{"id":6597,"date":"2024-08-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/?p=6597"},"modified":"2024-08-16T09:56:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T09:56:57","slug":"how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice on How to Start a Furniture Removal Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/How-to-start-a-removal-company.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26805 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/How-to-start-a-removal-company.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/How-to-start-a-removal-company-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-556ecebe-22f6-4877-86bc-fb2facc4d664\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company\/#0-who-is-going-to-hire-you\" style=\"\">Who is Going to Hire You?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company\/#1-why-would-somebody-choose-to-hire-your-company\" style=\"\">Why Would Somebody Choose to Hire Your Company?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company\/#2-what-equipment-do-you-need-to-start-a-removal-company\" style=\"\">What Equipment Do You Need to Start a Removal Company?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company\/#3-training-certification-amp-membership\" style=\"\">Training, Certification &amp; Membership<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company\/#4-managing-your-online-reputation\" style=\"\">Managing Your Online Reputation<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company\/#5-growing-your-business-by-getting-leads\" style=\"\">Growing Your Business By Getting Leads<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/how-to-start-a-furniture-removal-company\/#6-bonus-information-how-to-sell-leads\" style=\"\">Bonus Information: How to Sell Leads<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Owning your own removal company and working for yourself sounds good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what are the realities of doing so, and how do you even begin to get your venture off the ground?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a furniture removal company is fairly inexpensive and requires no stock or product to purchase, so if your dream is to start a removal firm, it is a realistic dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About a third of the population move home every year, the majority of whom hired the services of a Removal Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People will always move home for one reason or another and are willing to pay someone else to do the hard work for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you start up a furniture removal company, and more importantly, a successful and profitable removal company?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have what it takes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, you will need to be physically fit, after all, people are going to be paying you to do the physical work for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst people skills will be vitally important, you will be in the company of stressed people in stressful situations day in, and day out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will your home life allow you to be flexible in your working hours or days? If you intend to do UK-wide home moves it may involve overnight stays and long working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have the correct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/driving-a-van\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">driving licence<\/a> to allow you to drive a large van?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-who-is-going-to-hire-you\">Who is Going to Hire You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/why-would-somebody-choose-your-company.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26806 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/why-would-somebody-choose-your-company.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/why-would-somebody-choose-your-company-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sit down and work out who your customers are likely to be in terms of demographics or services they will be seeking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in a university town could you specialize in moving students, or is there an elderly demographic who are usually looking to downsize?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the time to look at your competitors&#8217; websites and see the services they offer, is there a gap in the market you could fill?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read all the reviews you can about other removal firms in your area. See what people like and dislike about the services they are receiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will you offer local moves or nationwide moves? Labour only services? Packing and Labour? Storage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be clear about who your business will target, start small, and think about specialising in certain types of moves, or moving specific items such as antiques or pianos if there is a market for such a service in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may find these reports released by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/statistical-data-sets\/new-households-and-recent-movers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.gov.uk<\/a> useful. They break down all the statistics of people who have moved home in the last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-grow-a-removal-company\/\">How to Grow a Removal Company<\/a>. In this guide, we explain ways in which you gain more customers and help your business grow faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-why-would-somebody-choose-to-hire-your-company\">Why Would Somebody Choose to Hire Your Company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/Starting-a-removal-company.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26807 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/Starting-a-removal-company.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/Starting-a-removal-company-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of removal firms out there, why should yours succeed where others have failed? What is going to make you stand out from the crowd?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a niche market or offering a service that nobody else does may be the edge you need to attract customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These days more and more people rate outstanding Customer Service as the number one consideration when purchasing or hiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How will you differ from every other removal company out there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t think that low prices will be the be-all and end-all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the price is a consideration for most people, but you will be handling every possession they own in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They want to know you have the skills to complete the job safely with no damage to their goods (more about this later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have multiple lines of communication such as email, mobile, and landline. This shows you are accessible and gives the customer a sense of confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The removal industry is steeped in tradition and not all companies are that quick to keep up with the latest technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you can have an edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An online presence is essential, so you must have a smart website and be on social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify your customers and see what medium they use to communicate, then tailor your online campaign to meet those customers\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-what-equipment-do-you-need-to-start-a-removal-company\">What Equipment Do You Need to Start a Removal Company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/What-equipemt-do-you-need-to-start-a-removal-business.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26808 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/What-equipemt-do-you-need-to-start-a-removal-business.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/What-equipemt-do-you-need-to-start-a-removal-business-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That depends on the services you intend to offer, but the initial outlay is not big and you can always easily rent the moving equipment from hire stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A labour-only service means you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Protective workwear such as gloves and steel toe-capped footwear<\/li><li>A furniture dolly, sack truck, or lifting straps for moving heavy furniture<\/li><li>Furniture blankets<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you offer a packing service you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An assortment of quality moving boxes<\/li><li>Packing tape<\/li><li>Packing tape dispenser gun<\/li><li>Packing paper<\/li><li>Bubble wrap<\/li><li>Marker pens<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Offer a full removal service and you will need a van, which will be your biggest outlay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to get the right van though. Ideally, it will need to be 3.5t or above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It must be reliable and presentable after all this will be a form of advertising for you, which brings us to the point of logo and name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your van prominently displays your logo and contact details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep it smart and easily readable, there is no point in having reams of information on the side of your van, but you want enough to entice any potential customers to your website or to call you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth mentioning that you should also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/limited-company-formation\/register-your-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">register your business<\/a>&nbsp;legally and ensure you have all the relevant insurances in place, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiscox.co.uk\/business-blog\/what-is-public-liability-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public liability insurance.