How Score Scores
Group's Free Events Bring Business Leaders Downtown
by Kathleen Nye Flynn
Last year, about 300 people packed the main dining room at the Los Angeles Athletic Club to hear Joe Coulombe, founder of Trader Joe's, spill the goods about how he started the thriving grocery chain. The Los Angeles chapter of Score, a 42-year-old non-profit that seeks to educate entrepreneurs on the ins and outs of starting and running a business, hosted the free event.
More than 300 people showed up at a 2006 Score event to hear Joe Coulombe, founder of Trader Joe's. The business organization this week brings executives from the San Antonio Winery and Starving Students moving company to the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
On Wednesday, June 6, Score holds another lecture as part of its speaker series, this one titled "$500 or Less Can Lead to Success!" The event that starts at 10:30 a.m. features Steve Riboli, vice president of Downtown's San Antonio Winery, and Bear Barnes, CEO of Starving Students Inc. moving company. Both entities are decades old and balance traditional business ethics with innovative and modern industry models. The Los Angeles Downtown News talked with Richard Hadel, co-chair of Score, about these seasoned businesses and today's climate for eager entrepreneurs.
Q: What makes Bear Barnes and Steve Riboli interesting?
Richard Hadel: They both have a unique and unusual background. The winery has been around 90 years, and it's one of the original old-time wineries. They are third-and fourth-generation Italians and they are out there from being CEOs to waiting on tables. They are a major company but haven't lost touch with their roots.
Starving Students was started by a young fellow [Ethan Margalith] in the 1970s, who was going to school and needed the means to pay his way. He started a moving company and now they move 1,000 households a week, they are in nine different states, and they are very successful.
These companies show that for businesses that have been around for a long time, everything's not just straight up - everything's not like Bill Gates. Most businesses have their ups and downs and various things they have to deal with.
Q: Who attends Score's speaker series?
A: It's a cross-section of everybody. Over the last few years, we've talked to about 1,500 people. These are people who are interested in how to start a business, how to continue on with a business, and business philosophy. At one event, a stockbroker from a major firm in Los Angeles attended and he was sitting there with his analyst and the analyst was taking notes like crazy. Why? Because people were asking questions that he thought he should be asking some of the companies that they represent.
Q: Joe Coulombe from Trader Joe's was a big event for Score. What made that talk so popular?
A: The event was tremendously successful. Apparently this Trader Joe guy has a lot of charisma that just went far beyond what I had expected. Some of the merchandising concepts that he revealed at this seminar were just incredible. The audience wouldn't let him off the stage, they kept coming at him with questions. He's a tremendous speaker and he imparted specific information on the concepts that he implemented at Trader Joe's.
Q: What advice do you have for someone looking to start a new business in Downtown?
A: It starts with a concept and then you have to develop a prudent business plan. There are a lot of folks running around with thoughts for businesses in their head, but if you sit down and do a legitimate business plan, it fleshes out a lot of problems, a lot of the monies you are going to need, and all the information you will need to put it together.
Q: How does Score assist people interested in opening a small business in, let's say, Downtown?
A: We have individual face-to-face counseling and 60 counselors. We talk people through the basic information they need. Let's say they want to open up a hamburger stand: I put them in touch with the people in the food industry. Then we try to get them involved with various workshops we have about how to start a business. We have about six or seven basic workshops that cover everything you need to know about how to start a business. If it's something specific, we will get a couple counselors to team up to help someone with a problem.
Q: Both Starving Students and San Antonio Winery began decades ago. How is the climate for entrepreneurs today in Los Angeles?
A: If they've got the right idea and they've got the energy, the possibilities are just unbelievable. Especially in Downtown Los Angeles right now, it's just really blooming. But it also depends on the individual. You have to have the right idea and the energy to put it into place, and the guts to make it happen.
Score presents Bear Barnes and Steve Riboli on Wednesday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 W. Seventh St. Reservations at scorela.org.
