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Los Angeles Business Journal Honors NorthStar Moving as a 2011 “Best Places to Work” Winner

Los Angeles Business Journal Honors NorthStar Moving as a 2011 “Best Places to Work” Winner

California’s premier eco-luxury, full service moving company awarded for workplace excellence by the Los Angeles Business Journal for second consecutive yearLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Moving®, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, offering local, intrastate, interstate, and international moves, as well as storage services, today announced that it was named to the Top 75 Best Places to Work in greater Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal for the second consecutive year. The honor recognizes NorthStar Moving’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions and company culture. The company ranked an impressive #17.“Wonderful isn’t it? Winning awards for a simple strategy – happy team members make happy clients! We take great pride in our commitment to our clients as well as our team,” said NorthStar Moving Corporation Founder and President … Continued

Go Green with your Whole Family!

Go Green with your Whole Family!

Laura McHolm, a green expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving is from sunny California, where NorthStar is the state’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage company. She sent us these tips to let us see how things are done Stateside – and because green is green – no matter where you’re from!

Best Places To Work 2011

Best Places To Work 2011

In 2011 the Los Angeles Business Journal included NorthStar Moving in their annual Best Place to Work list. This is an excerpt from the article in the Los Angeles Business Journal about all nominees.NorthStar Moving love having work flexibility, the ability to be promoted from within, and an engaging work atmosphere, NorthStar Moving welcomes employees to bring their child or spouse to work anytime. All company parties and activities are also family friendly.

How a Celebrity Moves Into a New Home

How a Celebrity Moves Into a New Home

Okay, good movers hate to drop things but I’m going to drop a few names to prove I’m legit. Our client list would make the top Hollywood Agents green with envy. And our insider stories would make tabloid fodder look like the Wall Street Journal on a pre-crash day. But we don’t kiss and tell. Discretion and attention to detail, and I mean every detail, is what counts in our business. Angelina Jolie, Eva Longoria, and Anthony Hopkins don’t call up just any average mover.[…] You can move like a star too! California’s premier eco-luxury moving company does not limit their clientele to the stars.  And, even if you don’t need the entourage, the details make the service. Each star-studded moving package can be custom tailored to your needs and it’s not as expensive as you might think.

The Inc.5000 List 2011

The Inc.5000 List 2011

NorthStar Moving Ranked #4923 on the INC. 5000 5th Annual list of 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America, and #122 in the Logistics & Transportation Industry category.

Moving Companies Truck Through Tough Times

Moving Companies Truck Through Tough Times

Ram Katalan Co Founder and owner of Chatsworth based NorthStar Moving Corporation, said the company has made a lot of inefficiencies in the wake of the house crisis ranging from tighter inventory control to improving Scheduling of moving trucks.

Summer Home Décor Tips

Summer Home Décor Tips

Laura McHolm, organizational expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving in Los Angeles, knows all about getting homes organized and looking fabulous for a new season. She’s worked with a who’s who of Hollywood homeowners — Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria just to name a few — and she was more than happy to share her expertise with the Decorating Diva. 

Decorating Diva: Welcoming summer, room by room

Decorating Diva: Welcoming summer, room by room

Laura McHolm, organizational expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving in Los Angeles, knows all about getting homes organized and looking fabulous for a new season. She’s worked with a who’s who of Hollywood homeowners — Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria just to name a few — and she was more than happy to share her expertise with the Decorating Diva.

Just Say “No” To Helping Friends Move

Just Say “No” To Helping Friends Move

Wondering how to politely avoid these awkward and exhausting requests, I asked Laura McHolm for some ideas. Laura is the co-founder of NorthStar Moving and has this advice: Me: When a friend asks you to help them move, how can you politely excuse yourself? Laura: You might say, “Wow, you have such wonderful stuff, I would hate to see anything happen to it. If it was me, I would want experts to do my move to make sure that everything arrives safely in my new home. The cost of hiring a moving company is a lot less than replacing your wonderful things.”

Getting A Workout While You Move

Getting A Workout While You Move

Rather than just feeling sore and tired, I sought out some advice from Laura McHolm of NorthStar Moving on how to move and exercise the right way. Laura laughed at my question and said, “Wow, you haven’t moved for a while if you’re wondering how to get a workout when you pack and/or move. And that can only mean one thing: you’ve accumulated a ton of stuff. And, man oh man, are you going to be sore if you don’t learn these simple tips.” (Fortunately, I’m not moving anytime soon. I just moved last summer and thought I’d help you other gals out!)

Mentally Preparing Your Kids For A Move

Mentally Preparing Your Kids For A Move

Summer’s almost here which means that families across the country will soon be packing up and moving! Many parents wait until the summer to move so as not to disrupt the school year, but regardless of when you move, it will be disruptive to your children. HeadDrama got advice from experts on how to make the transition a little easier for your little ones.If you’re staying in the same town or area, Laura McHolm, organizational expert and co-founder of NorthStar Moving says, “Set up a play date for the old friends to come over for a sleepover.” If you’re moving a great distance, help kids stay in touch with old friends with tech tools like Skype.

