subject: Uk Self-employed Head For The Sun [print this page] A large number of people think about moving to a warmer climate and how nice it would be to go to work with the sun on your back rather than have a biting wind in your face. According to the results of a new survey which was released earlier this month, one quarter of self-employed workers fancy doing just that.
A survey carried out by broker Foreign Currency Direct found that when it polled 2,000 small and medium-sized firms, around 25 per cent of the bosses said they would consider moving to another country around the world in the next five years.
The search for a better work/life balance was unsurprisingly the main reason that people cited for wanting to move. Two out of five people said tax rises which have been proposed by the new coalition government have made them consider looking at starting again overseas, while one third believe there is a greater chance of building a profitable business abroad rather than in the UK.
As with most surveys of this kind, Australia and New Zealand come out as the top destinations for people considering a life of sun, sea and sand. So if you are thinking about joining the hordes, then youll need to start thinking about ways of shipping to Australia and the companies that can help you get your possessions all that way in one piece.
Wherever your destination, one of the most important things is to carefully choose the firm that you are going to entrust your belongings to. Finding a low price for shipping is important, but there is no point paying peanuts if your goods wont actually arrive at their destination. It is far better to find an international removals company that has years of experience shipping to countries around the world and is capable of looking after your belongings.
Go online and see what options are available. Do plenty of research and have a look if the firms you are considering are members of professional organisations such as the Federation of International Furniture Removers (FIDI) or the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America (HHGFFA). Have a look at reviews and make sure whether youre shipping to Australia or Cyprus, the company you have chosen will take the very best care of your goods.