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Monday, June 4, 2007
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
THE WASHINGTON TIMES - Packing up and moving on
Packing up and moving on
By Christian Toto
The law says movers operating under a binding estimate must unload their trucks after being paid 100 percent of the estimated cost, he says. For nonbinding estimates, the movers must unload their goods after being paid no more than 110 percent of the estimate. Extra costs do pop up sometimes. If a person's new home is on a very narrow street, a mover might have to transfer its client's goods to a smaller truck to maneuver properly in the tight space. Federal law also covers lost or damaged goods. Movers must provide full replacement or repair the goods in question unless the customer waives his or her rights, Mr. Sparkman says. In disputes, a third-party arbiter will declare the worth of the damaged items.
Vernon Rosemin, marketing company president for U-Haul's District headquarters, says planning, or the lack thereof, is the biggest problem bogging down people on the move. "They're selling their house, acquiring another house. They forget to plan out properly for boxes, the right types of boxes. ... You end up with stuff being broken," Mr. Rosemin says, adding that a lack of preparation means a rental truck might not be available for last-minute movers. He recalled one person who forgot he had to move his car as well as himself. "He delayed his move because he wasn't prepared," Mr. Rosemin says.
Planning ahead means more than counting off the number of boxes needed for the move.
Homeowners should visit the rental company where they plan to pick up whatever truck or equipment they will need, Mr. Rosemin says. "Make sure you're comfortable with the equipment," he says, especially if renting a large truck.
"It's just a big car, really," Mr. Rosemin says, adding that the customer should discuss what driving modifications are needed to stay safe on the road, such as going one car length farther than normal when making a turn. "If you're towing a car, know how to connect it so you have peace of mind," he says.
Planning a move involves more than just knowing how to bubble-wrap a plasma television or protect china plates.
Sachin Gadhvi, vice president for sales and marketing with L.A.-based Starving Students Moving Co., says finding the best moving company takes its toll.
"Everybody's heard a horror story of moves gone bad," Mr. Gadhvi says. He suggests visiting the American Moving and Storage Association's Web site (http://www.moving.org/) to find a licensed mover.
A reputable mover will have either a Department of Transportation number or a motor carrier number.
Consumers typically shop around for the best prices, but Mr. Gadhvi cautions homeowners against going blindly with the lowest price available when hiring a moving team.
"It's your life's belongings in there. It's probably not the time you want to go with the cheapest person," he says.
Better still, keep your most important items close at hand while moving.
"If you have things with emotional value, like family heirlooms ... you want to make sure you pack it yourself and let the movers know, 'This is really valuable to me. Let's keep it separate,' " he says.
The more such items that can be carried by the homeowner, be it jewelry or something to be stored in his or her car during the cross-country trek, the better. "You want to make sure it's under your control," Mr. Gadhvi says.
Many homeowners prefer taking all moving matters into their own hands. John Tompkins, president of Atlantic Coast Portable Storage, which works in conjunction with movable PODS (portable on demand storage) containers, says his clients tend to be do-it-yourself types who work on their own schedules.
"They don't have to be ready, exactly, on a certain day," Mr. Tompkins says.
It's the goal of any reputable moving company to make the move as smooth as possible, he says, adding that movers and homeowners alike often need to get creative before the job is wrapped.
"You'd be surprised how ingenuity plays a hand," he says, adding that movers will do everything from building a frame around a difficult-to-move piece to using a crane to get their mission accomplished.
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
By Christian Toto
The law says movers operating under a binding estimate must unload their trucks after being paid 100 percent of the estimated cost, he says. For nonbinding estimates, the movers must unload their goods after being paid no more than 110 percent of the estimate. Extra costs do pop up sometimes. If a person's new home is on a very narrow street, a mover might have to transfer its client's goods to a smaller truck to maneuver properly in the tight space. Federal law also covers lost or damaged goods. Movers must provide full replacement or repair the goods in question unless the customer waives his or her rights, Mr. Sparkman says. In disputes, a third-party arbiter will declare the worth of the damaged items.
