NorthStar Moving Company has teamed up with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage to launch their first annual summer food drive competition to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Coldwell Banker and NorthStar Moving join forces to feed local hungry kids; donate food at Oxnard Beach Coldwell Banker to feed hungry children and help Oxnard win!
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2013 — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with Kandela, the experts in home services, to provide clients a complimentary personal concierge during their move. Now, with a single phone call, NorthStar Moving clients can speak to a knowledgeable concierge who will educate them on the best home services available, discuss pricing and service options, activate services, schedule installation times, and help in every way possible to bring their new home to life.“In another effort to transform moving into a welcomed experience, we are absolutely thrilled to offer our clients this free service,” said Laura McHolm, co-founder of NorthStar Moving. “Traditionally, moving comes with an endless list of service provider phone calls to make, research to do, and installation scheduling to balance, but now we are … Continued
Don’t want your movers or pizza-loving friends to shake it, break it? Need some pointers on how to pack that antique mirror? What about your collection of cowboy boots? Oh, and there is always that mess of cords….Well, I think about moving and packing all day every day. You probably don’t, and I hope you don’t. So let me get you movin’ with some simple tips that will keep every teacup in one piece and transform packing from a mess to an efficient assembly line.
Once you have de-cluttered, find a new home for your stuff and start a new trend – throw a reverse housewarming party! Set aside your unwanted items and instead of having your friends bring a housewarming gift, they are to pick one of your items and take it home with them. This is a great way to reunite with friends, find your unwanted things a good home, and de-clutter all at the same time!
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 24, 2013 — NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has teamed up with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage to launch their first annual summer food drive competition to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in LA County and Orange County are competing to collect the most food and monetary donations for their local food bank. The month long food drive kicked off July 19th.“One out of four children in Los Angeles County and one out of five children in Orange County are at risk of going to bed hungry tonight,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “And, many people don’t realize that those hungry children are dependent on their school lunches which could be their only meal of the day, so the need for food donations is even … Continued
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proudly joining forces with NorthStar Moving to help tackle the serious problem of hunger in Southern California.According to the Map the Meal Gap study, there are 1,749,600 “food insecure people” in Los Angeles alone and many hundreds of thousands more across Orange County—many of them children. “One out of four children in Los Angeles County and one out of five children in Orange County are at risk of going to bed hungry tonight,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm. “By donating even one food item to your local Coldwell Banker office, you will be helping feed a hungry child.”
When homeowners put their home on the market, they often make one of two mistakes. One is leaving their house as it is, opening the door to potential buyers and thinking it will sell. Or the number two mistake is, spending a lot of money to stage your home so that it will sell. Neither is true. I don’t care how well designed or clean your home is, everyone needs to stage their home to sell it efficiently, and you do not need to spend any money to stage your home. Time, yes! Money, no! The right approach is simply a change in mindset.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 08, 2013 — NorthStar Moving ® Company, the award-winning eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new customized package with A/G Refinishing, the master of furniture restoration, to provide refurbishment to modern and antique furniture before moving into a new home. The unique service transforms furniture back to its youth or with a new look, giving new life for a new home.A/G Refinishing uses the finest materials to revive, restore, and refurbish beloved furniture. Whether it is a scratch, watermark, a new color, or a complete build and restoration, the A/G skilled craftsmen carry out the task to the highest standard, bringing the piece to pristine condition.“We are thrilled to partner with NorthStar Moving as not only are we offering a seamless service to those in need of furniture restoration before a move, but we are also serving our … Continued
Is Googling “moving company” really the best way of seeing your clients smoothly into their new home? Sure, you will find a mover, but will you find a mover you would use again? Instead, educate yourself and your clients on what to look for when hiring a mover. Not only will their belongings arrive in their new place safely, you’ll also be setting your services apart. You’ll have them feeling well taken care of and cross off worries and to-dos from their list.The month of May is actually the kick off of the busy moving season and appropriately, National Moving Month. So, first, when choosing a moving company, reputation is crucial. And, a great reputation saves your clients time and money. But how do you know whom to trust and to recommend? Asking key questions not only uncovers a wealth … Continued
If you are one of us on the move this summer, LA-based NorthStar Moving, an award winning eco-luxury moving company, has a great online guide on how to pack. Pack like a pro with tips on everything from how to pack dishes to pictures and electronics. There are lists and how-to packing videos at http://www.northstarmoving.com/moving-tips/packing-tips/.
