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In a perfect world, relocating your business should be cause to celebrate. Done well, large-scale transitions can benefit a company when it comes to space management and employee satisfaction. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Too often, organizing corporate relocations are major pain points for businesses large and small. The choice to move your business…

So, you’ve finally taken the plunge. Your car is packed, the kids are accounted for, and your pets will be safely cared for during the journey to your new home. You drive just around the corner from your old neighborhood before the dread sets in: you’ve forgotten something. We all know the feeling. The sinking…

Dorm living is an exciting aspect of being a college student. For incoming students, living away from home for the first time, dorm life is often an appealing part of the undergraduate experience. That said, there are times when students want an upgrade from the confines of dorm living into their own apartment. Though your…

Over half a million people have relocated to Oregon in the last decade, putting it in the top half of all states in terms of population and growth rate. While previously unknown cities like Portland have become popular places for millennials, coffee-enthusiasts, and brewery hoppers alike, the State of Oregon maintains an excellent reputation as…

Summer is the peak moving season in the Portland area. It’s also one of the best times of year to relocate, whether it’s across town or across the country. With great weather, long days, hot real estate opportunities, school out of session, and convenient moving dates available, it’s simple to see why so many people…

The logistics of moving can be daunting to say the least. Not only can employee relocation present challenges, so can the task of moving an entire business. A skilled moving company can significantly streamline this process in a cost-effective manner. Here are some tips from our Portland and Seattle moving teams to help you determine…

Did you know approximately 41 million Americans face hunger every day? In Oregon alone, approximately 550,000 people (over 190,000 of them children) don’t have access to a sufficient amount of both affordable nutritious food. All Service Moving has been honored to support Move for Hunger for many years. About Move for Hunger Move for Hunger…

Relocating your business is no small undertaking, and there are associated risks such as possible lost customers or even loyal employees who just can’t make the move. Money for the move may not have initially been in the fiscal year’s budget and dealing with logistics can feel daunting. Despite all this, it is often worth…

Once you have decided it is in your company’s best interest to move the next step should be determining when it should happen. These five tips can help you make your move at the right time. 1. Book ahead It’s all about timing. If at all possible, you’ll want to start planning for your office…

Achieving work-life balance is tough enough, but adding a move into the mix runs the risk of cutting into both productivity and leisure in ways that are detrimental to your job and your health. Follow these tips to help keep your sanity in the face of a residential move as well as maximize your time…