Vernon Rosemin, marketing company president for U-Haul's District headquarters, says planning, or the lack thereof, is the biggest problem bogging down people on the move. "They're selling their house, acquiring another house. They forget to plan out properly for boxes, the right types of boxes. ... You end up with stuff being broken," Mr. Rosemin says, adding that a lack of preparation means a rental truck might not be available for last-minute movers. He recalled one person who forgot he had to move his car as well as himself. "He delayed his move because he wasn't prepared," Mr. Rosemin says.
Planning ahead means more than counting off the number of boxes needed for the move.
Homeowners should visit the rental company where they plan to pick up whatever truck or equipment they will need, Mr. Rosemin says. "Make sure you're comfortable with the equipment," he says, especially if renting a large truck.
"It's just a big car, really," Mr. Rosemin says, adding that the customer should discuss what driving modifications are needed to stay safe on the road, such as going one car length farther than normal when making a turn. "If you're towing a car, know how to connect it so you have peace of mind," he says.
Planning a move involves more than just knowing how to bubble-wrap a plasma television or protect china plates.
Sachin Gadhvi, vice president for sales and marketing with L.A.-based Starving Students Moving Co., says finding the best moving company takes its toll.
"Everybody's heard a horror story of moves gone bad," Mr. Gadhvi says. He suggests visiting the American Moving and Storage Association's Web site (http://www.moving.org/) to find a licensed mover.
A reputable mover will have either a Department of Transportation number or a motor carrier number.
Consumers typically shop around for the best prices, but Mr. Gadhvi cautions homeowners against going blindly with the lowest price available when hiring a moving team.
"It's your life's belongings in there. It's probably not the time you want to go with the cheapest person," he says.
Better still, keep your most important items close at hand while moving.
"If you have things with emotional value, like family heirlooms ... you want to make sure you pack it yourself and let the movers know, 'This is really valuable to me. Let's keep it separate,' " he says.
The more such items that can be carried by the homeowner, be it jewelry or something to be stored in his or her car during the cross-country trek, the better. "You want to make sure it's under your control," Mr. Gadhvi says.
Many homeowners prefer taking all moving matters into their own hands. John Tompkins, president of Atlantic Coast Portable Storage, which works in conjunction with movable PODS (portable on demand storage) containers, says his clients tend to be do-it-yourself types who work on their own schedules.
"They don't have to be ready, exactly, on a certain day," Mr. Tompkins says.
It's the goal of any reputable moving company to make the move as smooth as possible, he says, adding that movers and homeowners alike often need to get creative before the job is wrapped.
"You'd be surprised how ingenuity plays a hand," he says, adding that movers will do everything from building a frame around a difficult-to-move piece to using a crane to get their mission accomplished.
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Geico Direct - Tips to Improve Your Move
Tips to Improve Your Move
Moving can be a hassle, but there are things you can do to ease the pain.
By Keith Rockmael
Consider Your Timing
In the real-estate world they say timing is everything, and that holds true for moving as well. Gas prices tend to rise during the summer, and so do moving rates. June, July and August represent the busiest moving times, and the laws of supply and demand usually apply. Moving at the end of the month versus the middle also can mean higher rates. "The best time of year is winter, midweek," says Bear Barnes, CEO of Starving Students Movers. "And you can and should ask for the best crew. They’ll be the most experienced and the fastest."
The prices that interstate moving companies charge are based on the weight of your shipment and the distance that you're moving. During slow periods, consumers can often negotiate lower rates and better service terms, so be sure to get more than one estimate and compare each mover's offer before you sign the contract.
Read the full article on http://www.geico.com/.
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Moving can be a hassle, but there are things you can do to ease the pain.
