they are to the company. Whether you are moving an executive, a new college graduate, or a regional sales manager, companies want to show the same level …
Downsizing and moving is common among senior citizens
When people start reaching retirement age, they consider downsizing to a smaller home. Whether their children have moved out of the house, or they don’t want to be burdened by the amount of “stuff” in their household, or they are forced to move out of their homes due to a health issue or family loss, downsizing and moving is common …
Global workforce mobility: Understanding the complexities of relocating employees.
The Certified Relocation Professional® is a highly-regarded competency-based designation program that is recommended for all mobility professionals primarily engaged in corporate or employee mobility within the United States. By adding this designation to a CRP’s title, they are recognized for demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of U.S. employee relocation across all facets of the industry, and for …
Learn How Move for Hunger Helps Feed America
Here at MiniMoves®, we not only care about helping you move across the state or country safely and efficiently, but we also care about the communities we serve. As a partner with the organization, Move for Hunger, we regularly coordinate teams to deliver food to local food pantries. Move for Hunger is a 501©3 non-profit organization that works with relocation …
How do you know whether you are being overcharged or underserved?
You’ve weighed all your state to state moving options and decided you’re going to hire a professional moving company. Great! How do you choose a moving company – and how do you know whether the company you want to hire is legitimate? While most state to state moving companies, such as MiniMoves, are extremely reputable and reliable, there are still …
How do I downsize for my upcoming move?
Moving date is looming, so you feel the pressure to get organized, purge, and pack. Whether you are an empty nester downsizing your living arrangements, a recent life change is causing you to downsize, or you just simply want to take fewer items with you to your new residence – downsizing can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. …
Moving can be a daunting task
Moving can be a daunting task. The coordination between deciding how you’re going to move, packing all your belongings, dealing with the change in utilities, locations, and the people you’re around, can make a move stressful. If you think you’re going to be moving soon – whether it’s this fall, winter or even next summer – you’re probably wondering when …
We’re here to help you better understand what your out of state moving options are
If you’re currently planning a state-to-state move, you’re probably overwhelmed by your options on how to make the move. Your availability, budget, and personal preferences will each have bearing on your final moving decision. If you are relocating for work, you may be fortunate enough to have your home moved for you. But, most people don’t have this option and …