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The Hurricanes moved on in the NCAA tournament after beating a Top 10 Auburn Tigers team that started the tournament as the No. 2 seed in the Midwest bracket.

JUPITER, Fla. (March 24, 2022) – Good Greek Moving & Storage, the Florida-based leader in Total Relocation Services for individuals and businesses, is happy to congratulate the University of Miami men’s basketball team for reaching the Sweet 16 in the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Good Greek Moving & Storage is the Official Mover for the University of Miami, a partnership first announced in 2019. The company manages transportation needs for the Hurricanes, ensuring everything the team needs arrives safely and on time for each game.

“We’ve said from the beginning how proud we are to work with an outstanding organization like the University of Miami. They’re one of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. and mean so much not only to South Florida but to fans around the country,” said Spero Georgedakis, founder and CEO of Good Greek Moving & Storage. “We are so excited to see the men’s basketball team make the Sweet 16. We couldn’t be happier for the players, coaches, and university.”

The Hurricanes advanced in the tournament by beating the Auburn Tigers, 79-61. The Tigers, who at one point in the season ranked No. 1 in the country, started the tournament ranked No. 8 and as the No. 2 seed in the Midwest. The Hurricanes, the No. 10 seed, held the lead from start to finish. They were led by third-year sophomore Isaiah Wong, who scored a game-high 21 points. Clutch shooting helped seal the win for the Hurricanes, who went on a 15-5 run to end the game and scored 7 points in the last 73 seconds.

The Hurricanes will play the Iowa State Cyclones on Friday with a chance to reach the Elite Eight on the line.

In addition to the Hurricanes, Good Greek also operates as Official Mover for the Miami HEAT, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, Inter Miami CF, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Tampa Bay Rowdies. At the collegiate level, Good Greek Moving & Storage is the Official Mover of the University of Florida Gators Football and Florida International University Athletics.

Good Greek Moving & Storage has worldwide headquarters in Jupiter, Fla., and locations in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton/Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, and Tampa/St. Petersburg. The company offers Total Relocation Solutions to its clients, including real estate services, packing/unpacking, moving, auto transport, storage, junk removal, and home concierge services.

Good Greek has a well-earned reputation for transparency and top-notch customer service, which accounts for the company’s stellar reputation among globally recognized individuals, businesses, and professional sports organizations. The company offers high-quality, professional relocation services, including in-person estimates, guaranteed pricing, and climate-controlled secure storage facilities monitored 24/7 with CCTV. The company is licensed to handle local, long-distance, national, and international moves.

About Good Greek Moving & Storage

For 25 years, the Good Greek, Spero Georgedakis, has provided moving services in South Florida. The Company offers total relocation solutions that include full packing services, auto transport, junk removal, real estate services, and more. In every area, Good Greek places respect for the client and customer service foremost. Headquartered in South Florida, Good Greek Moving & Storage franchises are expanding across the country. Good Greek Moving & Storage’s business mission is straightforward: providing customers their “Best Move Ever.”

Press Contact

Stacey Elliott
Good Greek Franchises
(561) 935-3330
Sponsorships (at ) goodgreek.com

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Good Greek Moving & Storage Is Excited to Be Named Official Mover of the Tampa Bay Rays Starting with the 2022 MLB Season https://greekmoving.com/good-greek-named-official-mover-of-the-tampa-bay-rays/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:00:30 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=25014 The Florida-based moving company will manage all the transportation needs for the Major League Baseball team in 2022. West Palm Beach (March 2022) – Good Greek Moving & Storage, which offers Total Relocation Solutions for clients across the country, is proud to be named the Official Mover of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays. When …

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Tampa Bay Rays Logo Named Good Greek Moving & Storage Their Official Movers

The Florida-based moving company will manage all the transportation needs for the Major League Baseball team in 2022.

West Palm Beach (March 2022) – Good Greek Moving & Storage, which offers Total Relocation Solutions for clients across the country, is proud to be named the Official Mover of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays.

When the 2022 season begins, Good Greek Moving & Storage will manage all the equipment transportation needs for the Rays, ensuring that everything the team needs arrives safely at the site of their road games.

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“It’s important to have a trusted community partner with the experience to handle our unique transportation needs,” said Brian Auld, Rays President Vice Chairman. “We look forward to working with Good Greek Moving & Storage for the upcoming season and beyond.”

“We’re proud that another great sports team is trusting us as their Official Mover. The Rays are a first-class organization that has become one of the most innovative sports teams in the country,” said the “Good Greek” himself, Spero Georgedakis, founder and CEO of Good Greek Moving & Storage. “One of our goals is to partner with great companies and sports organizations across Florida. We’re honored to work with them.”