By Keith Rockmael
Consider Your Timing
In the real-estate world they say timing is everything, and that holds true for moving as well. Gas prices tend to rise during the summer, and so do moving rates. June, July and August represent the busiest moving times, and the laws of supply and demand usually apply. Moving at the end of the month versus the middle also can mean higher rates. "The best time of year is winter, midweek," says Bear Barnes, CEO of Starving Students Movers. "And you can and should ask for the best crew. They’ll be the most experienced and the fastest."
The prices that interstate moving companies charge are based on the weight of your shipment and the distance that you're moving. During slow periods, consumers can often negotiate lower rates and better service terms, so be sure to get more than one estimate and compare each mover's offer before you sign the contract.
Read the full article on http://www.geico.com/.
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Friday, November 10, 2006
JewishJournal.com - Starving Students Deliver
Starving Students Deliver
Starving Students, the nation's leading local mover, volunteered its movers and trucks for the SOVA Food Pantry's High Holiday Food Drive. Six Starving Students movers and two trucks helped pick up and deliver donated groceries to the SOVA warehouse where they would be distributed to families in need. The movers traveled throughout Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley and loaded more than 29 pallets of groceries into their trucks collected from synagogues.The students picked up 34,800 pounds of donated groceries from 19 Jewish temples.
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Starving Students mover Evan Howard takes a deep breath before moving the mountain of brown bags donated by Temple Aliyah.
For more information about SOVA, please contact Maxine Meyer at (818) 988-7682.
Read entire article at http://www.ssmovers.com/articles/JewishJournal_com.htm
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Starving Students, the nation's leading local mover, volunteered its movers and trucks for the SOVA Food Pantry's High Holiday Food Drive. Six Starving Students movers and two trucks helped pick up and deliver donated groceries to the SOVA warehouse where they would be distributed to families in need. The movers traveled throughout Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley and loaded more than 29 pallets of groceries into their trucks collected from synagogues.The students picked up 34,800 pounds of donated groceries from 19 Jewish temples.
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Starving Students mover Evan Howard takes a deep breath before moving the mountain of brown bags donated by Temple Aliyah.For more information about SOVA, please contact Maxine Meyer at (818) 988-7682.
Read entire article at http://www.ssmovers.com/articles/JewishJournal_com.htm
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Los Angeles Times - Ups and downs
Ups and downs
Which floor? It's a critical decision renters often make as an afterthought, but it can make or break happiness.
By Peter Bennett, Special to The Times
Beware the zoom lens
Of course, access works both ways. Street-level occupants may feel more vulnerable. Doors opened to catch the breeze are more likely to invite unexpected knocks, inquiries and the roving eyes of strangers — or even of neighbors. Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock played on those fears in "Rear Window," a classic 1954 film about a wheelchair-bound photographer, portrayed by Jimmy Stewart, who spies on his neighbors from his apartment window.
Cost is another factor in the upstairs-downstairs comparison. Stairs, for example, always magnify the agony and expense of moving furniture.
"Any time we're dealing with three or more flights of stairs, we have to add an extra man, which adds to the cost," said Megan Long, marketing director of Starving Students, a Los Angeles-based moving company. Closer to the roof and the sun's searing rays, upstairs units tend to be hotter, so air conditioners must run longer.
Yet, despite the drawbacks of summer heat and thigh-burning stairs, some landlords charge their tenants more for living upstairs. For Thomas' upstairs Rancho Cucamonga apartment, she pays a $90-a-month premium, although her unit is identical to the one directly below her. The difference in the monthly rents of the Pasadena foursome, however, is negligible, more a reflection of when they moved in than where.
Alan Nevin, chief economist for the California Building Industry Assn., said rents typically start rising for fourth-floor units and above. Better views and greater distance from street noise don't fully explain this price difference. Many people will simply pay more to one-up their neighbor — a living-above-the-crowd bias that's been hard-wired in humans since the first cliff dwellings were carved out.
