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IAM: what's in a name?



The International Association of Movers (IAM), an evolution of the long-established Household Goods Forwarders Association of America (HHGFAA), came into existence in 2009. But what, exactly does the organisation do and why should any moving company consider becoming a member?

Here, Steve Jordan chats to the organisation’s President, Terry Head, to find out.


EDITOR'S PICKS


Insurance responsibilities

A refresher for business owners on their responsibilities regarding two key insurance policies: public and employers' liability.

Extended home-buying schemes


In the Budget Chancellor George Osborne announced new plans to help people buy their own homes. The Help to Buy scheme, which began on 1 April, expands a previous initiative, FirstBuy, which was aimed solely at first-time buyers.

"Spanish for you boy ..."


Last October Brian Charles was enrolled into the IAM Role of Honor for his services to the moving industry.  Here Brian reflects on his career in moving.

Shipping rates kept in check

With much speculation earlier in the year that household goods shipping rates were likely to increase The Mover spoke to Harm Meierdirks of OSA, to find out how the market is holding up.


Moving in Bhutan


Leko Packing, Moving and Logistics is Bhutan’s first packing and moving company.

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Alfabet Removed


Alfabet Removals has mover from its old premises in London NW10 out of town to the leafy suburbs of Hemel Hempstead.


Source: FEDEMAC

Pound Gates participating in charity walk


On Sunday 30 June, 2013, Pound Gates and Sevatas have a team participating in the 37th Orwell Walk. The 70+ team includes staff, friends, families and business connections.

Coalition has made UK tax system worse


The majority of small businesses in the UK have taken a dim view of changes made to the tax system by the current government, research by the Forum of Private Business shows.

Funding for LNG research in Spain


The EU will co-finance a study to determine the required steps to integrate Liquefied Natural Gas refuelling technology and infrastructure on the TEN-T road network in Spain.

BIFM Ireland Southern Branch


The British Institute of Facilities Management’s Ireland Region has announced the establishment of a new Southern Branch in the Region.

Teddy Bears for Sandy Hook children


AIReS in Pittsburgh has been collecting teddy bears to give to the surviving children from the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary in December last year.

UK business banking in a mess


The FPB has said data released in the BDRC Finance Monitor for SME lending highlights ongoing problems with business banking in the UK.

Brake welcomes scrapping 80mph plans


Road safety charity Brake has strongly welcomed the news that Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin is resolved to cancel proposals for 80mph motorways.

Anglo Pacific Ships Wembley Gates


When the gates from Wembley Stadium went up for auction, few would have predicted that they'd be shipped off to Chile. 

Ultra low emission zone for London 


Boris Johnson has announced the creation of the world’s first ultra-low emissions zone by 2020.

White & Co use landing craft


It’s not every day that a removals company has to use the services of a landing craft to deliver furniture for a customer, but for the guys at White & Company’s depot in Guernsey it’s all in a day’s work.

Online booking open for The Mover Conference

Have you booked for The Mover Conference 2013 in October?  To book online and enter the free draw for a Silverstone Experience Tour click  here.   One ticket will be drawn every month so the earlier you book the more chances you have of winning!

Steve Jordan, Editor of The Mover, explains why we've decided to host The Mover Conference.

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