“Tampa Bay is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, and for good reason. It’s a great place to live and work. We’re happy to become more involved with great organizations in the area,” said Georgedakis.

The Rays joined Major League Baseball in 1998. The team plays its home games in Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Stu Sternberg purchased the team in 2004 and became General Managing Partner in October 2005. Since then, the Rays have been one of the most successful teams in baseball. They have won two American League pennants, four American League East division titles, and reached the playoffs in seven seasons.

The Tampa Bay Rays join a long list of sports teams, universities, and others to choose Good Greek Moving & Storage as their Official Mover. They include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami HEAT, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, Inter Miami CF, University of Florida Gators, University of Miami Hurricanes, and Florida International University Panthers.

With World Headquarters located in Jupiter FL, Good Greek Moving & Storage has locations in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton/Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, and expanded into the Tampa/St. Petersburg market in 2020. The company offers Total Relocation Solutions to its clients, including real estate services, packing/unpacking, moving, auto transport, storage, junk removal, and home concierge services. Good Greek has a well-earned reputation for transparency and top-notch customer service during the moving process, which accounts for its stellar reputation among globally recognized individuals, businesses, and professional sports organizations. The company offers high-quality, professional relocation services, including in-person estimates, guaranteed pricing, and climate-controlled secure storage facilities monitored 24/7 with CCTV. The company is licensed to handle local, long-distance, national, and international moves.

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About Good Greek Moving & Storage

For 25 years, the Good Greek, Spero Georgedakis, has provided moving services in South Florida. The Company offers total relocation solutions that include full packing services, auto transport, junk removal, real estate services, and more. In every area, Good Greek places respect for the client and customer service foremost. Headquartered in South Florida, Good Greek Moving & Storage franchises are expanding across the country. Good Greek Moving & Storage’s business mission is straightforward: providing customers their “Best Move Ever.”

Press Contact
Stacey Elliott
Good Greek Franchises
(561) 935-3330
sponsorships (at ) goodgreek.com

 

 

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Secrets to Success When Starting A Service Business  https://greekmoving.com/secrets-to-success-when-starting-a-service-business/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:24:02 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=24907 Success when starting a service business doesn’t happen overnight. Owners succeed when they establish a plan that prioritizes milestones, focuses on customer experience, reduces risk, and includes hiring talented people. It takes dedication, hard work, and attention to detail. But for those who aspire to run their own business, it’s well worth the effort. This …

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Success when starting a service business doesn’t happen overnight. Owners succeed when they establish a plan that prioritizes milestones, focuses on customer experience, reduces risk, and includes hiring talented people.

It takes dedication, hard work, and attention to detail. But for those who aspire to run their own business, it’s well worth the effort. This includes everyone from those who open a moving company franchise to those who launch a software startup.

The following look at proven factors that lead to success when starting a service business, drawn from business leaders who have already put them to use.

Creating a Plan That Emphasizes Milestones

Creating a business plan is something every business should do, but it’s a step many business owners skip. A plan is important for a number of reasons, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Considering the details. A written business plan helps new owners become familiar with all the details needed to create a successful business model. Knowing the details also allows owners to take steps to identify potential problem areas and address them before they happen and hurt the business.

Obtaining funding. If a business needs capital investment to launch, a business plan shows interested investors financial projections and a company’s profit potential. It also can help to more easily secure suppliers and workers.

Unique selling point. A business plan establishes what your company brings to the table that others do not. This unique selling point establishes a company’s brand and how it will solve a problem for customers.

Understanding startup costs. A business plan also identifies all the costs associated with a startup, as well as any ongoing expenses required to successfully run a company. That reduces the risk of unexpected costs.

Focus on Customer Experience

Successful businesses, especially those in the service sector,  maintain a laser-like focus on identifying a problem for consumers and then providing products and services that solve it. Business owners should devote a great deal of their time to customer experience and delivering the highest quality products and services to meet their needs.

One example of how this pays off is with social media. Customers now can immediately share their buying experience with others online. Happy customers provide free and impactful marketing to your business. Earning this type of praise and positive feedback requires understanding and meeting the always evolving needs of customers.

Part of the success with customers also involves completing a service through to the end. Businesses should focus on the complete customer experience, from first contact all the way through to delivery of the product or service and following up to ensure they were satisfied.

Reducing Risk

Meeting customer needs is a big part of reducing risk when it comes to success when starting a service business. Satisfied customers will transform into loyal, long-term customers. But it’s equally important for new businesses to manage growth. Rapid growth can disrupt a business, bringing operations to a halt and making a new business a victim of its own success. Businesses also should look into insurance they need to protect themselves against theft, natural disasters, and other disruptive events.

