The New Online World

Rick Taylor February 25, 2011 Resources

It is really amazing to me how much things have changed as a result of technology, even in a mature industry like ours!

It was only 15 years ago that email became widespread and the internet age began. Since then it has been quite a ride.

For instance, in the past Yellow Pages made up 90% of a movers budget for marketting their services to local clients. Today that figure is closer to 30% and is dropping every year. The importance of a strong online presence is key. After all, if you are reading this blog post, you are doing so through our web site!

Our moving crews now use smart phones that allow us to communicate instantly through text, voice or two way radio. Coming soon, these phones will include GPS, automatic log book entries and fuel tax reporting.

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The Spring Market

Rick Taylor February 11, 2011 Press Release

Despite the calls for a major market correction, housing seems to be in a very stable situation, in balance between buyers and sellers.

It is our good fortune to have a number of real estate professionals in Burlington, Oakville, Dundas and Ancaster whom are real friends to our company. Each is saying similiar things, that while not red hot, the housing market is still strong.

So when is a good time to buy a house? Right now!

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