"You're paying for prestige and privacy," Nevin said.
Another downside to living downstairs: Because of the law of gravity, clogged water pipes and leaky air-conditioning ducts typically cause greater damage to lower units. Renter's insurance provides some peace of mind, but even when renters are compensated for damages, they still have the hassle of filing claims, scheduling repairs and seeking substitute shelter.
Bonnie Bogharian, a Montrose shop owner who also has a Palm Springs apartment, drove out to her first-floor flat one weekend and never made it past the front door. A leak later traced to a faulty upstairs air conditioner had drenched her apartment, damaging paintings, carpets, clothes and furniture. "If I had to do it all again," Bogharian said, "I'd never live downstairs."
As more high-density housing goes up in Southern California, especially near major transit centers, more people will face the upstairs-downstairs question.
For now, Sipp, Rivers, Martinez and Valdez aren't budging from their Pasadena apartments, the women secure downstairs, the men upstairs.
"We love our neighborhood," Martinez said. "And if anything should happen, we always have Kelli and Audrey downstairs to protect us."
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Which floor? It's a critical decision renters often make as an afterthought, but it can make or break happiness.
By Peter Bennett, Special to The Times
Beware the zoom lens
Of course, access works both ways. Street-level occupants may feel more vulnerable. Doors opened to catch the breeze are more likely to invite unexpected knocks, inquiries and the roving eyes of strangers — or even of neighbors. Legendary director Alfred Hitchcock played on those fears in "Rear Window," a classic 1954 film about a wheelchair-bound photographer, portrayed by Jimmy Stewart, who spies on his neighbors from his apartment window.
Cost is another factor in the upstairs-downstairs comparison. Stairs, for example, always magnify the agony and expense of moving furniture.
"Any time we're dealing with three or more flights of stairs, we have to add an extra man, which adds to the cost," said Megan Long, marketing director of Starving Students, a Los Angeles-based moving company. Closer to the roof and the sun's searing rays, upstairs units tend to be hotter, so air conditioners must run longer.
Yet, despite the drawbacks of summer heat and thigh-burning stairs, some landlords charge their tenants more for living upstairs. For Thomas' upstairs Rancho Cucamonga apartment, she pays a $90-a-month premium, although her unit is identical to the one directly below her. The difference in the monthly rents of the Pasadena foursome, however, is negligible, more a reflection of when they moved in than where.
Alan Nevin, chief economist for the California Building Industry Assn., said rents typically start rising for fourth-floor units and above. Better views and greater distance from street noise don't fully explain this price difference. Many people will simply pay more to one-up their neighbor — a living-above-the-crowd bias that's been hard-wired in humans since the first cliff dwellings were carved out.
"You're paying for prestige and privacy," Nevin said.
Another downside to living downstairs: Because of the law of gravity, clogged water pipes and leaky air-conditioning ducts typically cause greater damage to lower units. Renter's insurance provides some peace of mind, but even when renters are compensated for damages, they still have the hassle of filing claims, scheduling repairs and seeking substitute shelter.
Bonnie Bogharian, a Montrose shop owner who also has a Palm Springs apartment, drove out to her first-floor flat one weekend and never made it past the front door. A leak later traced to a faulty upstairs air conditioner had drenched her apartment, damaging paintings, carpets, clothes and furniture. "If I had to do it all again," Bogharian said, "I'd never live downstairs."
As more high-density housing goes up in Southern California, especially near major transit centers, more people will face the upstairs-downstairs question.
For now, Sipp, Rivers, Martinez and Valdez aren't budging from their Pasadena apartments, the women secure downstairs, the men upstairs.
"We love our neighborhood," Martinez said. "And if anything should happen, we always have Kelli and Audrey downstairs to protect us."
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Forbes.com - Starving Students Helps in the Fight Against Cancer
Starving Students Helps in the Fight Against Cancer
Starving Students Inc., the nation's leading local mover, helped aid the fight against cancer, volunteering its movers and services for the Concern Foundation's 32nd Annual Block Party, a charity event which raised an estimated $1.8 million for cancer research in one night.
