We all can admit office moves are tough.There is a comprehensive thought-process involved with office relocations. From determining task lists to compiling office essentials and estimating the timeframe, you’ll need to get everything ready beforehand, to minimize your downtime.At Two Small Men with Big Hearts, we offer a fast, safe and reliable office moving service, which ensures that your business experiences minimum disruption, no matter the scale of your move. Here’s how our office movers have been helping our clients with their dependable and sincere services:Office Moving Pros to Manage you Moves We know office moving is entirely different from residential moves. We have an incredible crew of movers Canada-wide, who are willing to make things come together in your new office. Not only this, our professional movers make every effort to understand your unique priorities assisting stakeholders in planning and move management. We have a staff who is well trained and specialized in:• Protection of all office equipment and electronics • Security and organization of all client information• Completing large scale moves in minimum time Find a Complete Estimate As you call us, our moving specialist takes the details of the move. You can ask for a free estimate and get an idea for the cost involved. However, as office moves take place on a more massive scale, we recommend a walk-through of the office building from our estimator. As the estimator reaches your place to catch all the details of the building, you can have an elaborate discussion and plan a move, understanding what all is involved. When calculating costs, there are the following considerations:• What exactly do you plan to bring to your new location?• Are there any items that would not go in the truck?• Will you need a subcontractor service?• Do you require complete packaging and storage services?Professional Help from Project Manager A professional project manager can help you from the outset of your move. In general, the project manager will oversee the entire project and prepare a thorough assessment of every facet. Project management for office moves include professional guidance to the employees before and during the move. Also, the project manager can help you prepare schedules, arrange for packing and recruit third-party services to ensure all the equipment are correctly placed. There might be items that need to be decommissioned (goods that will be donated, thrown, sold, left behind for new owners, transported yourself). The project manager can help you decommission items to the local non-profit organizations. Box Coding for Organized Moves Your moving services must stay organized for office moves. We make sure that everything is moved from the old office to your new one and also, ends up in the right place. It is critical for us to ensure security of all valuable and confidential client information. We have a box coding system in place for better organization. Our movers take time to code every box and piece of equipment appropriately before loading to the truck. Box coding helps our office movers to remain extra sure and know exactly where each box is located. Also, it helps us place the goods where they need to be in the new office. Specialized Moving Office equipment can be fragile, complicated and very expensive! Our team ensures that when everything arrives at a new place, it is undamaged and in the same working order as before. We can handle everything from furniture to files. From the laboratory, hospital to school, library, warehouse or any internal/external business, our trained supervisors can provide you with highly-specialized office moving services.Did we miss anything that you need to know?Contact Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving Co. Read More
Known for its association with oil sands industry, Fort McMurray (popularly called “Fort Mac”) is nestled in the boreal forest at the confluence of the Athabasca River and the Clearwater River. The 130 km of trails in the city are simply amazing, and when you look up in the sky after lights out, you’ll be hooked to one of the best views of northern lights. Read More
When you’re conducting an office move, besides the logistics of actually getting it done on the day, you are disrupting normal operations. That can mean frustrated staff unable to do their jobs or find what they’re looking for — especially when the office moving process takes place over a long time period.A smooth office move that minimizes impact on your staff is within your grasp! Check out these tips to get them onboard.Promote the Benefits of the New OfficeIn many cases, the new office will be an easy sell. But there’s always potential for resistance. Perhaps someone’s worried that they’ll have a smaller office, or that it’s less convenient to commute to, or that it’s going to break up teams.Do what you can to alleviate these concerns if you can. And look for and promote the benefits of the new space. Will things actually be easier in the new space? Will it allow you to solve problems that the staff have long suffered with? Think about anything from the air conditioning to a having better location for the printers.Find Out What’s Most Essential Before the Office MoveDon’t just make decisions about what’s going to be packed and when for your office move without engaging your staff. You might