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Corporate Edge Org (CEO) Small Business Consultants in Boston HOME | Contact | About us | Special Projects | Business Writing | Food Writing SHOP TALK Business Class by Kitty Kaufman Trucking: Benny's Moving On the stress-o-meter of life it's up there at number ten. Whether it's up or downtown or clear to the other side of the country, it's moving. And a bunch of stuff is about to come between you and the new place and it is every single thing you own. One of the perks of being a grownup is you no longer have to do it yourself. Professionals do it better and it's not only their big trucks with fancy lifts. They know how to carry an antique armoire down three flights and move a piano up and out. They will pack all your stuff and place it inside the right-size carton remembering to tape the bottom first. And they show up on time with strong men with good backs. David Abotbool, president of Benny's Moving & Storage, specializes in commercial and residential moves. Here are his recommendations. Start with a floor plan numbering the rooms and showing where furniture is to be placed. Next, check the company's record with the Better Business Bureau. Set the date well in advance and load up on new cartons and tape. As you pack, label each carton with the corresponding room number. "Don't expect movers to disconnect or install appliances like stoves or refrigerators or computers," Abotbool says. "You need specialists for that along with the cable and other utilities." Some phone companies offer a great service for moving day; they'll keep your number live in both the old and new locations. He also recommends insurance that covers your goods beyond basic liability of 60 cents per pound. "When you've been around for 13 years," Abotbool said, "our greatest rewards are referrals and repeat business." For commercial and industrial clients, Benny's offers logistical services through their offices in Boston and Los Angeles including space planning, furniture systems, and library and records solutions. They provide packing (charged by the hour), packing materials, and phone quotes on smaller moves. Larger residential and commercial move quotations require an on-site visit. © June 27, 2005 for The City Shopper 40 St. Paul St | Brookline MA 02446 | 617. 388. 0062 |