{"id":15817,"date":"2013-11-25T13:30:55","date_gmt":"2013-11-25T20:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=15817"},"modified":"2019-07-16T14:34:25","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T21:34:25","slug":"earning-extra-money-for-your-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/25\/earning-extra-money-for-your-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Earning Extra Money For Your Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Workingtogether.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-15835\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Workingtogether-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"U-Haul Dealer Program is a partnership\" width=\"300\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Workingtogether-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Workingtogether-1024x784.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>According to Forbes, about 543,000 small businesses start up every month but more than that close down every month.&nbsp;As a small business owner you are always on a look out for ways of earning extra money for your small business and for ways to set your business apart from others. Being a part of the moving and storage industry might be the right move for you. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>17 to 20 million people may move this summer.<\/li>\n<li>1 out of 5 people move every year.<\/li>\n<li>The average person moves 11 times in a lifetime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As moving continues to be an integral part of our society and culture, the demand for moving equipment and locations also continues to grow. &nbsp;In order to offer more convenient locations to customers and reduce carbon emissions, U-Haul partners with local businesses. &nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Dealer\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20131125-earningextramoneyfor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U-Haul dealer program<\/a> allows businesses to bring in new customers and make additional income. U-Haul maintains and owns all of the moving equipment, so businesses need only a computer, little extra land and labor to get started.<\/p>\n<h3>Easy Start Up<\/h3>\n<p>Believe it or not, there are no start-up or franchise fees for the dealer program. &nbsp;As mentioned earlier, you just need a little extra land and labor.&nbsp;U-Haul will even help you with advertising by supplying&nbsp;basic signs, banners, product literature,&nbsp;moving guides, and packing planner checklists at no&nbsp;charge. Although you probably will not be spending $3.5 million on a commercial during the Super Bowl, as a small business owner you are aware of how much advertising can cost. U-Haul will even promote your location on their online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Locations\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20131125-earningextramoneyfor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Location Finder<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s In It For You<\/h3>\n<p>Back to the making extra money part, if you join the dealer program you will be receiving the highest commission rates in the industry, with 21% being the average! You will also have the opportunity to participate in U-Haul&#8217;s benefit programs such as Credit Union Membership or Fast Pay. Beside making extra money you will also share a name with a company that is associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/About\/Sustainability.aspx?&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20131125-earningextramoneyfor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainability<\/a> and eco-friendliness. Becoming eco-conscious is one way to set your business apart from other competitors. Joining U-Haul&#8217;s dealer program is guaranteed to bring &nbsp;your original business more customers!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ImageHandler-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-15831\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ImageHandler-1-282x300.jpg\" alt=\"U-Haul Dealer Program Sustainibility\" width=\"282\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ImageHandler-1-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/ImageHandler-1.jpg 822w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>You Are Not Alone<\/h3>\n<p>U-Haul will be with you every step of the way! When starting the dealer program you will be assigned a area field manager who will answer any questions or concerns you may have. In addition to having a field manager on deck, you will also have access to a variety of online resources and training materials that cover everything from successful sales strategies to how to hook up a trailer. As a small business owner you want someone there you can lean on.<\/p>\n<p>You aren&#8217;t just getting a dealership with U-Haul; you&#8217;re getting a supportive partnership. To get started simply fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/dealer\/application.aspx\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=hr&amp;utm_content=20131125-earningextramoneyfor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online application<\/a>&nbsp;or read more about the program online.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Do you have any tips for small business owners? 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