be surprised to find out what they consider essential and what they’re willing to live without for a while.Generally, people will be happier to give up small things if they feel involved in the decision. And they’ll be better able to keep doing what they do best with minimal disruption.Be Flexible During the Office MoveAs things start getting packed away and it gets harder and harder to actually work in the office (and while the new office isn’t quite set up yet), be as flexible as you can. Offer the option of your staff working from home, if it’s practical to do so, or set up a temporary workspace somewhere.Many offices can get a lot of work done just on laptops and can handle a couple of remote days without significant impact. It beats just having to close down entirely!Work with Office Move ProfessionalsWork with people who really know what they’re doing. A good office mover will have a process you can follow that you can trust gets the results you’re looking for: a hassle-free, minimally disruptive office move.Everything is covered from making sure everything gets to exactly where it needs to go with box-coding, to having a project manager, to being certain sensitive equipment is handled by people who know what they’re doing.Looking for that office moving partner? Reach out to us at Two Small Men! We’ve got more information right here. Read More
Planning on moving to Regina? This Saskatchewan city is home to almost 200,000 people who appreciate the parks, rec centres, museums, and opportunity to grow their careers and raise their families in a welcoming, affordable environment.If you’re moving to Regina yourself, here’s four things you should know in advance.Do You Like the Roughriders? Because You’re Going ToNow, if you’re heading to Regina from another Saskatchewan location like Saskatoon or Moose Jaw, then you’re already probably part of the Rider Nation.If not? You may be in for a surprise when it comes to football culture. Regina hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and this team is supported by some of the most enthusiastic CFL fans in Canada. Find out for yourself just how far it goes by picking up tickets to a game and seeing it all in action at the newly finished Mosaic Stadium.You Can Get Anywhere in 20 MinutesRegina’s a large enough urban centre to provide you with high quality, diverse amenities — but not so large that getting around is difficult. If you’re coming from a metropolis like Toronto, get ready to enjoy the luxury of getting where you want to be without sitting in traffic for an hour.That’s one thing when you’re just saving time getting to a restaurant. It’s a whole other thing when you’re shaving 30 minutes or more off your average commute — each way. That’s whole extra hour to do more fun stuff every day!Explore Saskatchewan!Need a quick getaway? Last Mountain Lake is southern Saskatchewan’s largest (naturally occurring) lake and has plenty of beaches and places to stay. And you can visit Canada’s first federally recognized bird sanctuary: home to several of Canada’s endangered and threatened species.Or just get away within the city itself. Wascana Lake is packed with parks and recreational activities to keep you busy no matter your interests.Moving’s Easier with a Partner!Wherever you’re moving from, you’ll find the process a whole lot easier with a moving service lending you a hand. Get help with moving supplies, transportation, and of course, experts to do the heavy lifting and the kind of packing you need to get safely from one place or another.Unlike doing it yourself, when you use a moving company, not only are you cutting down on your stress and energy, you’re also able to benefit from insurance. Even if something does go wrong on the long road to Regina, you’re covered.Want to give it a try? Two Small Men is a moving company able to help you get your valued possessions from one place to another no matter whether you’re moving to Regina from Moose Jaw or Montreal.Get yourself a quote here and find out how much better a move can be for yourself. Read More
Got a corporate relocation in your future? When you’re moving offices, it’s a great opportunity for a fresh start. You’ll be able to set up your new place according to today’s processes and needs rather than those of whenever your current location was put together. Your staff are probably itching to get over and get started!But minimizing downtime is a big concern in successful corporate relocations. Obviously, your staff can’t be running at normal efficiency during the move itself, and every moment the new location isn’t ready to allow them to do that is productivity and profit lost. Let’s talk about how you can reduce the impact to your business.The Simple Option for Smaller Office MovesThe obvious option when your office is still on the smaller side is to just move on the weekend. If your staff are only in the office 9-5, Monday to Friday, then getting the move done over the weekend will have minimal impact. They leave at 5, Friday, and by the time they’re in at 9 on Monday, everything’s set up and ready to go.It’s great if you can do that. But when you’ve simply got more stuff or have a good amount of de-assembling and reassembling to do, or have complicated equipment that requires reconfiguration, a weekend may not be enough.What to Do with Your Employees During a Corporate RelocationOne