The Relocation Center is a full-service relocation company. They are the largest Louisiana based relocation company and provide global relocation services such as temporary housing, household goods move management, consulting services, and much more! http://www.relocationcenter.com/
Simplify Accommodations, LLC is a leading provider of accommodations for the entertainment industry in Hollywood South. They provide outstanding options for housing including hotels, furnished apartments, luxury condos or exclusive private residences. http://www.simplifyacc.com/
Missy Higgins, President &
Melissa Higgins, COO
Melissa and Missy have over 20 years of experience in the housing & global relocation business. These family owned companies have made great strides and are innovative entrepreneurs in their field. They saw a need that had to be met and filled the void.
“Our certification as a woman owned business has opened doors to certain companies that we may not otherwise have had the opportunity to present our services.” With successful businesses, these ladies still have to find ways of attracting new clients. They credit word of mouth referrals and attending industry conferences & trade shows as their way to gain customers.
Formula for Success
“The economic downturn certainly affected our volume of business. Our business is heavily reliant on corporations and the overall housing market. Fortunately, we have a strong financial background and little debt. This enabled us to weather the storm better than many.”
Every business will endure a hardship sooner or later, but their certification has helped them along the way. “The networking opportunities of WBENC and WBEC South have been great for promoting both The Relocation Center and Simplify Accommodations. The certification has helped both to put us in front of a wider range of companies. Additionally, during the formal RFP process, which is most common for our industry, we are able to increase our scaled scoring due to our certification.”
Inspiration & Insights
Service, professionalism, and integrity are all things they strongly believe can grow a business. “Keep a positive attitude. When facing a decision on whether I can do something or not, I always turn to the quote of Henry Ford ‘Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right.’