Hiring Talented People

A great employee is invaluable to a business, especially a new one. Talented employees who are willing to work hard as part of a team can make growing a business much easier. The ability to delegate important tasks also frees owners up to manage some of the other issues on this list and maintain a more “big picture” mindset toward their business.

Connect With Customers

Personalizing a customer’s experience increases the chance they will return to your business, as well as tell others about your service. Social media offers a chance to do this, giving businesses a chance to both interact with individual customers and reach thousands with important announcements (new products, special discounts, etc.). The more personalized a business can make communication with individual customers, the more special they will feel. People who feel special not only become loyal customers but also bring in new potential clients.

Thinking Ahead and Adapting to Change

Success in a service business means staying up-to-date on what customers expect from your particular type of business. This requires updating the business plan, considering all aspects of your products and services, and reviewing current contracts. By tracking these important parts of the business, opportunities will emerge.

The ability to quickly pivot and adapt to these changes also is key to success. It’s important to have a mentality that things will change. It’s impossible to stay with exactly the same model and prove successful over a long period of time. The ability to adapt to change is key to long-term business success in every industry, but the service industry often requires the most flexibility.

The secrets to success when starting a service business all revolve around hard work and making smart moves. By maintaining a focus on these factors, new franchise and business owners increase their chances of keeping a business running for years to come.

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6 Reasons to Start a New Business in Florida https://greekmoving.com/6-reasons-to-start-a-new-business-in-florida/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:18:49 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=24910 Florida continues to draw people from around the country looking to enjoy everything the state has to offer new residents. It’s also become both a magnet for businesses relocating from other states and a hotbed for new business openings by existing residents. In 2020, more new businesses opened in Florida than any other state. The total …

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Florida continues to draw people from around the country looking to enjoy everything the state has to offer new residents. It’s also become both a magnet for businesses relocating from other states and a hotbed for new business openings by existing residents.

In 2020, more new businesses opened in Florida than any other state. The total number of new businesses reached 397,320, a 28 percent increase over 2019. The state has 18.5 new businesses for every 1,000 people.

Why? There’s more than one reason. When it comes to running a successful business, Florida has a perfect combination of important factors.

Why Start a New Business in Florida?

For most business owners or those who want to operate a franchise, there is not just one reason they decided to move their office to Florida, but rather a combination of reasons. The following areas rank high on the list of reasons to start a business in Florida or move one there from another state.

Government Incentives

Government officials at both the state and local level in Florida actively engage businesses looking to relocate to the state or current residents considering a new business launch. The governor’s office lists a number of incentives for new businesses that include:

  • Tax refunds for businesses that develop “abandoned, idled or underused industrial and commercial sites” where expansion or development is “complicated by environmental contamination.”
  • Tax credits for creating jobs in certain urban and rural zones
  • Capital investment tax credits for costs incurred during acquisition, construction, installation, and equipping of a project from when it begins through the start of operations
  • A special tax exemption for all sales and use taxes for businesses engaged in the semiconductor, space, and defense sectors.Quality of Life

Florida offers great neighborhoods and schools, beaches, amusement parks, paradise-like weather from October to March, and a low cost of living. The state also is heavily investing in itself in everything from education to broadband access. In a recent interview, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said the quality of life issues have made Florida a magnet for people who want to relocate and made it easier to start a business.

“There are all sorts of people that are saying ‘I want my children to grow up in a place where it’s not hostile, they’re dealing with problems, the schools work, and the infrastructure feels like it’s new,’” he said. “All of that bodes well for our state.”

The state also is committed to law and order. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently launched a program that offers a $5,000 bonus to police officers who relocate to Florida.

A Business-Friendly Tax Structure

Florida does not charge a state income tax, which automatically gives business owners and their employees a raise if they move from a state with an income tax. The state also has no inheritance or intangibles tax, and its corporate and sales taxes are low compared to other states. Part of the reason Florida can keep sales taxes on residents and businesses low is that the state makes so much on tourist-related taxes. Florida attracted more than 30 million visitors in 2020 alone.

Access to Capital

Florida continues to attract a larger number of venture capitalists and angel investors who support entrepreneurs in their business launch. Money also is coming from educational institutions. An example of this is the Florida High Tech Corridor, a 23-county area in Central Florida formed by the University of Florida, the University of Central Florida, and the University of South Florida. The program currently offers $80 million in grant money for research projects at more than 400 tech companies.

