While moving can be exciting, it’s also one of the most stressful times for children. A study by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology finds kids who stress over moving often have lingering problems in adulthood. That’s why Our Town America and local Raleigh franchise owner, Bassam Safi, have created the “Kids Comfort Moving Kit”- a stress-busting box of goodies that keeps kids upbeat and optimistic on the trip to their new home. […]
For the past several years, the mover rate has remained between 11.5 and 12.5 percent, according to new 2014 statistics released in March 2015 from the U.S. Census Bureau. The mover rate between 2013 and 2014 was 11.5 percent or 35.7 million people age 1 year and over. […]
Figuring out how to attract and keep customers is vital if a business is going to be successful and grow. And not just one strategy will get you there. Here are seven ways you can find customers and keep them hooked… […]
Our Town America, the nation’s premier New Mover Marketing franchise, has announced its first Washington location in South Puget Sound. This is big news as the Our Town America business model, a Direct Mail Marketing program specializing in delivering warm community welcome packages filled with free offers for new residents, is a perfect fit for South Puget Sound – a fast-growing city filled with local businesses eager to develop loyal relationships with new customers. […]
Remember the days when the new family in the neighborhood received a homemade pie and directions to all the cool spots around town from the family next door? Sadly, in today’s increasingly mobile and tech-savvy world, housewarming gestures are rare. And with moving numbers back on the rise, millions of movers are forced to explore their new town on their own and blindly seek out new relationships with area businesses. […]
Any business that wants to grow has two ways of doing this: 1) by growing your customer base, or 2)by increasing your average sale. To grow your customer base, you must reach out to new potential customers and engage them in your brand. Today, there are more marketing options than ever before such as digital marketing, email marketing, social media and direct mail. […]
Our Town America, the country’s first and fastest growing New Mover Marketing franchise, is teaming up with PMQ Pizza Magazine, the pizza industry’s leading trade publication, at 3:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 for a FREE webinar entitled “Turning New Movers into Loyal Customers”. […]
The neighborhood welcoming party for new movers sure isn’t what it used to be. Most Americans are so busy in today’s world that they hardly have time to say “hello” to neighbors they’ve known for years, let alone deliver pies, flowers, and other gifts to the door of their new neighbors. […]
While there are countless leading executives throughout the franchising community who are committed to providing opportunities for veterans, few can match the continued dedication of Our Town America CEO Michael Plummer Jr. […]
“From a business perspective, I am in complete control of my income. I know that I can generate as much revenue as I am willing to work for. I also know that I have a strong company support behind me that continues to develop products and processes that help me grow my income. I am not alone out here and I can focus on my customers and their needs. From a personal perspective, I am able to take my daughters to school every morning. I can be at their games and events that were subject to my work schedule in the past. I have a company I am building that I can pass along to them or sell for our future when needed…” […]
If you refer a business who partners with our new mover marketing program, we'll send you a $50 Visa gift card!
We only need a little info! If our database can validate and qualify your move, you will receive your welcome package in approximately 2-6 weeks!
