STORAGE SAGAS

Anyone wanting to make use of self-storage units should ask themselves a few questions beforehand (see “Critical questions” below). As much as we try to educate our clients, many people don’t understand the pitfalls associated with storage rental. We witnessed a...

How far can we go in ‘doing more’?

Customer service levels in South Africa aren’t what they used to be, or so we’ve heard. We have a choice, to grow and become wealthy, dispensing with the customer support that makes us who we are; or continuing to operate at the same size so that we can so enjoy our...

The right vehicle for your move…

We get unusual requests from our clients, sometimes for vehicle rentals that just aren’t suitable for home furniture moves. We are aware that some competitors (if we can call them that) rent out open vehicles with an owner-driver, at a cheaper price. The pitfalls are...

Finding a home mover to suit your needs

We have no illusions in terms of where we are placed in the market. We are definitely local specialists when it comes to home and office moves, although we do long distance moves for clients who insist on using us. There are movers who specialize in packing and moving...

How to save costs on your move

Doing it yourself This may appear to be the cheapest way to go for many, but this is misleading. We often get calls from clients who just “can’t any more” on the day, only to find that no-one is available to jump in and assist, because they’re fully booked in advance....

FALSE PERCEPTIONS – SIZE MATTERS:

Size matters plenty, but bigger isn’t always better… FALSE PERCEPTION # 1: Have truck, can move, right? Spatial orientation is a rare, rare skill, it’s the difference between one and two or more trips, or a half-full and unbalanced load (damage-alert). It can save you...