Jobs that are not coming back
Many have expressed shock at the recent U.S. employment data. But 9.1% unemployment shouldn’t be a surprise. To address the jobs challenge, we must stop pretending that this is only a difficult cyclical recovery. The root of the problem is structural. During the two decades before the crisis of 2008-09, the U.S. economy added 27 […]
Saint Louis Commercial Property Trends
The Commercial Division of Cord Moving Storage led by Charlie Wormek watch the trends constantly just because that is what he does and he is happy to report that the St. Louis Industrial market ended the first quarter 2011 with a vacancy rate of 8.0%. The vacancy rate was down over the previous quarter, with net absorption […]
Cord Moving and Storage and North American Van Lines Says NO to The “Low Bar” Mentality – Recognizing and Overcoming Mediocrity in Customer Service Experience…
Cord Moving and Storage and North American Van Lines Says NO to The “Low Bar” Mentality – Recognizing and overcoming mediocrity in customer service experience… An appliance repairman or cable television technician shows up with just ten minutes remaining in his four-hour schedule window and we’re relieved. A waitress makes no mistakes in our dinner […]
Why The Moving Industry is Reliant on The Real Estate Market?
Despite what appears to be a non-stop wave of tough news regarding real estate, four major media players have come out this month with the same advice: It Is Time to Buy a Home! This spells a relief to the moving and storage industry that would be easy to characterize as struggling for the past […]
Asking the Right Expert for the Right Storage Needs
It is important to receive written estimates from at least three moving and storage companies (hopefully one is Cord Moving and Storage) prior to signing a contract. Estimates are usually free of charge, with a chance of a minimal fee. When requesting estimates you should not only compare prices, but compare services. Your cheapest estimate […]
Finding The Expert Mover and The Questions You Should Ask
If you have requested an estimate (hopefully from Cord Moving and Storage), soon your phone will be ringing from moving companies looking for your business. Now what? Do not worry, we can help. With the initial call, ask the movers for basic information about their company – address, how many employees, are they a member […]