of the main sources of lost productivity during an office move is what your staff are up to. As you prepare, ask yourself if there are alternate arrangements that you could make to lessen that impact.Can Your Staff Work from Home?Easier said than done for some companies. If employees need specialized equipment to do their jobs, there may be no substitute for your actual workplace. However, if your staff work off of laptops and complete their tasks digitally, simply have them work from home for the transition period. You’ll often find you’re able to do so over short periods with no significant impact on productivity.Can You Move in Phases?Do you have a lot of stuff to move and set up? You may be able to do it piece by piece. Move one department over all at once, get them up and running, then do the next. Your early movers will be able to settle in and get to work while they wait for the rest to make it over. While inter-departmental work might see a little disruption, the work within the departments can remain on-track.Take A Proper Inventory and Do Box CodingMore logistically speaking, a big key in reducing your downtime is to know what you’re moving and where it all is. Nothing will throw a wrench in your operations like knowing there’s a crucial tool somewhere but not being able to find it — or worse, opening up that last box and realizing it got completely lost.You can head off these issues by taking an inventory of everything you’re moving and packing your office equipment and supplies with a robust box coding system. When you know what you’ve got and where it needs to go, you reduce the chance that something simply gets forgotten or misplaced. Everything is accounted for. And when you’re getting going in your new space, you know right where to find it.Working with a Commercial Moving Partner?Corporate relocations of all sizes run a whole lot smoother when a commercial moving partner is involved. For many businesses, it’s going to be practically impossible without the help.Need a hand getting moved? Reach out to Two Small Men. We’ve got the trucks, we’ve got the expertise, and we’ve got the experience. Start by sending us a little information here, and we’ll figure out how to get you the most affordable, reliable move in no time. Read More
You’ve picked a great place if you're moving to Hamilton, Ontario! The City of Waterfalls is in close proximity with incredible places such as Niagara Falls and the wine country. And of course, it’s a relatively short drive to Toronto and many other Ontario communities. Besides being a pretty interesting place itself! But have you thought about how you'll get there?Hamilton’s Growing a Pretty Nifty Art SceneYou might not guess it from its industrial roots, but the arts are thriving in Hamilton. Specifically on James Street North, you’ll enjoy monthly art walks alongside the main artery’s collection of off-beat local retail and cafes with just the right amount of scruff.Things Are Changing Fast in HamiltonHamilton isn’t Toronto (though like we said, it’s really not far away), but as low rents and good jobs attract a young, creative professional crowd to the city, things only get better. Restaurants are booming, the nightlife’s diversifying, and there are more and more interesting businesses every year.Working in Hamilton Has Something for EveryoneHistorically, Hamilton was a Canadian industrial hub. There’s still a good deal of manufacturing work going on after a decline in the 90’s, but those changing demographics are growing various other private sectors. And the accompanying growth in the service industry could get you a gig anywhere from a fancy themed bar to an artisanal food truck.Getting Into the OutdoorsDo you like waterfalls? Because Hamilton has waterfalls. There’s Princess Falls, Cliffview Falls, Buttermilk Falls, Hermitage Falls and... it keeps going. Basically, Hamilton is a waterfall-lover’s dream! It’s also on Lake Ontario, so you’ve got many options to enjoy one of Canada’s Great Lakes at the same time.It’s So Easy to Get AroundDon’t want to drive everywhere? You’ll love that Hamilton has a robust public transit system that connects you to anywhere you want to go — whether it’s work, downtown attractions, the beachfront, a park, or just a unique store. And if that’s not enough, it’s also got a great bike lane system.How Are You Moving to Hamilton?Considered how you’re getting there? Whether you’ve moving from Toronto or Vancouver, a moving company can help you out. Heavy furniture? Delicate antiques? Just a whole lot of stuff? A moving company knows how to make your move a breeze. They’ll provide the truck, load it all up securely, and get your valuable possessions from one place to another before you know it.You’ll especially want a mover if you’re making a long distance move — the insurance alone will give you assurance that even if something does go wrong, you’re covered.At Two Small Men, we’re no strangers to getting people set up in Hamilton, Ontario! If you’ve got a move coming up, give us a shout and we’ll help you get there with everything intact and ready to go!Contact us here for a quote today! Read More
