Some companies are advertising themselves as owner-operated. And if you are reading this you probably don’t know how they are different from regular companies.
In owner-operated companies, the owner is involved in day-to-day operations. In moving business this usually means that the owner will be present on most of the jobs to do their share of the work. This contrasts with regular companies where the owner runs the operations but is not involved in delivering services.
Knowing that here are 7 advantages of hiring an owner-operator moving company.
- The owner is there for you. The first and most important advantage is that the owner will be present during most of the moving jobs. And you as a customer can address your preferences and concerns to the person who runs the company. This results in better management, faster service, and as a result, lower moving quotes.
- Customer service & attitude. Have you ever used a business to find that employees don’t care enough about the service delivered? This is rarely a problem with owner-operated companies. Their survival depends on reputation and you will always receive the best possible customer service.
- A company with a human face. Owner-operated companies have better business practices. You will not find extra charges or ridiculous terms in small print. Business is usually done simply and fairly to benefit both parties.
- They don’t go for the cheapest option. Yes, cutting costs is as essential for owner-operated companies as it is for any other company. But company owners are there ripping the benefits of the tools they use and the people they hire. For that same reason, owner-operated companies don’t hire inexperienced movers.
- Lower final bill. With better business practices, you will see your final bill to be lower. This may surprise you because owner-operated companies are not the cheapest option on the market. But with better-trained movers and better equipment, it takes less time to complete a job. And it will cost you less.
- They go the extra mile. Have a company ever told you that they can’t do something because of the way they do business? This will not be the case with an owner-operated company. The business owner will be there for you to meet all your relevant requests. This may be making extra stops, working non-standard hours, disposing of garbage after moving etc.
- Support local. In difficult times like these local businesses depend on your support. And by supporting owner-operated companies your money will go back to the local economy in the form of taxes and jobs.
With this information, you should be able to make a more informed decision when choosing a moving company.
And if you are choosing a moving company now, please consider Simply the Best Movers. We are an owner-operated company in Calgary serving our clients since 2013. We have excellent reviews from our past clients, which you can read on Google Reviews. And you can read the story of our company on our About page.