Why Use an AIM Member? The Association of Independent Movers was formed to bring together removals companies that agree to comply with a code of practice that protects customers from bad business practises. The UK removals industry is unregulated, which means anyone with a van can offer
Read more →Are Your Ts & Cs Current? As a removals company grows and develops, new practices and policies are put in place. Sometimes this can be done by verbal instruction, particularly in smaller offices where writing a memo to pass across a desk to the only other staff
Read more →Event of the Year The Movers & Storers Show is the event of the year for independent movers and storers. There is no requirement to be a member of any trade association, there is no obligation to buy anything and it’s free to attend, (if you order
Read more →Later Exchanges in 2016 One of the biggest problems faced by removers is late access to unload. This can be for a few reasons, but is usually because of transfer of funds and ownership of the properties involved. As from next summer, this is likely to get
Read more →Member to Member Payment Terms This week’s Steering Group was attended by several members and guests. As usual, the meeting was very informal and social with much of the time being used for networking. However, there was also serious debate and discussion on a number of issues.
Read more →What Do You Do All Day? A question that office staff and managers are often asked, (not just in this industry, but in many others) is, “What do you do all day?” The implication is that there’s not much to do in the office. A misconception that can
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AIM would like to announce it’s First Training Day for the Removals Industry Manual Handling Location: Central Moves Ltd Skills Centre, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham, TW1 1DG Phone: 0208 892 0369 Date : 14 th July @ 9am As discussed at the recent Steering Group Meeting, AIM would like
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