Moving With Kids – Secrets From Moms Who’ve Done It

Moving With Kids – Secrets From Moms Who’ve Done It

Most families tend to move in the summer months. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, it can be hard on your kids and the whole family. Although we have no plans to move again anytime soon, I thought I’d share some of what I learned, in hopes it might make things a little easier for other moms. Also, in order to give you the best advice, I’ve consulted with some other “moms on the move,” too.Laura McHolm suggests, “Wrap things you were going to give to your children anyway like books with car games, deck of cards, sticker books, puzzle books, joke books, reading books, crayola crayons, fun masks, etc. When you make stops along your route place the presents on the kids’ seats. When they come back to the car they will have an exciting gift … Continued

Bring Summer Into Your Home

Bring Summer Into Your Home

Preparing your home for summer can reduce clutter, redress your environment and create the perfect space for you during those hot summer days. Love To Know chatted with Laura McHolm, organizational expert and cofounder of NorthStar Moving, Los Angeles’ premier eco-luxury moving company, about bringing summer into your home and revamping your kitchen.For Laura McHolm summer is the ideal time to explore theme decorating in your home. You can bring out summer items like seashells, watermelons, flowers or whatever represents summer to you and your family. With a few subtle touches, you can transform your living areas in a summer respite.

NorthStar Moving Offers Cleaner and Greener Solutions with New Eco-Friendly Services

NorthStar Moving Offers Cleaner and Greener Solutions with New Eco-Friendly Services

Just in time for Earth Day, California’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage company teams up with Taylor Maids and E-Cycle Environmental to clean responsiblyLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of the spring cleaning season and Earth Day 2011, NorthStar Moving Corporation, California’s leading residential and commercial moving and storage company, is teaming up with the green and clean experts to put the clean and eco-conscious at ease during their move.Through a new spick and span partnership with LA’s top respected cleaning service, Taylor Maids, Inc., NorthStar Moving is proud to announce their latest eco-luxury service package delivering customized and toxin-free cleaning services. The new package has garnered an earthy nickname and can be requested individually or combined with any of NorthStar Moving’s luxury services:The Green Goddess – Make a vibrant entrance to your new domain. Let the dream green team show up on your doorstep … Continued

Giving Your Family an Eco-friendly Lifestyle

Giving Your Family an Eco-friendly Lifestyle

Since Earth Day is coming up this month, I wanted to share some tips on achieving an eco-friendly lifestyle. For the busy mom on the go, going green & keeping our families environmentally friendly can be a challenge. Many moms may not even know where to begin! Laura McHolm, organizational expert & co-founder of NorthStar Moving (Los Angeles‟ premier eco-luxury moving company) has shared some tips for the busy mom who wants to „green‟ her family. NorthStar Moving, has some pretty impressive green initiatives and has had clients such as Angelina Jolie & Eva Longoria.

Green Companies to Watch

Green Companies to Watch

Relocating has never been the greenest option: There’s the fuel and the endless stream of tree-depleting cardboard boxes. But NorthStar will move your office or home down the street, cross-country or around the world—and it’ll do it all in an emissions-reducing biodiesel truck. It uses 100 percent recycled content moving boxes and remodeled its main facilities for energy efficiency. No worries about broken plasma TVs here: North-Star Moving gets an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

NorthStar Earns Title Of Preferred Mover From America’s Top Luxury Residences

NorthStar Earns Title Of Preferred Mover From America’s Top Luxury Residences

The Carlyle, Oceanaire, The Cove, and others select California’s premier eco-luxury moving and storage companyLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Moving Corporation, California’s leading residential and commercial eco-luxury moving company has been named the preferred mover for California’s leading luxury residences. The Carlyle on Wilshire in Los Angeles, Oceanaire in Santa Monica, The Cove in Marina del Rey, Eastern Columbia Lofts in Los Angeles, Electra in San Diego, Plaza Irvine, and others have all selected NorthStar Moving to provide moving and storage services for their residents, totaling in excess of 2,000 prestigious residences across the Greater Los Angeles region.“We chose NorthStar Moving as the preferred mover of our luxury residences due to their extraordinary level of service which went far and above any other local movers,” said Action Properties Director of High-Rise Operations Bruce Ratliff. “In several high profile moves, NorthStar Moving moved residents out of their existing home, stored their belongings for several months until … Continued

NorthStar Moving Assists Pets On The Move

NorthStar Moving Assists Pets On The Move

California’s eco-luxury moving company expands luxury pet care services with VIP transportation for furry friendsLOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NorthStar Moving Corporation, the leading eco-luxury mover in California, has unleashed a new service with Animal Transporters/Pet Taxi LA, to transport pets safely, comfortably and affordably during a move. This new relationship expands NorthStar Moving’s luxurious pet care services, caring for every detail to ensure that people and their pets are pampered throughout the course of their move.By teaming up with Animal Transporters and their Pet Taxi Los Angeles division, NorthStar Moving eases the stress for both jet-set pets and pet owners during a move. While NorthStar Moving provides the celebrity treatment to its clients, the company’s affiliates step in to eliminate the confusion and fear that cats and dogs experience with relocating by providing the four-legged family members with the ultimate red carpet treatment. … Continued

Green Moving Company Receives Recognition

Green Moving Company Receives Recognition

Not only can a moving company go green, but it can also receive recognition for the environmentally conscious work it does. NorthStar Moving Corporation recently announced that it had received the Signature Award for Best Use of Green Practices by the California Apartment Association of Los Angeles (CAA-LA). The purpose of this recognition is to honor apartment communities and industry partners in the county. The CAA-LA honored NorthStar for offering an alternative to moving that is green from beginning to end.