NorthStar Moving Company’s extensive green efforts earns a spot as one of the top 7 companies leading the way in green practicesNorthStar Moving® Company, the leading award winning eco-luxury mover in California, announced today that it has been named one of the top seven eco-friendly moving companies in America by MyMove.com.MyMove.com, the resource for stress-free moving, reached out to moving companies across the country, both those that operate nationally and locally, to see whose green practices stood out. NorthStar Moving was selected as one of the top seven in the entire country leading the way in eco-friendly moving for its commitment to their green efforts in their moving services as well as through their community outreach. In addition to the company’s entire fleet of moving trucks running on bio-diesel fuel, use of eco-bubble wrap, a green storage facility with efficient lighting and space usage, discounts … Continued
NorthStar Moving prides itself on its green efforts not only in its moving services, but also through its community outreach. The Californian company has partnered with several organizations in efforts to reduce waste, says Co-Founder Laura McHolm. Together with Habitat for Humanity ReStore, NorthStar Moving collects customers’ used furniture and donates it to those who need it. Their relationship with E-Cycle Environmental, meanwhile, promotes the proper recycling of electronics.
Los Angeles based NorthStar Moving Company has been providing local, long distance and international moving, storage, containerized transportation and freight-forwarding services to their customers since 1994.Several years ago, Ram Katalan, Northstar Moving’s co-founder and CEO and Laura McHolm, his HuffPo blogging partner began collecting, collating, and posting video testimonials from former customers at their company’s well optimized websites.
Moving is one of the most stressful times in life. It brings a lot of change, to do lists, financial concerns, and for your kids it means making new friends and maybe adjusting to a new school. The upside is that there are simple steps you can take to protect your kids from the shock of a move and make the move stress-free for them.
NorthStar Moving Company’s use of SFI Certified materials supports improved forestry practicesLOS ANGELES, CA – May 29, 2013 – NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading award winning eco-luxury mover in California, has been named an official supporter of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). As an advocate of responsible forestry practices, the company only uses moving boxes certified to the SFI Certified Sourcing standard, using fiber from responsible and legal sources.The SFI program’s comprehensive standard backs a strong commitment to sustainable forest management and continuous improvement, both on SFI-certified lands and on lands in North America that are not certified. This delivers enormous environmental, social and economic benefits to local communities. Since 1995, SFI program participants have contributed more than $1.3 billion for research activities, including forestry research, science and technology.“When we opened our doors way back in 1994 we were conscious … Continued
Summer is almost here and for families it’s the most popular time to move to a new home. In fact, nearly 40 million of us move in the summer and begin to plan in May. But, before you break out that moving checklist think about your kids and how the moving process may affect them.There are three elements to a successful move with kids to focus on before moving: timing, transition, and getting them involved.
In recognition of National Moving Month and the busiest time of the year for Americans to step into a new home, NorthStar Moving® Company, the leading award winning eco-luxury mover in California, has unveiled a new company website that provides useful resources for those organizing a household or a business for a move.The new website equips individuals, families, and organizations on the move with how-to videos, checklists, a move calendar, and much more to be informed and prepared before a move. Pack like a pro with the Packing 101 Tips and how-to videos that walk through every step from how much tape to use, how to pack dishes and electronics. Use the How to Choose a Mover checklist to pick the right moving company, avoiding hassles and scams. Check rules and regulations to understand legal rights and responsibilities, learn about insurance, and … Continued
The Los Angeles Business Journal presents a series of high profile events that bring together directors and business owners from all industries. We would like to honor Laura McHolm’s nomination for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s, 2013 Women Making a Difference Awards.
Come May and you usually think about Mother’s Day, May poles, flowers and Cinco de Mayo. But did you also know that it’s the kick-off to the busiest time of year when most of us move to new homes? Yes, May is National Moving Month. So, put down your posies and pick-up those cardboard boxes. Better yet, before you start packing, now’s the perfect time to start planning a smooth move and the best way to do that is to hire a great and reputable moving company.
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