Ferguson’s VP attending National CAM conference.
November 6, 2009 by admin
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CAM’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE – BENCHMARKING 101: YOUR FIRST STEP TO PROFITABILITY
It’s not just numbers! Each of our six sessions will provide you with information on managing a moving business in today’s environment. Our annual conference offers you a unique opportunity to compare your operating and financial results with your peers in the industry.
- How does my business’s performance compare to a national sample of moving businesses, and what can I do to improve?
- Where are the Canadian and the world economies going?
- What are the latest trends in corporate relocation?
- How do you effectively communicate your marketing message over the internet?
- How do you plan for succession in your business?
- What are the future plans of the moving industry’s largest customer?
Each of our presenters will provide you with useful and useable information to help you manage your business and improve your bottom line.
Visit CAM’s website to register.
CAM AWARDS
Join members of CAM and the Canadian moving community at our 9th Awards Dinner on Monday, November 16, 2009. We’ll honour three deserving awardees for the examples they set, the companies they founded and the innovations they brought to the moving industry.
- Founders Award – the Armstrong Family
- Innovators Award – Chris Steer
- Distinguished Service Award – Lorne Stockley
Tickets are $125 plus GST or are included as part of conference registration. Details follow.
PROFESSIONAL MOVER – NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Over the past two years, CAM’s van-line members and many CAM members have participated in the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council initiative to produce an occupational standard for the professional mover/van foreman driver.
The results are National Occupational Standards for the Professional Mover/Van Foreman Driver Specialty. It includes a Chart of Competency and a Task Analysis. These have been posted to CAM’s website on the Industry News page (http://www.mover.net/movers/news/releases.htm) in the Industry Associations section. In them you will see definitions of the skills required for a professional mover and the tasks that they perform. From this information you can develop your program to recruit, develop and maintain a skilled workforce.
OBITUARIES
Gary Ralph Coates
Gary Ralph Coates passed away on Sunday, October 18th, 2009. Gary had a long and distinguished career in the Household Goods Moving Industry, first in various roles at Atlas Van Lines and later as General Manager at Taylor Moving and Storage. We extend our condolences to the entire Coates family, especially his beloved wife Janet.
Rodney “Rod” W. Evans
Rod Evans passed away at the Moncton Hospital on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the age of 72. He was employed for 27 years with Wallace Warehouse and Cartage and was the former owner of the AMJ Campbell Van Lines franchise in Moncton. He will be sadly missed by Evelyn, his wife of 50 years, his four children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren and his many friends and colleagues.
Canadian Association of Movers, 2200 Sherobee Road, Suite 404, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5A 3Y3
Tel: 905-848-6579 Toll-free: 866-860-0065 Fax: 905-848-8499 Email: admin@mover.net Web: www.mover.net
FrogBox Reusable Environmentally friendly alternative
November 6, 2009 by admin
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FROGBOX fills a need for a convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to using cardboard boxes for moving. FROGBOXES are reusable industrial strength plastic boxes for moving.
Tips for reducing stress in your move
November 2, 2009 by admin
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TIPS FOR REDUCING THE STRESS OF A MAJOR MOVE
By Lorne MacInnes, Ferguson Moving & Storage
Most of life’s simplest problems can end up being the biggest headache to solve. When it comes to moving, think simple. While professional movers such as Ferguson Moving and Storage offer direction on how to plan for a move, it is still best to also think things through yourself. Once everything is packed up and ready to load, make sure the things you will need least are loaded on to the truck first. Simple common sense is needed when loading the truck. Place the box containing things like your best dishes on top of the box of books and not vice versa.
Consider the things you’ll need the first night in your new home. Pack items that serve your basic needs in a separate bag and carry it with you. Think about eating. Will your appliances be hooked up right away? Will there be a place to store food when you get there? You may even want to prepare a simple meal that you can heat and serve on your first night.
Remember to set aside items for each night you are in transition like clothes, a towel, prescription drugs, a toothbrush, and other personal items. Pack these in your car or somewhere that you can access them easily. And don’t forget plastic utensils, paper plates, paper towels, plastic cups, toilet paper, toiletries, trash bags, hand tools, a flashlight, first aid kit including pain relievers, pencil and paper, snacks, beverages, and re-closeable plastic bags.
Keep the stress level down. Take thirty minutes in the beginning of your move and address the simple issues. Thinking the basics through can avoid all of the oops! moments that can occur.
Talk to any of our consultants for any specific issues you need help with.
We’re the Official Movers of Fred & Gerry Show
November 1, 2009 by admin
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Ferguson Moving & Storage became the official movers of the Fred & Gerry radio show.
Who are Fred and Gerry?
Fred and Gerry have appeared often on television, working on CTV providing home improvement tips on early morning shows and the evening newscasts. Some of their most memorable appearances have included Ontario Television, Chum Broadcasting, “Breakfast Television” in Toronto and they were allowed access, and participated in “Fresh Air” on CBC radio Toronto.
Fred, along with co-host Gerry, broadcast from the “workshop” Saturday morning from 8 till 9 on All Time Favourites AM650 a weekly open line home improvement show. Their stage presentations at Home Shows across the country have proved to be extremely successful – with a combined 70 years of expertise in the home improvement industry, flavored with humor, enthusiasm and excitement, makes for a truly professional presentation..
The good advice, humour, enthusiasm and excitement make for a truly professional show enjoyed by all.
Also supported by their web site “ the workshop.net” Fred and Gerry can be seen at Home Improvement and Woodworking Shows providing zany but yet factual presentations on home improvement, woodworking and renovation for your home.