Steady, Consistent Growth

In terms of growth, Florida has steadily risen over the past few decades. The state now has the fourth-largest economy among the states. If Florida was an independent country, it would have the 15th largest economy in the world when ranked against other countries. The state continues to diversify its economy, with some of the biggest sectors in the state including aviation and aerospace, cleantech, defense, and homeland security, financial and professional services, information technology, life sciences, and logistics and distribution.

You’re In Good Company

In recent years, a large number of companies have announced plans to relocate or expand their operation in Florida. In 2021 alone, Disney, KPMG, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, and InnovaCare Health Inc. all announced relocation or expansion plans in the Orlando area. Pfizer opened a large operations center in Tampa, and Suzuki Marine USA moved its headquarters there. Blackstone, the world’s largest private equity firm, recently opened a new tech division in downtown Miami.

These moves show that starting a business in Florida is a smart choice. Leaders in the Sunshine State value entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes. For residents of Florida – or those who want to be residents – it’s hard to find a better place to do business.

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Be a Florida Hero Program Attracts, Supports First Responders https://greekmoving.com/be-a-florida-hero-program/ Sat, 08 Jan 2022 03:03:39 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=24882 For any first responder who has thought about moving to Florida to advance their career, there’s never been a better time. The state’s leaders, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have taken extraordinary steps to support current first responders in the state and to attract newcomers. Through the Be a Florida Hero program and the Florida Hero …

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Florida Hero Program Attracts

For any first responder who has thought about moving to Florida to advance their career, there’s never been a better time. The state’s leaders, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, have taken extraordinary steps to support current first responders in the state and to attract newcomers.

Through the Be a Florida Hero program and the Florida Hero Initiative, the state has put its money where its mouth is when it comes to supporting law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and other first responders.

DeSantis recently underscored that commitment by pledging $400 million to fund proposals that will increase the salaries of Florida’s state law enforcement officers, correctional officers and state special risk firefighters. The money also will provide $1,000 bonuses to first responders across the state.

“While other states have turned their backs on law enforcement, even calling to ‘defund the police,’ in Florida we continue to support the men and women in law enforcement,” the governor said in a news release. “I am proud to propose larger and longer-lasting measures to help our state recruit and retain the best law enforcement officers in the nation and to provide $1,000 bonuses for first responders and law enforcement officers for the second year in a row.”

Attracting New Police Officers to Florida

The Be a Florida Hero Program, launched by Florida Attorney General, Ashley Moody, is a nationwide law enforcement recruitment initiative that seeks to attract the best law enforcement officers to the Sunshine State.

“Our leaders value the tremendous sacrifice of those that take the oath to protect and serve,” said Moody in a video launching the program. “In the state of Florida, we support law enforcement and we’re not afraid to say it. From Miami to Tallahassee, from Tampa to Jacksonville, our brave men and women answer the call every day to protect and serve, and here in Florida, we honor that service.”

The program invites those living in the state, or those “wishing you were,” to look at the potential jobs in law enforcement in the state. Moody promises the state will always support law enforcement. DeSantis has backed up that idea with many a variety of initiatives in recent years.

Financial Support During Pandemic

In addition to healthcare workers, the pandemic has impacted the lives of first responders more than other segments of the population. DeSantis and Florida leaders decided to create a Florida Heroes Initiative that helps support first responders.

It involved allocating $208 million through the state Department of Economic Opportunity to provide one-time relief payments of up to $1,000 to more than 193,000 first responders. That number includes 49,000 law enforcement officers, 40,000 EMTs, 35,000 firefighters and 33,000 paramedics across the state.

DeSantis appeared in person to distribute some of the checks, including those given to officers in Jacksonville. He said, “First responders work every single day – no matter the conditions – to keep us safe. That was perhaps never more apparent than during the last year and a half during the pandemic. I am proud to deliver these checks to show our immense gratitude for their service.”

The recently announced new proposal includes increasing new state officers’ pay by 20 percent and veteran officers’ pay by 25 percent. It also includes a proposed $5,000 bonus for anyone who becomes a new law enforcement officer in Florida.

The hope is to attract the best and the brightest law enforcement officers and other first responders to the state. In Florida, supporting law enforcement is a priority. As a former police officer and a supporter of organizations that benefit first responders, Good Greek owner Spero Georgedakis is happy to see support for first responders from the highest levels of state government.

