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What Are Move Management Services

Relocation is easy when it comes to moving items from one place to another. However, when it comes to moving your employees, then it is a different story. This is why many corporations choose to work with move management services to make the employee relocation process smoother. But, what is a move management service, exactly? Well... we are here to answer that question, and even give you some advice.

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5 Steps to Successful Headquarters Relocation

Relocating a business is slowly becoming a common occurrence where businesses have more space to hire more employees. But, the trick is to relocate headquarters as smoothly and easily as possible. Well, if you are in the market for business relocation then we have 5 easy headquarters relocation tips to get you all moving.

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Video Survey Apps Improved the Relocation Industry- How They Do It

Video survey apps are not only one of the fairly recent relocation industry trends but they are certainly taking the relocation industry by storm. They can help redefine interactions between clients and professionals by enhancing communication. As well as streamlining assessments. A video survey app can make the moving experience a lot more customer-centric and easier to handle the move.

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Things to Know Before Moving to Berlin

American citizens moving to Berlin, Germany, can be more common than you think. Many people uproot and move overseas to Berlin for numerous reasons. And, we have a guide for you on living in Berlin and how you can get there. As well as a way to save your time and money during your moving process. Let's get into it.

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Moving to the US States with No Income Tax

Saving money is a goal that very few people can achieve. One of the ways is to move to places that have less tax to pay, and even better if there is none. This thought brings us to give you a list of the US states with no income tax where you can potentially move to. And, how you can move to them while saving your time as well as your money.

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Moving to Switzerland from the US - Making CH Your New Home

The neutral country of Switzerland is anything but average. There is a surplus of nature, culture, and a high quality of life. To zero people's surprise, many Americans are moving to Switzerland because of what it offers. You can be one of them too by using this handy, short guide to moving to Switzerland. We will even give you a service to use if you are planning on moving your company to Switzerland. However, you would want to do your own further research about the visas, and paperwork requirements. As well as to speak to a professional so that you know exactly what you need in terms of paperwork to get the process going smoothly.

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How to Move Internationally Successfully - Our Top 5 Tips

An international move can be seen as a pre-adventure prior to your new adventure in a different country. There is the organization of international relocation, packing, getting through customs, and more. While this may sound boring, the outcome is outweighed by the destination to the end goal. And, here we have collected our top 5 tips to help you make your international move a successful one.

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Tips for Moving to Toronto, Canada

The neighbor up North, Canada, is a very inviting place for Americans looking to have a bit more multicultural and vibrant life. Toronto is where it’s at and this article will tell you why you should or shouldn't move to Toronto. So, check this out to find out why Americans are moving to Canada.

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What to Know Before Moving to China

The Red Dragon commonly referred to as China is a unique country from the point of view of the Western world. From cultural nuances, practical tips, and gain more insight to your new future home, this article aims to help you make the move to China. And, give you some advice on what you need to know before moving to China.

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Typical Relocation Packages: What Are They?

Relocation packages are necessary when it comes to the moving experience. Regardless of whether it is a move for professional or personal reasons. A relocation package gives you the support you need to make your move a greatly smooth one. Here is what you should know about the average relocation package.

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How to Negotiate Relocation Benefits

The art of negotiation comes in handy for every aspect of your life. From getting your kids into bed, to securing a more favorable relocation package and relocation benefits. You would have to know what relocation assistance you would need and how to negotiate to get them. Making your case is part of getting the right relocation benefit in this world of global mobility. Here is how you can get the right relocation packages for your corporate relocation needs.

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Relocation Tax Gross-Up - What You Need to Know

Taxes are everywhere and for everything. Even relocation has not escaped this notion of life. Relocation expenses can and a lot of the time do have tax implications. Many employees and employers do not know what Relocation Tax Gross-Up is and this article aims to change that. Certainly, with corporate relocation on the rise in recent years. But, first, reach out to a professional and do your research (if you are an employer or a curious employee). This article is just to point you in a direction to start your thinking and learning process, it is not a cure-all. With that, let’s start with…

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Relocation Bonus VS Relocation Reimbursement

Corporate relocation comes with a lot more organization when compared to a personal move. One of the things to take into consideration is choosing between getting a relocation bonus or a relocation reimbursement. To make this decision you would first need to know what is the difference. As well as what are the pros and cons of each. This article can give you that information. But, it is important to reach out to a professional before you solidify your decisions.

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Moving to Sydney from the USA

Crikey about moving to Sydney, the more blokes and sheilas read, see, and hear about Australia the more of them want to take the trek down under. Some even want to go down to live with the unusual range of opportunities, adventures, animals, and wild nature. Once an adventurer at heart, an adventurer to the end. Sydney, Australia not only is a name you can name your child without strange looks but it is also a mixture of a rising art scene, and a modern lifestyle mixed with amazing, hot beaches, appealing to many who would like to move to Sydney. So, before you grab your lager, prepare your barbie (BBQ) and enjoy the weather of Sydney, you would first have to move down there.

