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For the past 5 years I have owned and operated moving companies. I started with a small moving company doing $5,000 a month to 4 locations servicing major metropolitan areas across the country with over 80 employees.

There are a lot of small details that come into play when properly starting a moving service. I have made this guide as a fool proof step by step approach to cover all the necessary items needed to start a successful moving company.

Naming your moving company 0:59
-How to come up with a good name even if you're not creative

Getting a domain and building a cheap website 2:41
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-Building a cheap website with Wordpress and Fiverr

How to easily make an attractive logo for non creative people 3:56
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Choosing which business structure is right for you 5:50
-LLC vs Sole Prop
-How taxes vary in LLCs vs Sole Props
-How your liability varies in LLCs vs Sole Props
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Should you purchase a franchise or start your own brand? 7:58
-Pros and cons
-Using self reflection to determine the best option for you.
-If you are interested in a Skinny Wimp Moving franchise email me at [email protected]

Licensing for your moving company 9:45
What is a DOT#?
What is a MC#? When do you need it.
For state specific regulations please visit sba.gov

Business bank account 11:50
-What do you need to do to set up a business account
-Importance of separating your finances
-Get your EIN at https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-...

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Using Google My Business 13:30
-Thinking of GMB as social media

Insurance requirements for moving companies 15:20
-General Liability Insurance
-Worker's Compensation
-Cargo Insurance
-Auto Liability and Comprehensive
-Warehouse Insurance
-The difference between W2 and 1099 and common mistakes

What should you charge for your moving services? 19:50

Hiring great labor employees 23:30
-How to narrow down candidate lists
-Attributes to look for
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Marketing ideas for moving companies 27:48
-How to get jobs cheaply by building referral sources
-Effectively mailing flyers
-Online ads

Trucks 31:00
-Buying new vs. used trucks
-How to wrap vehicles more cheaply

Supplies needed to start 33:50

Your first job, and what to do to succeed 35:00

Top principles for success in service businesses 37:00

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