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5 Reasons Savvy Entrepreneurs Pursue Moving Company Franchise Opportunities https://greekmoving.com/reasons-to-consider-a-moving-company-franchise/ https://greekmoving.com/reasons-to-consider-a-moving-company-franchise/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2021 12:55:03 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=24627 The moving industry attracts entrepreneurs because it offers rewards for those willing to work hard and make smart business moves. For many, the first of those smart moves involves owning a moving company franchise rather than trying to do it all on their own. Owning a moving company franchise offers many benefits. They include getting …

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Moving Company Franchise

The moving industry attracts entrepreneurs because it offers rewards for those willing to work hard and make smart business moves. For many, the first of those smart moves involves owning a moving company franchise rather than trying to do it all on their own.

Owning a moving company franchise offers many benefits. They include getting support from the parent company as you set up your business, getting easier access to better financing, a higher chance of success, an opportunity to break into the growing moving services industry, and the ability to leave behind the stress of working for someone else.

The statistics show the need for moving service companies. Americans move between 11 and 12 times in their lifetime. Nearly 31 million Americans move each year. Of those, about three million are interstate moves.

Clearly, there’s a market for dependable, consistent, and professional moving companies. If you’re thinking about a moving franchise opportunity, consider the benefits of owning a franchise.

Benefits Of Owning a Moving Company Franchise

If you decide to start your own moving company, you’ll want to pick a great brand that offers strong support. You also want a company that provides full-service moves, a factor that will immediately place you ahead of many moving companies in your area.

Here are some of the benefits of taking this path to own your own business.

Work For Yourself (But With Support)

With a moving franchise, you’re the boss. However, you also get a great deal of support in getting your business off the ground. The right kind of moving company provides franchise owners with a blueprint for a proven business model. You also work with a known brand. That gets your franchise up and running well quickly.

Success as a franchise owner still requires a great deal of commitment and hard work on the part of the owner. But the guidance they get from the parent company is invaluable. It can include everything from providing advice on aspects of the business to giving employees access to training.

Owning a Franchise Offers a Better Chance of Success

Working with a known brand that supports your efforts means you have a better chance at entrepreneurial success as a franchise owner. The chances of a franchise becoming successful is about 90 percent, according to the International Trade Council, while the chance of a business starting from the ground up finding success is about 15 percent.

The council compares becoming a franchise to getting the instructions for building a sturdy bookshelf. All you have to do is follow the instructions to succeed.

Better Access to Funding

The upfront costs of a moving business are low when compared to many industries. However, it still costs to get the trucks, equipment, and personnel you need. The main reason that new businesses fold is not that they cannot get a business loan, but because they can’t pay that loan back fast enough due to the lack of consistent cash flow. One of the reasons success rates are higher with moving company franchises is because owners can get more money at better rates by partnering with a known brand.

Gain Quick Entry Into a Growing Industry

Moving companies are one of the hottest areas to start a franchise right now, as are other service companies. A growing, mobile population – and one that is getting older – is driving the need for more moving services. The industry can prove lucrative to people who launch their moving company in the right way.

That said, the moving industry is highly competitive. Because of the relatively low upfront capital investment, people can start moving companies more easily than other businesses. That can create competitive markets in even the smallest cities. Moving businesses become profitable when the owner understands the market in detail and knows where his company fits into that market. With a franchise, much of this work has been done for you.

Movers tend to fall into two categories. The low-cost movers handle small moves locally. Their clients are mostly apartment dwellers or those in smaller homes. A full-service company handles every type of move, including commercial moves. They also have the ability to move someone anywhere in their home state and also nationwide.

Owning a Franchise Can Lower Your Stress

Running your own franchise comes with its own kind of stress. However, for those with an entrepreneurial mindset, that stress is far less than what they experience having to answer to a boss in a “traditional” job. Many people want to become franchise owners because they are wary of answering to a boss. Or they tire of the commute, constant worries about getting laid off, or not getting the recognition and rewards they deserve for their efforts.

When you pursue a moving company franchise opportunity you become part of a growing area of business with many paths to success. You also don’t have to reinvent the wheel because you already get support from the parent company. For those who want to become their own boss, it’s a great way to do so with a high chance of success.

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How to Start Your Own Moving Company https://greekmoving.com/how-to-start-a-moving-company/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:05:46 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=24560 Starting a moving company is a great way to become a business owner without a huge amount of capital investment. However, the business is highly competitive, leading many people to choose to run a moving franchise as part of an existing company rather than start their own. If running your own moving company sounds appealing, …

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Starting a moving company is a great way to become a business owner without a huge amount of capital investment. However, the business is highly competitive, leading many people to choose to run a moving franchise as part of an existing company rather than start their own.

If running your own moving company sounds appealing, the following lists important factors to consider. They apply to anyone who is seriously considering what they will need to do to successfully launch. The final item looks at starting a moving franchise, an option that offers many advantages for business owners.