Time to move your office? Whether you’re moving to a building a few blocks away, the other side of the city — or even totally relocating to another city — you’re probably looking into commercial movers. Of course you are. There’s nothing that promises a fast office move more than having the professionals come in.Nothing Gets Missed with Commercial MoversWhen you’re moving offices with commercial movers, you can be confident everything will arrive at the end destination as expected. Everything from large pieces of furniture like desks to crucial electronics, to stationery and other supplies, to employee’s personal items.You’ll get the supplies you need to pack effectively, the advice on how to make the move work as logistically efficiently as possible, and don’t have to worry that something accidentally gets left behind due to your commercial mover’s tried and true processes. And with a Professional Office Move Project Manager personally overseeing your move, you know you’re getting the attention you need.Commercial Movers Know How to Handle Sensitive and Fragile EquipmentWhether you’re worried about desktop computers, a server room, or just exceptionally fragile objects, commercial movers are familiar with a huge range of items that require an extra amount of care to move.Commercial movers come equipped with moving and packing supplies that can help protect all of your sensitive office items. And your movers are skilled at getting even the most cumbersome of office furniture down stairwells, around corners, and into and out of elevators.Once it’s out of the building, they’re also ready to put their proven loading knowledge to work to ensure that nothing they put in the moving truck will shift and cause damage during transit.Commercial Movers are the Fastest Way to Accomplish an Office MoveA move is more than just the journey from one place to another itself. When you’re on the other end, you need to get unpacked and set up again right away — especially when you’re a business.What commercial movers can do is use box coding to confirm that every box and every piece of furniture makes it to the correct room — so that when you’re unpacking, you’re not wasting time trying to track things down. It’s all just right there, exactly where you need it.Easy Disposal of Unwanted ItemsUsing the move as an opportunity to get rid of some old stuff in favour of fancy new desks and other equipment? A commercial mover can also lend you a hand getting rid of the old stuff — taking the hassle out of your hands (and in some instances, helping charities with donations!).Here’s Where Two Small Men Comes InWe’re a commercial moving company with deep experience with office moves. We’ve helped businesses just like yours settle into their new homes and get started up again as soon as possible.If you’d like a move from a mover that cares about treating your business’s move just like it were its very own, reach out to us and let’s get started. Read More
Looking to move to Moncton? If you want to call this New Brunswick city home, you’ll have 85,000 neighbours who agree it’s a great place to live. Its unbeatable combination of a very high quality of life, remarkable natural beauty, and a convenient city lifestyle make it a fantastic place to live. Why Move to Moncton?Want an interesting career? Moncton’s key industries include financial services, IT, insurance, and retail — not to mention its capacity as a transportation hub.But a new hometown is more than a job. Located right in the middle of the Maritimes, Moncton is a gateway to so many places from Prince Edward Island, to Nova Scotia, to the East Coast of the United States.The pleasant climate — and famously pleasant people — make the city itself incredibly attractive to anyone looking for a casual yet rewarding lifestyle. And with an exceedingly high ratio of English and French speakers, it’s a boon to those looking for a day-to-day bilingual experience.What’s There to Do in and Around Moncton?Want to see something cool? Moncton’s tidal bore forms twice per day with the tides from the Bay of Fundy. This phenomenon sees one lengthy wave climb upstream the river — and you can even surf it! There are only 60 or so known places worldwide where this happens, and Moncton’s is especially impressive.That’s not the only weird thing in Moncton. We can’t not mention Magnetic Hill, a famous location where due to an optical illusion, things seem to roll uphill. Including cars in neutral.But beyond the quirky, there’s considerable natural beauty to admire. The Fundy National Park is full of exciting trails to explore — to say nothing of the stunning beaches. Or, closer to your new home, there’s the Irishtown Nature Park: a massive urban park home to a huge variety of birds and full of trails and kayaking opportunities.How to Move to Moncton?The best way to move to Moncton is with a moving company. No matter whether you’re coming from Halifax or Edmonton, it’s the trusted way to ensure that all your belongings make it to Moncton intact, unbroken, safe, and accounted for.A lot can go wrong in a long-distance move. Your possessions will be loaded up in a truck for hours and hours of driving, feeling every bump in the road. When you don’t pack heavy furniture and fragile boxes day-in, day-out, the chances of something shifting during transit and wreaking havoc among your treasured irreplaceables is too high to risk.But professional movers who know how to load up trucks securely have seen every combination of couch, bed, dresser, and antique glassware there is. They know how to get there without disaster because they’ve done it before.Want to know how easy it can be to move to Moncton with Two Small Men? We’ve got a page for that right here. Check it out and reach out for a quote today. Read More