Starving Students volunteered its movers and trucks for four days to help the Concern Foundation set up and get ready for the block party themed "Great Outdoors Adventure: The Expedition to Conquer Cancer" held Saturday evening on July 15 at the Paramount Pictures lot in Hollywood. The greatly anticipated charity event sold out, and the 4,000 guests reveled in casino-style gaming, lively musical entertainment, California wine tasting, interactive "outdoor" activities, and live and silent auctions.
"The evening was a huge success," says Steve Freed, Chairman of Concern Foundation, "and we couldn't have done it without help from Starving Students. No event of this size or magnitude could be orchestrated by just a few people. We are extremely thankful to Starving Students for helping us execute this event." The Concern Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been raising funds for cancer research (prevention and treatment) since 1968.
"We aren't research scientists, we carry heavy things for a living," says Bear Barnes, CEO of Starving Students, "We're grateful to the Concern Foundation for giving us a way to help in the effort to find a cure for cancer." Starving Students also provided assistance for last year's Block Party and plans to continue helping the Concern Foundation in their future endeavors.
Starving Students is the nation's leading local mover and completes over 55,000 moves a year. It specializes in both local and long distance moves with a fleet of over 300 trucks. Starving Students has been in business for over 34 years and has 38 branches in 9 states.
For more information about the Concern Foundation, please visit http://www.concernfoundation.org/.
For more information about Starving Students, please contact Megan Long at 800-441-6683.
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Starving Students Inc., the nation's leading local mover, helped aid the fight against cancer, volunteering its movers and services for the Concern Foundation's 32nd Annual Block Party, a charity event which raised an estimated $1.8 million for cancer research in one night.
Starving Students volunteered its movers and trucks for four days to help the Concern Foundation set up and get ready for the block party themed "Great Outdoors Adventure: The Expedition to Conquer Cancer" held Saturday evening on July 15 at the Paramount Pictures lot in Hollywood. The greatly anticipated charity event sold out, and the 4,000 guests reveled in casino-style gaming, lively musical entertainment, California wine tasting, interactive "outdoor" activities, and live and silent auctions.
"The evening was a huge success," says Steve Freed, Chairman of Concern Foundation, "and we couldn't have done it without help from Starving Students. No event of this size or magnitude could be orchestrated by just a few people. We are extremely thankful to Starving Students for helping us execute this event." The Concern Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been raising funds for cancer research (prevention and treatment) since 1968.
"We aren't research scientists, we carry heavy things for a living," says Bear Barnes, CEO of Starving Students, "We're grateful to the Concern Foundation for giving us a way to help in the effort to find a cure for cancer." Starving Students also provided assistance for last year's Block Party and plans to continue helping the Concern Foundation in their future endeavors.
Starving Students is the nation's leading local mover and completes over 55,000 moves a year. It specializes in both local and long distance moves with a fleet of over 300 trucks. Starving Students has been in business for over 34 years and has 38 branches in 9 states.
For more information about the Concern Foundation, please visit http://www.concernfoundation.org/.
For more information about Starving Students, please contact Megan Long at 800-441-6683.
Starving Students Moving Company
Corporate Office: 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (800) 506-0366
http://www.ssmovers.com/
Splash Magazines - Starving Students Movers - Why They Aren't Starving Anymore
Starving Students Movers - Why They Aren't Starving Anymore
By Anthony Heidenreich
Like most of us, I hate moving. The semi-annual ritual of packing all of my belongings into little boxes and relocating them across town/state/country. When you have to go through this trial there are a couple of options. You could pack up all of your belonging, rent a truck and handle it all yourself. I've done this, many, many times. The other and preferable method is to employ a professional moving company. We used Starving Students and things have never been easier.
