Have you ever had a #MovingDay nightmare? We want to know what’s the worst thing that has ever happened while you’re already stressed with moving everything you own.

Don’t forget to look after your doggy during #MovingDay. They don’t understand what is going on! 

 #FactOfTheDay: The average Brit will move home 8 times in their life. Where are you in your moving timeline?

What’s your favourite place in #Yorkshire?

Harrogate is yet again voted the best place to live in the UK! 

Exercise Caution When Moving Sofas

Unlike these adventurers:

But seriously, just because it's comfy doesn't mean it won't hurt you. If you're unsure about - or need help with - large item removals, consult the experts first.

Here's Something You Don't See Every Day!

Nor would you! Moving a house with horses, circa 1908. I regret to say this isn't a service we'll be offering anytime soon. Never say never though, eh?

Moving into Student Accommodation?

Are you moving into student accommodation soon? Let us help you get all your stuff there so you can enjoy being a fresher right away. #students  https://www.1van1man.com/removal-services/student-removals-york.html 

Moving House Without The Mouse

I came across this article (see below) relating the stress of moving home with staying on the internet, frantically tracking Gumtree orders and forums for item giveaways. I'm a big proponent of organising things online, but now and again it's important to take a step back and do things the old fashioned way. Need to get rid of a sofa? A quick phone call to your local British Heart Foundation will deal with the problem ten times faster than Craigslist could.

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/08/moving-house-step-away-from-the-mouse

52 Week Money Challenge

The thing about moving is there's often lots of time to prepare - some of our customers have been planning their move for a whole year! Saving is a big part of this, and we've found a nifty little method to help set aside money for deposits, furniture and decorating.

On week one, put £1 into your savings account or house fund. Week 2, add £2. Week 3...you get the picture. See what you think!

Tips For Moving With Your Kids

Are you moving with children? Take a look at these tips to make the process easier. http://www.wtxl.com/community/home-and-garden-tips-for-moving-with-kids/article_18677aa6-2ed1-11e5-be5c-47dd24ef9634.html

#Didyouknow that in 2013 nearly half of all moves took place from August – November? #FactFriday 

Local Shopping Benefits

Most people tend to move homes on a Friday, giving them the weekend to unpack. Even better if it is a bank holiday!Your new community could have a whole host of stores waiting for you. Take a look at our blog to discover the benefit of shopping locally. Do you use local retailers? We want to hear from you.  https://www.1van1man.com/blog/local-shopping-benefits.html      

 

#Didyouknow that the average between moving in and wanting to move out is 7 years and 4 months? 

Helping The Customer With a Good Online Presence

As hinted in my previous post, 1 Van 1 Man like to branch out into many territories - both offline in our trade, and online across our social networks. With Blogspot having circulated for over ten years, I thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on the state of the internet and how it benefits our business. What’s changed, and what remains the same?

The principal benefit of having a good online presence is the ease in which customers reach us. Previously you had to call a removal firm, hope they weren’t busy, then begin a long discussion about your house move, number of rooms, inventory and all the rest of it. I love chatting with customers but for busy types this takes time, with little way besides fax of quickly receiving a written quote.

As websites get more and more sophisticated, customers are free to make enquiries in their own schedule; they simply visit the page, fill in the form, and await an email with all the information they need. Day or night, the customer is free to make enquiries at their leisure. Sure, we like to chat about the details, but that important first step is made entirely in comfort.

If the initial enquiry comes from change, the means of finding us doesn’t. With or without computers, a business’s reputation supersedes all other aspects of their brand - be that a website, shop floor or company logo. In a world of tablets, 3D films and smart refrigerators, your choice of removal firm still revolves around what other customers say. Don’t get me wrong - I’m proud of our brand, but nothing makes me beam as much as customers’ unedited reviews. It’s these independent testimonials, spread across three platforms for diversity, that puts trust in the customer and validates a business’s good reputation. Read them for yourself on Google+, Facebook or Freeindex.

1 Van 1 Man on Blogspot

Always on the lookout for new ways to communicate with our customers, 1 Van 1 Man have decided to revisit Blogspot and tidy up this little space in our network. While we regularly update our main blog page, this area will occasionally cover topics outside the categories of York removal services. Stay tuned, and don't forget to visit our main website for the latest removal offers, tips and services.

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