One might wonder whether to hire some professionals or not while relocating. Many people try to pack all their households with their own but remain unsuccessful. Packing all of your house with 4 or 5 family members including kids and pets would be so difficult.

Hiring packers and movers smooth the process of relocating. Taking help from professionals will offer many benefits like :

1. Cost-effective services
2. Provide insurance for goods being shifted
3. Secure Packaging
4. Fast-moving service
5. Move items safely
6. Meet warehouse and storage needs
7. Stress-free process(no uncertainties)
8. End-to-end service.

WHO ARE PACKERS AND MOVERS

Packers and movers in Karachi are the service provider companies while shifting from origin to the destination. There are many companies available that work domestically and internationally. They are the teams of professionals, trained and skilled staff members that pack, load, move or shift, unload, unpack all the things you wish to relocate.

They provide services to individuals and businesses. They provide so many benefits that disappear when you are packing and moving. They ensure a stress-free process. Due to its benefits, it is becoming popular.

These companies can serve us in various tasks like Storage of households, moving and shifting cars, pets and plants shifting, office shifting, shifting of industrial goods, etc. 

HOW MUCH DO PACKERS AND MOVERS COST

There are no fixed costs for packers and movers services. It depends on the number of factors like distance, luggage, number of rooms to be packed, etc. Many companies give cost details just by letting them know a few details. They will also ask if there is some special or oversized thing to be moved that can not be dismantled. 

TIPS FOR PACKING AND MOVING

Following are the few tips that can be used while packing and moving:

• Plan and pack everything properly and on time, to avoid delays in moving.
• Remove all the unwanted stuff from your packages.
• Use cardboard cartons for lightweight items only.
• Use packaging tape for tightly packing cartons from all sides.
• Use bubble wrap’s multi-layers for extra security.
• Use suitable carton boxes according to the size of goods. 
• The use of foam enclosures will also provide much security.
• Do not pack any items or delicate items in a hurry.
• Be careful while loading, packing, unloading, and unpacking.

HOW TO START A PACKERS AND MOVERS BUSINESS

Below we are providing a brief detail on how you can start a packers and movers business.

The demand for packers and movers business is rising in Pakistan. So it is a great idea to start and invest in this business.

People prefer to take professional help in several situations like household shifting, office shifting, international relocation, car transportation etc. Growth in industrialization and urbanization is the main reason behind relocation business. 

Home relocation has become compulsory due to job requirements. People prefer to make relocation with the help of professional rather than local transport companies. 

To start packing and moving business, first of all, you have to make an effort on research in this industry. 

HOW TO REGISTER A COMPANY IN PAKISTAN

First of all you will need to complete documents for the registration of a company. Following are general steps to register a PRIVATE limited company in Pakistan:

1. APPROVAL OF COMPANY NAME

Choose a unique name for your company that sets you apart from the rest in the industry. Ensure not to include any prohibited words.

2. SUBMIT DOCUMENTS

After the approval of the company’s name, submit incorporation documents to the SECP i.e Securities and exchange commission of Pakistan.

3. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

After the submission of the documents, the SECP evaluates them and checks their validity and grants a certificate of incorporation and a digital signature.

4. DEPOSIT SHAREHOLDER’S AMOUNT

The shareholders must now deposit their corresponding amount of shares to the company’s bank account.

5. REGISTRATION TO THE FBR

Now the company must be registered to the FBR (federal board of revenue) to get NTN (national tax number).

If you do not want to register your company,you can use an alternative option that is to attain a branch office. However, a branch office or company of any kind or a liaison office can not take part in trade activities.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Financial analysis and planning is a very important part of a business plan. Packers and movers is a service-based business, it requires investment in vehicles. A financial plan analysis consists of cash flows management, investment management, debt, and tax management.

According to the size of the business, you can invest in vehicles and equipment. Also, you will need to calculate the costs of staff and packaging materials. Find out different expenses going to incur.

You can attain financial assistance to purchase vehicles from dealers. For more expenses, you can take cash loans. 

DETERMINE BUSINESS MODEL FOR YOUR SERVICE

To determine the business model for packers and movers, you will have to assign your target audience and the area of operation based upon the size and capacity of your business. Decide if you want to start a domestic or international service, and single or multiple services.

HIRING AND TRAINING STAFF

Hiring an experienced staff is one of the most important operational tasks. According to the need, hire your staff, and that must be experienced and efficient. After procurement, train the employees to get maximum benefits. 

CONCLUSION:

Home or office relocation can be a frustrating task if done alone. There are a lot of things to be considered if you want to relocate safely. The packing, loading to the trucks, hiring trucks and laborers, unloading, and unpacking alone can be a very tiring process both mentally physically. 

Thankfully, there are professional service providers available for individual or business relocation. Hiring a Packing and moving company is way better than doing it alone.