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About John Burrows

John Burrows grew up in the moving industry, starting by sweeping warehouses and conducting surveys for the family business while still in high school. In 1992, Richard DeWitt invited John to help expand the family business and manage DeWitt Guam. Over the past 30 years, John has held numerous roles within the moving industry and has developed extensive expertise in moving to, from, and within Guam. Today, he serves as the Chairman of the International Association of Movers, the world’s largest organization for movers, advocating for moving businesses of all sizes and locations. Through his blogs, John shares his unique experience, knowledge, and perspective, providing valuable insights to readers worldwide.

How to Ship Your Motorcycle Safely and Easily to/from Guam

When you decide to leave Guam, getting your possessions to your new home will be one of your top concerns. In our experience, everyone has a few prized possessions they're particularly worried about. If you own a motorcycle on Guam, your bike probably falls into that category.   There are good reasons to worry about moving your motorcycle off Guam. Ocean transit can subject your bike to a number of different forces, ones that can wreak havoc with delicate equipment. Additionally, if you don't have your paperwork and preparations in order, your bike may be subject to significant delays and difficulties.  After shipping hundreds of motorcycles off Guam, we've put together four tips to help you ship your bike safely and efficiently. By following these guidelines, you'll do your part to ensure that your motorcycle [...]

By |2024-09-06T16:01:49+00:00September 3rd, 2019|Moving Tips, Moving to Guam|0 Comments
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One Strategy for Avoiding the Two Biggest FF&E Install Issues: Cost and Time Overruns 

Whether your space is partially occupied, undergoing renovations or completely empty,  changing out your furniture, fixtures and equipment requires careful coordination and planning to keep your project on time and on budget. However, there's one element of any Guam-based FF&E project that can derail even the most carefully thought-out installations. It centers around how you receive your FF&E from off-island vendors.  We'll walk you through how this seemingly simple part of your FF&E project can create big challenges. We'll also show you how to choose a partner who can help you avoid this common problem completely. By heading off potential issues, you'll discover how to easily reduce your risk of cost and time overruns to deliver a successful FF&E project for your organization. It all starts [...]

By |2025-02-11T22:44:20+00:00June 26th, 2019|Logistics|0 Comments
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Your 10-Point Checklist for Finding the Best Moving Company on Guam 

Moving scams are rare, but they do happen. When they do, we can't help but take it a little personally. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we take pride in what we do—moving your most important personal possessions easily, affordably and safely. When we see a disreputable company that mishandles the belongings of its customers, we know it erodes trust all around. If you're planning a Guam move, you may be wondering: How do I know if my moving company is reputable? We've put together a 10-point checklist to help you find the right Guam moving company - one you can trust. We'll show you exactly [...]

By |2024-09-06T16:01:50+00:00June 26th, 2019|Guam Business, Living in Guam, Moving Tips|0 Comments
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5 Steps That Will Help You Decide if Relocating to Guam Is Right for You

Last Updated: September 27, 2022 Relocating to a 210-square-mile island in a relatively remote area of the Pacific is a big decision. Moving to Guam will likely mean a significant change in lifestyle that will ask you to adapt to completely different circumstances. So how can you really know whether moving to Guam is right for you—and for anyone else you might be bringing with you? You’ll probably turn to Google to do some research. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to have friends or family who have spent time on Guam and can offer you their perspective. However, in our opinion, one of the best [...]

By |2024-09-06T16:01:50+00:00May 7th, 2019|Moving to Guam|0 Comments
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8 Critical Records Management Questions to Save You Money and Reduce Your Liability

In this era of privacy regulations, data breaches and consumer privacy concerns, your obligations to protect your customers' data are more important than ever. Establishing a strong records management program is the first step toward ensuring that your company and employees handle your data properly. In this article, we'll run you through eight critical questions that have the potential to change the way you think about your records management policies. First and foremost, this Q&A will help you fill any gaps in your current policies. Additionally, it has the potential to help your company save some serious money. If you’ve assumed in the past that [...]

By |2024-09-06T16:01:51+00:00April 2nd, 2019|Business Tips, Storage Tips|0 Comments
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Are Your Document Destruction Policies Putting Your Company at Risk?

In today's business climate, it's more important than ever to protect sensitive data. If your company is required to meet the standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act or the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), you may already be aware of the importance of having solid records management and document destruction policies in place. However, even beyond the scope of these regulations, your company is still responsible for the data it handles on a daily basis, such as payroll records, personnel files, client lists, financial records and proprietary information. If you're not managing your company's records [...]

By |2024-09-06T16:01:51+00:00February 25th, 2019|Business Tips, Storage Tips, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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