Starting a Moving Company or Moving Franchise

Not all moving companies need the ability to handle an interstate move. When starting your own moving company, you might want to start small. Plenty of people need local moving services. In some cases, people just want help with in-home moves, transferring furniture from one room to another.

Whether you decide to go big or go small, these general steps will help you create a framework for starting a moving company.

Choosing Your Moving Service

Some movers are general movers that handle basic apartment and house moves. Others are specialized. For example, some movers focus on specific areas such as junk removal, in-home moves, small moves (two-bedroom apartments or smaller), auto transport (which requires a great deal of specialty equipment), or moving high-value items (such as pianos, art, expensive decorative pieces). This decision impacts everything that follows.

Writing a Business Plan

The first step trips up many people. The desire to rush into buying equipment, hiring people, and getting started can overtake the more reasonable approach of writing a plan. A business plan sets down on paper the expected costs, projected income, the markets you plan to target, where to allocate money, and opportunities for growth. It’s key not only to guide your actions but also to raise capital to start your business.

Getting Business Permits and Licenses

Every state requires that a moving company pay for the permits and licenses that apply to the types of moves the business plans to do. Each state has different rules, so it’s key to contact your state’s regulatory authority. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration also has information on registration needed to become a commercial carrier.

Pricing Out Equipment

Once you’ve decided on the type of moving company you want to launch, you can then start pricing out the equipment you will need. All movers need at least one truck that is reliable and large enough to handle the types of moves you plan to offer customers. The other equipment you need depends on the types of moves you want to do. Options include hand dolly, appliance dolly, ratchet straps, bungee cords, moving blankets, and stretch wrap to protect furniture. Open trucks will need a tarp and red flags. If offering packing services, you will need to price out those materials and supplies so you will know what to charge.

Purchasing Insurance

Some states set a minimum requirement that movers must-have for liability and cargo insurance. Movers also need to find reasonably priced insurance coverage for damages and liability. You’ll also need a solid insurance policy on all vehicles and workplace insurance to cover any potential injury to employees.

Hiring Employees

The number of employees you need will correspond to how big the business gets. Many moving companies can start with just two or three people doing a few moves each week. Depending on the number of moves you do, you might need full-time, part-time, or seasonable employees.

Creating a Contract and Pricing Structure

To create an enforceable contract, it’s important to consult with an attorney to help you draft one. The contract should protect both you and your client while setting out clear guidelines on issues such as payment and what is included in the move. On pricing, you should target a range that makes you competitive with the local market. Most movers charge hourly.

Advertising and Marketing

When you start your own moving company, you have to let people know it’s available. Word-of-mouth remains a great way to drum up business. However, you may also want to start your own website, advertise on social media and find traditional advertising outlets in local media.

Choosing a Business Structure

Every business needs to pick a name and a business structure. This impacts everything from regulations and required reports to how you pay taxes. Business structure options include sole proprietorship, Limited Liability Company (LLC), S Corp, and C Corp. Each has a variety of tax implications, so it’s best to consult with an accountant. The IRS also mandates that businesses obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Start a Moving Franchise

For many of those getting into the business, owning a moving franchise from an established company is the best choice. A franchise means that most of the issues above are already handled, including business structure, types of services, pricing, vehicles, insurance, permits and licensing and even hiring employees in some cases.

Obstacles a moving company franchise helps people overcome include:

  • Building trust in your brand – it’s already there
  • A pricing structure and payment system
  • Buying insurance
  • Finding the right vehicles
  • Setting up the proper tax structure for the business

Starting your own moving company is a great way to get into a business with low overhead and high revenue potential. It also provides a service that is always in demand. For many, starting with a moving franchise and associating with a proven brand is the right way to go.

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Good Greek Moving Launches Innovative Welcome Home Gift Program and Neighborhood Lifestyle Guide https://greekmoving.com/welcome-home-gift-program/ https://greekmoving.com/welcome-home-gift-program/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:19:30 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=24249 Clientele will now receive a custom “Gift Box and Guide” with gift cards and savings at the best-in-class businesses throughout South Florida. Good Greek Moving & Storage, the most recommended and highly rated moving company in South Florida, now offers all clients a Welcome Home Gift with more than $1,500 in products, gift cards, and …

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Clientele will now receive a custom “Gift Box and Guide” with gift cards and savings at the best-in-class businesses throughout South Florida.

Good Greek Moving & Storage, the most recommended and highly rated moving company in South Florida, now offers all clients a Welcome Home Gift with more than $1,500 in products, gift cards, and savings from top South Florida businesses. The Welcome Gift package includes fine Greek style olive oil and olives, a wine opener, and useful household items along with a Neighborhood Lifestyle Guide.

