When you hear of moving
business, obviously we think of vehicles and everything regarding them. Moving
business actually is a service rendered to help people move their items from
one place to another simply because of the professionalism. You may want to ask
yourself that can`t I move anything from
one place to another without consulting the professionals; yes you can. Merely,
it is very certain that there would be damage of items and properties during
the process. These items may be so expensive that you would have considered
getting professionals in the first situation. You can be a professional if you pay attention to details.
Everybody at a point in
time would want to change location, go for long visits, and set up an office.
There are cheap items and expensive items that can be moved. In this job, you
need to pay attention to details. It is a business you can start if you have
what it takes. The business is lucrative. Nigeria is having more businesses
than ever before. Urban-rural migration is still on the rise.This attracts people renting a new
apartment, and also changing office.This
is a development you can tap into.You can start small or big depending on
your capital. It is an opportunity for you to earn an income to take care of
your family and other necessary priorities. Find below areas where the moving
business service is needed:
1. Factories: there are lots of
factories and company warehouses in Nigeria.These companies have many
customers, and who they supply goods to. Most customers don`t have trucks or
pickup van to take their goods out of the
company warehouse to respective locations. So also, some companies don’t have
many or available trucks to cater for every customer delivery needs. Sometimes
if they do, it would be expensive for the customer to pay for it. Many
companies encourage small and big truck owners to register with them.
2. Apartment/
House relocation: people move out from their residential areas principally due
to change of jobs and preference for a particular area. There is a need here.
Furniture, air conditioners, televisions and other items need to be moved.The
best way to get information about people that need to move their items is to be
in partnership with an apartment to let
business owners. They will quickly inform their client about your service.
3. Marketplace: there are big wholesale markets in
Lagos and other places in Nigeria. Commercial and consumables business men and
women move in and out of these markets. Retailers and consumers are your
targets. Most of them don’t come with vehicles to carry their items. In the
marketplace, there a lot of people at the same point in time that needs to take
their items to their location.This is a chance for you. This business is
competitive. To stay ahead of the competition, you should consider these
factors:
4. Cleanliness: it is advisable to
wash your vehicle every day or after
carrying rough and dirty items. Customers are attracted to neat and clean
people.
5. The skill of arrangement: this is a very
important factor in the business. You should be able to master the skill of
arranging of items according to their size, money worth, and fragility. You wouldn’t want to damage a customer's
property.
6. Vehicle
Maintenance: it is recommended for your vehicle to be serviced at the
right time. Your vehicle is the heart and the most important tool of your
business. If your vehicle has a mechanical failure, it clearly means you are
out of business. Time is a factor when making money. If preventive measures are
taken on your vehicle at the right time, you will always smile to the bank. We
all have our starting point in business. The capital available to start is a
determining factor. There are various types of vehicles that can be utilized
with respect to their purpose, and most importantly your business budget:
7. Open back truck: this type of truck
can be used in the moving service to pick items from factories, apartment relocation, and any marketplace. If you can't afford a new one, you can purchase a good
second-hand truck.They are various sizes. Your budget would determine what type
of truck to buy.
8. Big covered truck: this is applicable
for large and plenty loads. If you can afford it, factories and property
movement would be great places to concentrate on.
9. Van: this can be used to move small, and market goods from place to place.
Whichever
is your type in all these, there would be customers to have.
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