Two Small Men with Big Hearts is excited to share a story from the CNIB Foundation of an internship that lead to a full-time position in the company.Pictured from left: Jason Crawford, Addison Parfeniuk (Co-Owner), Warren Angus (Calgary Dispatch)Jason Crawford’s progressive hereditary eye condition, retinitis pigmentosa, forced him out of his job as a youth development worker and onto long-term disability insurance in 2016.Near the end of his insurance, in August of 2018, Crawford reached out to Ted Bonar, Program Lead for Career Support and Employment at the CNIB Foundation. Crawford landed an interview at Two Small Men with the help of CNIB, and after only three months – half the internship term – he was offered a full-time position with the company.Two Small Men co-owner Addison Parfeniuk heads the sales team and has worked closely with Jason at the company’s Calgary location since his first day. “Jay’s personality fits so well with our company’s culture. He’s funny and empathetic, and he has this amazing ability to genuinely connect with customers. Moving is generally a stressful experience for even the most organized person, and Jay cares deeply about making sure every move is as stress-free as possible. After seeing how quickly he took to the role, bringing him on full-time was a no-brainer,” said Parfeniuk of the decision to hire Jay.“Since he started with us, Jay has raised the bar for the quality of our service. I love talking to him, and he provides great insight for the sales team at every weekly meeting. I know my customers are in good hands with Jay.”Click here to read Jason’s full story. TWO SMALL MEN WITH BIG HEARTS - with over 100 trucks and 250 talented team members, is Canada’s best-known moving company. Their commitment to their core values of hard work, communication, care, and accountability has been key to their success since 1982. The company’s slogan, “Our Hearts in Every Move”, describes their passion to help communities one move at a time. This year the group has pledged a quarter of a million dollars in donated services to local initiatives to a variety of families and local organizations. For more information or for a free estimate, visit https://twosmallmen.com/. CNIB - Celebrating 100 years in 2018, the CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization driven to change what it is to be blind today. We deliver innovative programs and powerful advocacy that empower people impacted by blindness to live their dreams and tear down barriers to inclusion. Our work as a blind foundation is powered by a network of volunteers, donors and partners from coast to coast to coast. The CNIB Foundation, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada and CNIB Deafblind Community Services make up the CNIB Group. Read More
Got a large moving inventory? The business directly depends on your workers knowing where things are at a moment’s notice? Then every moving mistake you make costs money you can’t afford to lose.Well, the good news is at least you have an inventory. Simply not taking a moving inventory is one of the most common errors in office moves. If you haven’t actually done this — do it now.Why? Relocation often becomes a necessity for businesses as they grow or change, and while you know the business move is the right decision, the process of getting it all done can be chaotic, to say the least.
Multiple departments may be packing inconsistently
A looming deadline puts pressure on many employees
The business moving process distracts from the company’s ordinary operations
Significant downtime looks more and more likely
When you’ve taken a reliable moving inventory, you’ll be much better prepared to confirm your move a success on the other end and get people back to work as soon as possible. But that's still only half the story.A Smoother Business Move with Professional MoversMake your life easier by working with professional movers. You’ll be able to outsource a lot of the moving work to people who already know what they’re doing rather than trying to figure it out for yourself.They’ll help you take stock of what you have and what needs to move. They’ll even be able to weigh in on what to do with the things you don’t want to take with you.With a well-produced inventory with a box labelling procedure, they’ll be able to place the items exactly where they need to be in the new location. That means that when your employees come in on the first day, they’ll have everything where they need it to be — rather than having to dig through boxes that may have ended up on the other side of the building.Or worse: lost in transit.Two Small Men for Your Office MoveThe less efficiency a business operates with, the less profitable it is. And the whole point of the move is to operate more efficiently and effectively.We’re really good at office moves. Don’t get us wrong, we’re good at all moves — but we understand the stresses of a business having to set itself up in a new location with minimum downtime.Interested? We’ve got everything you need to get started right here. Learn how we help business moves succeed and book your own move today. Read More
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