February 14, 2020By: John Burrows
When it comes to ensuring a long life for your business, some owners focus exclusively on the day-to-day: getting customers in the door, delivering top-level service and fostering repeat business. While those processes are the lifeblood of any successful company, it’s also important to look ahead to the future—and plan for the unexpected. That’s where a business continuity plan comes in. What happens to your business in the case of a fire, flood, power interruption—or some other unexpected event that interrupts your business’s operations? How will you serve your customers? How will you keep revenue coming in the door? How will you continue to pay your employees? Your business continuity...
Read MoreOctober 29, 2019By: John Burrows
When you’re hiring a project manager, the concept of risk management may not be at the top of your mind. This can be especially true if you’re still gathering proposals. However, when your project manager skillfully employs risk management techniques throughout a project—such as an FF&E installation or an office and industrial move—your venture is much more likely to come in on time and on budget. As a result, understanding your project manager’s approach to risk management can be an important differentiator in the vetting process. In this article, we’ll share four questions you can use in interviews with project managers that will shed light on their approaches to risk management. These questions will help you understand who’s best equipped for the job, and who’s got...
Read MoreOctober 7, 2019By: John Burrows
Guam’s status as a U.S. territory has long created confusion for those traveling or moving to the island. We hear questions all the time, like: “Is a flight from the mainland to Guam considered international or domestic?” Or: “Do U.S. citizens need to bring their passports when they fly to Guam?” However, perhaps the most common question we deal with on a daily basis is: “Do I have to go through customs when I move to Guam? (Or move back to the mainland?)” The short answer? Yes. We’ll walk you through the longer answer in this article to address pretty much everything we think you need...
Read MoreSeptember 3, 2019By: John Burrows
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...
Read MoreJune 26, 2019By: John Burrows
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. ...
Read MoreJune 26, 2019By: John Burrows
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...
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