The Neighborhood Lifestyle Guide, presented by City Furniture, offers Good Greek moving customers insight into local attractions and a wide variety of new resident products and services available in South Florida. It also includes a welcome message from the Good Greek himself, Spero Georgedakis, the founder and CEO of Good Greek Moving & Storage.

“We always look for new ways to better serve clients, and the Welcome Home Gift & Neighborhood Lifestyle Guide gives us a perfect opportunity to do just that,” said Georgedakis. “We generate most of our business through word-of-mouth recommendations. We wanted to return that favor by giving our clients a useful guide, as well as give local businesses a chance to reach new, potential customers.”

Georgedakis leads Good Greek Moving & Storage by the principles of faith, honesty, strength, and courage. Every character partner chosen for the Neighborhood Lifestyle Guide exhibits the same characteristics.

The Good Greek Neighborhood Lifestyle Guide features a wide range of products and home services from local partners including:

What’s more, the Guide also has recommendations from Good Greek Moving & Storage on local parks, sports, museums, beaches, and other “must-see” places for new residents.

“We wanted to give our clients something that will help them as they settle into their new life in South Florida. It’s a way of providing useful information to new residents and to help local businesses we trust. It’s a win-win for everyone,” said Georgedakis.

About Good Greek Moving & Storage

Good Greek Moving & Storage has become the most preferred company in Florida for total Relocation Solutions, including Good Greek Realty, Good Greek Auto Transport, Good Greek Junk & Debris Removal, and Good Greek Concierge Service.

Good Greek Moving & Storage also is the Official Movers of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Inter Miami FC, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Rowdies, University of Florida, University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida International University.

For over 24 years, the Good Greek, Spero Georgedakis, has provided moving services in South Florida. The Company has an approach to the moving business that places respect for the client and customer service foremost.

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Good Greek Moving & Storage franchises, with locations now in Tampa, Florida, and Greenville, South Carolina are expanding across the country. Good Greek Moving & Storage’s business mission is straightforward: providing customers with their “Best Move Ever.”

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Reasons to Love Tampa https://greekmoving.com/reasons-to-love-tampa/ https://greekmoving.com/reasons-to-love-tampa/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:15:33 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=23971 Tampa and the Tampa Bay region are among the fastest growing places in the United States. That’s because the region has so much to offer, including great jobs, fantastic weather, some of the best beaches in the country, a bustling port and top-rated airport. a growing food scene and a convenient location to travel around …

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Tampa and the Tampa Bay region are among the fastest growing places in the United States. That’s because the region has so much to offer, including great jobs, fantastic weather, some of the best beaches in the country, a bustling port and top-rated airport. a growing food scene and a convenient location to travel around Florida.

An estimated 150 people move into the Tampa area every day, part of the 1,000 that move to Florida every day. Those are amazing numbers, but not surprising to the people who call Tampa Bay home and know there are many reasons to love Tampa. They include the following.

A Growing Startup and Tech Culture

Tampa has quietly emerged as one of the better spots in the country for tech jobs. Part of that is driven by the Florida High Tech Corridor, a 21-county area in Central Florida that had 285,000 tech jobs filled in 2019 alone. In Tampa, signs of the tech industry presence are growing. For example, local tech company ConnectWise was recently purchased for $1.5 billion, and Boston-based conversational marketing platform Drift recently picked Tampa over cities such as Denver and Atlanta to open a new office.

Convenient to All of Florida

Tampa sits on the western end of the Central Florida corridor that includes Orlando to the east. From Tampa, it’s a relatively short drive to every major part of the state. For example, the drive times to other parts of Florida include:

  • Siesta Key – 1 hour, 16 minutes
  • Magic Kingdom – 1 hour, 12 minutes
  • St. Augustine – 3 hours, 9 minutes
  • Miami – 4 hours, 1 minute
  • Key West – 6 hours, 45 minutes

Close to the Best Beaches

The beaches of the communities along the Gulf of Mexico coast near Tampa – including Clearwater, Indian Shores, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, St. Pete Beach and Pass-a-Grille – are just a short drive away. They routinely rank among the finest white sand beaches anywhere in America.

Great Food Scene

Tampa often ranks highly as a best city for foodies, including the annual Wallet Hub rankings. Cuban food is a local favorite, but Tampa offers fantastic options in many different areas, including great seafood. More than 50 restaurants in the area have been featured on the Food Network.

A Great Sports Town

The Tampa Bay Rays have won two American League Pennants, the Tampa Bay Lightning have won two Stanley Cups, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have played in two Super Bowls. Even the local soccer team, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, have won two championships. Tampa has quietly become a great town for sports fans.