Things started off well, with the Starving Students moving truck scheduled to arrive around 8am. At 7:30am I received their call and by 7:45am Steve Knight and Chad Koropp were on site. The paperwork is fairly straight forward, but make sure you pay attention to the coverage options. Another important piece of paperwork is the "Not o Exceed" amount. If you think that number too high or not what you agreed upon, call the office. From there, they survey and document your possessions. Go along with them to make sure everything gets listed.
Now that the preliminaries are completed, the move starts in earnest. By 10am the jam packed 10x10 storage unit was cleared out and we were on our way to my studio apartment. There they had to deal with street parking and an antiquated elevator. Steve and Chad repeated the survey and documentation process at the apartment. Once again, make sure to double check that they document everything. The elevator proved to be too much trouble.jpg)
for most of the move so they had to haul the stuff down the stairs. They were very careful with everything and overcame the precariousness of the stairs so that nothing was damaged. Despite the stairs and larger items, the apartment took under 3 hours.
They worked tirelessly taking breaks only long enough to drink some water on a hot June day. While it's not required of you, it is considerate to offer water or other beverages for them. With everything loaded and secured in the truck, we were off to the new apartment. There they had to move everything up a flight of stairs as the new place has no elevator. The boxes and other items were quickly and neatly stacked in the main room. While larger items, like the fridge and bed, were deposited in their final destinations. It took about 3 hours to unload the truck, an impressive feat considering the approximate five hours it took to load.
They had me do a final walk through on the truck and sign some paperwork before they were off. If you are as happy with your move as I was with mine, make sure to tip the movers. These guys do a lot of hard work.
http://www.lasplash.com/publish/NewTo/cat_index_moving_la/Starving_Students_Movers_-_Why_They_Aren_t_Starving_Anymore.php
By Anthony Heidenreich
Like most of us, I hate moving. The semi-annual ritual of packing all of my belongings into little boxes and relocating them across town/state/country. When you have to go through this trial there are a couple of options. You could pack up all of your belonging, rent a truck and handle it all yourself. I've done this, many, many times. The other and preferable method is to employ a professional moving company. We used Starving Students and things have never been easier.
Things started off well, with the Starving Students moving truck scheduled to arrive around 8am. At 7:30am I received their call and by 7:45am Steve Knight and Chad Koropp were on site. The paperwork is fairly straight forward, but make sure you pay attention to the coverage options. Another important piece of paperwork is the "Not o Exceed" amount. If you think that number too high or not what you agreed upon, call the office. From there, they survey and document your possessions. Go along with them to make sure everything gets listed.
Now that the preliminaries are completed, the move starts in earnest. By 10am the jam packed 10x10 storage unit was cleared out and we were on our way to my studio apartment. There they had to deal with street parking and an antiquated elevator. Steve and Chad repeated the survey and documentation process at the apartment. Once again, make sure to double check that they document everything. The elevator proved to be too much trouble
.jpg)
for most of the move so they had to haul the stuff down the stairs. They were very careful with everything and overcame the precariousness of the stairs so that nothing was damaged. Despite the stairs and larger items, the apartment took under 3 hours.They worked tirelessly taking breaks only long enough to drink some water on a hot June day. While it's not required of you, it is considerate to offer water or other beverages for them. With everything loaded and secured in the truck, we were off to the new apartment. There they had to move everything up a flight of stairs as the new place has no elevator. The boxes and other items were quickly and neatly stacked in the main room. While larger items, like the fridge and bed, were deposited in their final destinations. It took about 3 hours to unload the truck, an impressive feat considering the approximate five hours it took to load.
They had me do a final walk through on the truck and sign some paperwork before they were off. If you are as happy with your move as I was with mine, make sure to tip the movers. These guys do a lot of hard work.
http://www.lasplash.com/publish/NewTo/cat_index_moving_la/Starving_Students_Movers_-_Why_They_Aren_t_Starving_Anymore.php
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