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another piece of vital equipment will be a good quality, van-specific Sat Nav. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A car GPS will not warn you of low bridges or narrow lanes for example, whereas a lorry-specific Sat Nav will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-training-certification-amp-membership\">Training, Certification &amp; Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/certification-and-training.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26810 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/certification-and-training.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/certification-and-training-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, your customers will want to be confident you can handle their possessions safely, and that you are a professional removal company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider attending a formal training course specifically for the removal industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often courses will cover every aspect of home moves including manual handling, packing skills, piano moving, and vehicle loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will impress and reassure your customers when you present your training certificates when you are quoting for your jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous companies provide training such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bar.co.uk\/bar-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Association of Removers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.andrewpearsontraining.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew Pearson Training Services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticacademy.com\/removals-and-packing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fantastic Academy<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have limited opportunity to convince your customers that you are the right people to hire for their home move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belonging to a removal industry association will reinforce to your customers your professionalism and ability to provide a quality home move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main removal industry associations in the UK, the British Association of Removers (BAR) and the National Guild of Removers and Storers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trustedtraders.which.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Which? Trusted Trader Scheme<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trading Standards Buy With Confidence<\/a> are also worth joining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/removal-industry-associations\/\">Removal Industry Trade Associations<\/a>. In this guide, we explain all the different trade associations that removal companies can belong to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-managing-your-online-reputation\">Managing Your Online Reputation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/managing-online-reviews.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26811 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/managing-online-reviews.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/managing-online-reviews-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, outstanding customer service is essential. And a key element of your customer service should be to manage your online reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of people use reviews to help them when deciding what to purchase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reviews of your services will sway the decision of most people looking to move home so they must be managed well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will not get every move perfect, that is a fact of life, and no matter what you do you cannot please everyone all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it is crucial that you not only direct your customers to leave you reviews, preferably on a reputable removal review website, but that you respond to each and every review that is left for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This demonstrates to customers that you value their custom, learn from their feedback, and are willing to correct any mistakes you may have made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crucially, it also gives you the ability to defend yourself from unfair reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just always be polite and factual in your responses, ensuring you personalise each response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To register your business on a reputable removal review website for free just <a href=\"\/biz\/login\">click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should pay particular attention to your logo and company name when starting a new business, ensuring that you do not infringe anybody else\u2019s copyright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take into consideration how people will search for your removal company online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a company name that is not only recognisable but is associated easily with being in the home removal industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should also take into consideration how easily people will find you when they do an online search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People will search for antique removal specialists or professional home packing services in Slough, for example, so your company name should reflect exactly what you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, ensure you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">register with Google<\/a> so that you come up on local business searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-improve-your-online-reputation\/\">Removal Company Owners. How to Improve Your Online Reputation. <\/a>In this guide, we explain how to effectively manage your online reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-growing-your-business-by-getting-leads\">Growing Your Business By Getting Leads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/how-to-kickstart-a-removal-company.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/how-to-kickstart-a-removal-company.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/how-to-kickstart-a-removal-company-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So you are now a legitimate business, with a shiny van sat outside with your company logo emblazoned upon it, your website is up and running and you are ready to get to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take time to build a good reputation and for people to start contacting you directly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you get off to a flying start?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying qualified leads from a reputable lead provider is an easy way to get the work rolling in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should select a lead provider who is well-established and with a proven history of providing quality leads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And being able to control the number of leads you buy that fit your business model is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/biz\/contact-sales\">Visit this website<\/a> to see such an example of a quality lead provider and how easy it can be to start getting leads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And having successfully helped those customers move home, be sure to provide them with the link to your review profile so that they can leave you a great review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-bonus-information-how-to-sell-leads\">Bonus Information: How to Sell Leads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have little or no sales experience the tips here will be invaluable to you and will help you sell your services from the quotes you give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-1-contact-that-customer-now\">#1 Contact that customer NOW!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We send the leads to you in real time, which means the customer is next to the phone or keyboard. The quicker you\u00a0contact the customer, the more likely they will\u00a0be to hire your services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Usually, a customer will book the 1st company to call them, make sure that is you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-2-get-the-lead%C2%A0via%C2%A0your-mobile-\">#2 Get the lead\u00a0via\u00a0your mobile<strong><br><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9-\">Not always in your office? Have the leads sent to your email address so that you can access them on your smartphone instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-3-text-that-customer\">#3 Text that customer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not use texts to get the quote or make first contact\u00a0with the customer as well? The conversation is instant and is often more convenient for people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-3-nobody-works-weekends%C2%A0right-\">#3 Nobody works weekends\u00a0right?<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"11-other-removal-companies-may-not-have-a-sales-team%C2%A0working-on-weekends-or-holidays-so-use-that-to-your-advantage\">Other removal companies may not have a sales team\u00a0working on weekends or holidays, so use that to your advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up that customer over the weekend so that by the time the other sales teams call on Monday, that customer has already hired you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that but as\u00a0other salespeople\u00a0catch up with the weekend leads, which are already cold, you are busy selling Monday&#8217;s fresh leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-4%C2%A0tips-on%C2%A0how-to-convert-bad-leads\">#4\u00a0Tips on\u00a0how to convert &#8216;bad leads&#8217;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is inevitable that some leads will be bad. 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