Entertainment Options

There are the great beaches, the great amusement parks (Busch Gardens is in the city, Disney World is just down the road) and the great water parks. But Tampa and the surrounding area also offer beautiful parks for hiking, as well as great opportunities for sailing and boating, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. You also can find plenty of spots for historical tours and historical areas such as Ybor City and the University of Tampa campus, including the Victorian Christmas Stroll.

International Airport and Port

You can get on a cruise ship at the Port of Tampa and travel to Mexico and the Caribbean. And passengers recently named Tampa International Airport the best in the nation (and not for the first time). Travel is a high priority in Tampa Bay, both for people visiting and for residents ready to take a trip. Whether it’s by land or sea, Tampa offers a first-class experience.

These are some of the main reasons to love Tampa. It’s a growing area with new opportunities for work and play. Expect the reasons to love Tampa to grow right along with the city itself.

 

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Good Greek Moving & Storage Congratulates the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Super Bowl LV Victory https://greekmoving.com/congratulations-to-world-champion-tampa-bay-buccaneers/ https://greekmoving.com/congratulations-to-world-champion-tampa-bay-buccaneers/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:55:58 +0000 https://greekmoving.com/?p=24033 The Buccaneers, led by quarterback Tom Brady, won the second championship in franchise history and became the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium West Palm Beach (Feb 10, 2021) – Good Greek Moving & Storage, one of the country’s most referred and fastest-growing professional moving companies, is happy to congratulate …

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The Buccaneers, led by quarterback Tom Brady, won the second championship in franchise history and became the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium

West Palm Beach (Feb 10, 2021) – Good Greek Moving & Storage, one of the country’s most referred and fastest-growing professional moving companies, is happy to congratulate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on their victory in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Good Greek Moving & Storage became the Official Mover of the Buccaneers this season, signing a multi-year contract. The Florida-based moving company handles all the transportation needs for the Buccaneers, making sure everything the team needs arrives safely and on time.

“We were proud to have been chosen as the Official Mover of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And we are beyond excited that the Buccaneers won the Super Bowl in our first season with them!” said Spero Georgedakis, aka The Good Greek, founder and CEO of Good Greek Moving & Storage.

Georgedakis added, “In our first year together, we’ve enjoyed working with such a first-class, well-run organization. It’s a pleasure working with the Buccaneers. We’re so happy for all the coaches, players, and team personnel for this incredible victory.”

The Buccaneers beat the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in a dominating performance. The team not only won its second championship (the first came in the 2002-2003 season), but also set records with the oldest quarterback (Tom Brady, 43) and oldest head coach (Bruce Arians, 68) to ever win a Super Bowl. The Bucs also are the only team to ever play in a Super Bowl in their home stadium.

Headquartered in South Florida, Good Greek Moving & Storage recently expanded to Tampa, as well as Greenville, S.C. Good Greek Moving & Storage prides itself on providing a superb client experience and offering high-quality, professional moving services. These include free in-person estimates, guaranteed pricing, full packing services, and climate-controlled secure storage monitored 24/7 with CCTV. The company is licensed to handle local, state to state, and international moves.

In addition to the Buccaneers, Good Greek also operates as Official Mover for the Miami HEAT, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, Inter Miami CF, and Jacksonville Jaguars. At the collegiate level, Good Greek Moving & Storage is the Official Mover of the University of Florida Gators Football, University of Miami Hurricanes, Lynn University, and Florida International University Athletics.

Good Greek Moving & Storage also serves as Official Mover for StarCom Racing, a NASCAR Cup Series stock car racing team. Good Greek sponsors the No. 00 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE that StarCom Racing currently fields for NASCAR racer Quin Houff.

Press Contact
Stacey Elliott
Good Greek Moving & Storage
(561) 935-3330
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About Good Greek Moving & Storage

For over 24 years, the Good Greek, Spero Georgedakis, has provided moving services in South Florida. The Company has an approach to the moving business that places respect for the client and customer service foremost. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Good Greek Moving & Storage franchises are expanding across the country. Good Greek Moving & Storage’s business mission is straightforward: providing customers with their “Best Move Ever.”

About Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in their 45th year as members of the National Football League and compete in the National Football Conference’s South Division. They were purchased by the late Malcolm Glazer in 1995 and are currently owned by the Glazer Family. Established in 1976, the Buccaneers have totaled six division championships, two conference championships and two Super Bowl championships. The Buccaneers are also very active in the community, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation and the Glazer Family Foundation. For more information, visit www.buccaneers.com.

 

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