Resources to help keep your world moving

For those who don’t have a green thumb, keeping a house plant alive can be a daunting task, let alone moving with plants. Whether moving up the street or to a different city, county or state, these tips for moving with plants will ensure your plants make it to your new home safely, and your TLC goes unwasted. Determine how you move your plants Depending on the distance of the move and the season you are moving to will influence how you will move your plants. Remember that plants are living organisms that need water and sunlight and are affected by weather conditions. If you plan to hire or have hired a moving company, contact your move coordinator to understand their policies. Well+Good suggests many companies will not move your plants or may require a disclaimer. Even if your moving company moves your plants for you, experts suggest keeping them...

If you’re in the throes of your moving process or considering moving, there is a lot to plan and many checklists to complete. After determining if you will move yourself or hire a company; deciding what will get sold, stored and/or packed; coordinating with the necessary service provided to set up or discontinue service and more, as the moving day approaches, you nervously check the weather. To your dismay, it’s going to rain. We have all heard there are advantages to house hunting on rainy days, but no one wants to move in the rain. While we cannot control the weather, we can control how we handle the situation. Is it possible to delay your move? Whether you’ve hired a moving company or have decided to move yourself, postponing your move could be an option. Before opting to delay your move, consider how the delay will impact your other dates,...

Whether there’s an increase in demand, you need more storage or it's simply time to update your old, outdated facility, it's officially time for a new warehouse. Selecting where you will open a new warehouse is more complex than purchasing one that is available and has the right price. Answer these five questions before determining the best location for opening your new warehouse. Where are my customers located? Multiple surveys across the retail industry suggest that most customers expect fast shipping. Whether or not you provide retail services, retail continues to increase delivery expectations across every industry. For local customers, select a location nearby. For regional customers, choose a centrally located warehouse closer to your top-performing market. Consider choosing multiple warehouses in different markets if your customer base is nationwide. Instead of standard regions, consider the volume one warehouse can handle and define your regions based on the total volume...

People who are buying or selling a home are making an incredibly important decision with many stressful aspects. From purchasing or selling their first home to requiring a larger home for their newly expanded family, people rely on real estate agents or realtors to advise them during significant milestones in people’s lives. Realtors and real estate agents are not only trusted resources, but also, they become true partners. From sourcing and showing the houses that meet all necessary criteria to representing their buyers’ or sellers’ best interests by negotiating prices, agents are the go-to for a one-stop shop for buying and selling your home. All good agents can take a buyer’s must haves and non-negotiables to suggest the right neighborhoods and identify the buyer’s next dream house. Great agents will provide recommended mortgage lenders, home inspectors or title companies when needed. Once the sale is complete and closed, generally the...

of your announcement. We are delighted to announce… We are pleased to inform you… It’s our pleasure to announce… We’re excited to announce… Beyond inspiring your partners, the message should include the reason for the change, your new address and the dates of the physical move. If your partners and customers are likely to visit your location, include nearby landmarks, intersecting streets and parking instructions. To calm any additional worries, inform them of what your internal team is doing, where your team will be located and how to reach them during the physical move. When to Announce a New Office Location Overall, the timing of your relocation announcement is specific to your move date, what details you have available and your company’s size. And while it the announcement timeline is customized, a general rule of thumb is to make the announcement two to three weeks before the relocation is complete,...

In June 2020, Atlanta’s Northside Hospital announced a $400 million, 10-story patient tower expansion to their Gwinnett campus. The facility plans included 132 inpatient beds and at least 5,000 new jobs for the Northside workforce. Because of heightened demand, the project scope became even more extensive in December of the same year. What are the details of the Northside Hospital Expansion Plan? The updated plan will add seven more floors and 146 routine inpatient care and intensive care patient rooms to the tower, bringing the total to 17 stories with capacity for 696 beds. Because of the added square footage, this will also necessitate approximately 1,000 extra jobs. Once construction is complete, the Northside Hospital’s Gwinnett campus will be the largest site in their system. The tower will also be in the running for the largest building in Gwinnett Country with a height of 257 feet and six inches (it...

Moving is both a fresh start and a big responsibility. Why do people move? A handful of reasons generally compel a change of address, including a new job or job transfer, a bigger or smaller home, proximity to family, more opportunities for recreation and entertainment and finances. Relocation isn't just for residential purposes as businesses move as well. Perhaps surprisingly, the reasons are similar to that of residential moves. A company might move to be closer to its top customers, for financial reasons (like lower rent), to be in a better market or to upsize or downsize. Because "change is the only constant," The Armstrong Company has become a trusted service provider across the country for three generations. Life inevitably brings change, and moving often goes along with it. When it's time to move, the first question is where? According to U.S. News and World Report, these are the top...

All signs point to Dallas as a leader in the deep-South real estate market for 2023. While Dallas made many top listings, the National Association of REALTORS (NAR)Ⓡ led the charge. When the NAR speaks, market watchers listen. This year, the organization predicts that the Dallas-Ft. Worth area will outperform most other metros as the year progresses. If you're relocating for work or making an address change for other reasons, take a closer look at what Dallas offers. If the 2023 Dallas real estate forecast is any indication, this cosmopolitan city of the south is an ideal place to call home. Prime time for homebuying in Dallas Landing a spot on NAR's list of cities to watch isn't easy. With hundreds of metro areas across the country as competition, a city has to perform very well to capture attention. The NAR compiles its list of cities to watch by assessing...

Key Takeaways: Office hoteling (desk reservation) offers flexibility, but also introduces trade-offs in space and experience.  Sanitation challenges arise when back-to-back reservations don’t permit thorough cleaning.  Scheduling software can’t always anticipate sudden workstation needs, leading to conflicts.  Lack of personal space can hurt employee comfort, institutional identity and culture.  If hoteling doesn’t suit your team, consider a hybrid, remote or reduced-office model instead. Location, location, location. This timeless real estate adage has taken on new meaning. Today, location is not only where employees work but also how. For business owners or managers, location has become an ever-evolving concern. From reconfigured office space to remote and hybrid options, the balance of where and how at the workplace has taken center stage. Office hoteling (also known as desk hoteling) is a popular approach for managing office space, but it's now under the microscope. Do the cons of office hoteling outweigh the pros...

When a business has to make a difficult decision regarding personnel, it ushers in a cascade of concerns. Downsizing, while lending to apprehension and even outrage, is often necessary for the business to survive. Amidst the uncertainty, it presents an opportunity for owners and managers to rise to the occasion. With a proactive approach, they can assuage employees' concerns and maintain morale during this challenging transition. Why Companies Downsize Several factors can lead a company to decide to downsize, whether they occur over a long period of time or an acute situation arises that requires quick resolution. While the ultimate determinant of downsizing is the company's financial wellness, the contributing factors vary and can affect how and when the decision is made. These are the most common reasons that trigger downsizing: Cost reduction. A business may be the victim of a volatile economic environment. Perhaps surprisingly, even a strong economy...