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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.

5 Things to Consider When Planning an Office Remodel or Relocation

There's a reason you don't want to choose just anyone when it comes to planning an office remodel or relocation. Any significant infrastructure project represents an investment on your company's part. It's not just in the money you allocate to purchase your furnishings and equipment. You'll also invest the time and resources of your staff as well as commit to downtime in order to complete your relocation, renovation or expansion. With such a large outlay of assets on the line, preparing for success is crucial. As you search for moving and installation vendors to complete your project, there are five key areas you'll likely want [...]

By |2025-02-11T22:52:51+00:00January 21st, 2019|Business Tips, Moving Tips|0 Comments
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4 Keys to Winning Your Next FF&E Design Project

Last edited: 9/24/2019 First impressions are everything—and the furniture, fixtures, and equipment in a hotel or restaurant set the tone for the entire customer experience. Whether you're an interior design firm choosing the FF&E or a procurement professional who's sourcing it, your work has a huge impact on your clients' businesses. It can also have a huge impact on your own. Between new construction and renovation projects on Guam, there are a number of great opportunities available.  At DeWitt Guam, we've worked with interior design firms, procurement professionals and directly with hotels and restaurants to ship, stage and install FF&E. In that time, we've seen what goes on behind the scenes of these projects.   If you're looking to add more FF&E projects [...]

By |2024-09-06T16:01:52+00:00November 27th, 2017|Business Tips|0 Comments
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Scam Alert! Used Car Scam

Beware Scammers are using a fake company name to lure victims into depositing $1,000 or more for used cars. The scammers are using the name “Dewitt Guam Car Mover’s and Escrow Service” and other fake names similar to the names of other local businesses. The scammers are using classified advertisement sites, such as Craigslist, to post fake used car listings. DeWitt Guam does not sell used cars online. Here are some tips from the FTC that can help you avoid fraud: Do online searches. Type a company or product name into your favorite search engine with words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” Or search for [...]

By |2024-09-06T16:01:52+00:00September 5th, 2017|Industry News|0 Comments
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Want to Live Somewhere Sunny That’s Not LA or Miami? Move to Guam!

Guest Blogger: Louie Hughes  (image: Wikimedia Commons) Enjoying life in a tropical paradise is a dream for many, especially for people in the Northern Hemisphere. In the mainland, lots of Americans make it a point to go on vacation somewhere south during the colder months, and the usual destination is a beach town or an island. Others even take things a step further by getting a rest house or moving altogether. When thinking about a sunny place in the US, the first names that come to mind are probably Florida in the East Coast, AKA the Sunshine State, and California in the West Coast. Cities in [...]

By |2024-09-06T16:01:53+00:00July 25th, 2017|Moving to Guam|0 Comments
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3 Things to Consider When Crafting an Employee Relocation Policy

Having a relocation policy isn't just for corporations with big HR departments – it's an essential tool for any organization that offers incentives for employee relocation. While about 70% of U.S. companies provide relocation assistance to help pay for the transition, only one in five HR professionals rate their relocation program as “highly successful.” A relocation policy that outlines the process, benefits, and points of contact along the way not only supports your employees, it helps keep your business running smoothly. A relocation strategy can save money, too. Statistics show that costs can range from $85,673 to relocate a current employee who's a homeowner to [...]

By |2025-02-11T23:24:54+00:00June 28th, 2017|Business Tips, Working in Guam|0 Comments
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Moving Checklist: 60 Days to a Smooth, Well-Organized Move

Last Updated: 3/26/2019 Whether you're relocating to Guam or moving to a new home on island, there's a lot to think about! The earlier you start the planning process, the easier it will be when Moving Day arrives. To help simplify your move (and to make sure you don't overlook any important details!), we've put together this moving checklist. Starting at 60 days out and continuing all the way to Moving Day, we'll show you exactly what you need to do to set your family up for a simple and stress-free move. Let's get started! 60 Days Before Your Move Not all families have [...]

By |2025-02-11T23:09:06+00:00April 10th, 2017|Moving Tips|0 Comments
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