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Where Are Millennials and Gen Z Moving To?

Gen Z and Millennials may not have that much in common. Probably due to the age difference between Millennials being born between 1981 and 1996 and Gen Z from 1997 to 2012. But, there is some overlap between the Gen Zers who were born in 1997 and the Millennials born in 1996. Some of the things that these generations have in common are relocation patterns. Either for work, relationships, or fun. Find out why and where Gen Z and Millennials are moving. So, stay tuned for more generational moving patterns.

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Spotlight on the LGBTQI+ Community in the Moving Industry

All people around the world want to feel a sense of belonging within their own community and be accepted by their new communities when they move. This is especially significant for LGBTQI+ individuals who encounter unique challenges and experiences when they consider relocating to a different city or country. The universal desire to be embraced for one's authentic self and to be surrounded by individuals who understand and accept their identity is paramount. Thus, we are celebrating LGBTQI+ mobility and showcasing the most LGBTQI+-friendly destinations to facilitate a smooth transition. Wishing you a joyous Pride Month filled with acceptance and inclusivity.

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PCS Move Checklist for Your Next PCS Move

People in the Military or Navy tend to move around a lot. This is part of the job and regardless if it is your first PCS move (Permanent Change of Station move) or your million one organizing it as well as staying on top of things can be a challenge. Well, you can use this checklist to keep your Military PCS move or Navy PCS move to run as smoothly as possible. But, just to confirm…

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Is It Worth Moving to Zurich?

Switzerland’s Zurich is a charming city with a thriving cultural scene. Allow Alpine views, Swiss chocolates, an efficient transport system, and exploring a historic town to become part of your norm. Just make the move to Zurich and it will be. Here is how moving to Zurich from the US can be smoothly done. And, you most probably already know that you want to make the move since you are reading this article, so let’s advise you how. But, always remember to speak to a professional when it comes to legal matters such as customs, paperwork, etc. If you are moving to Zurich with your family, then you will want to make sure that their paperwork is in order too.

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Moving with a Baby? Make it a Smooth Moving Experience

Babies are simple yet complex creatures where they feel things that they cannot put into words. Or they put into words that only they fully understand. This is why moving with a baby from house to house, country to country can be a real challenge. However, it does not have to be if you prepare in advance. You just have to plan well, prepare with them in mind (obviously), and follow this guide for moving house with a baby. But also speak to a professional, this article is merely a little guideline.

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Moving to Shanghai from the US - What You Need to Know About

The call of Shanghai may be in your ear and there is a good reason for you to feel like moving to Shanghai. Shanghai offers a lot of opportunities for jobs, lifestyle and certainly a change of culture. The city is a mixture of modern attractions and old culture fitting together like a 3D puzzle. China’s global financial hub and one of its largest cities can give you a lot to do. Not only in your working life but your expat one as well. There are a lot of expats and foreigners making Shanghai their new home.

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Top 10 Best Cities to Start a Career in 2023

When deciding which are the best cities to start a career in the US for you to move to, there are a lot of factors to consider. Not just the job market, job opportunities, or anything with ‘job’ in the phrase. But also lifestyle such as a social life, cost of living, how to grow your career in that city, the competition, etc. Here are our top 10 best cities to start a career in 2023 list.

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National Moving Month May - Moving Trends of 2023

May is known as national moving month. This is because a lot of people, mostly families, take advantage of the summer weather, and time off school to relocate to their future forever home. Furthermore, with the increase of remote workers, people are looking into cities, countries, and places that would be better suited to their work environment and income since traveling to and fro the office is not necessary for them according to Moving Trends of 2023. Therefore, they can live anywhere as long as there is a stable internet connection. Also one of the moving trends in 2023 is that there may be more affordable housing as well as a growing job market to attract people to certain cities and towns.

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What You Can Store in Storage Units

Storage units can be a worthwhile investment when you do not have a lot of space in your home. Likewise, even if you do, you may just not want to be overwhelmed with everything all at once. Therefore, you may want to think about renting out a storage unit. As the name suggests, you store items in the unit. However, not everything is allowed to be stored. It is best to speak to the storage facility before you start using the units, to learn what is allowed, and what is not. Here is a guide for you, but it is always best to ask.

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The Call of Germany - Moving to Germany from the US

“Das Land der Dichter und Denker”, as in “The country of poets and thinkers,” more commonly referred to as Germany. With a nickname like that, it is easy to see that Germany can be an inviting place for not only poets, and thinkers, but everyone in between. And moving to Germany does not have to be a daunting task. Certainly, when you plan and get the moving process going. With that, here are some of the ways that will make moving to Germany from the US easier.

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What Are the Most Moved-to States?

Millions of people have been and are planning to relocate from one state to another. Reasons could be for work opportunities, families, studies, lifestyle, cheaper tax or cost of living, etc. Some states are more popular to move to than others while other states can suit a certain demographic more. Therefore, check out the most popular states to move to before you get your bags packed.

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