Sometimes, the best business ideas come from personal experience. When Michael Steiner needed to move to a new house, he discovered a moving company that rented out high-quality boxes instead of disposable cardboard ones. The service impressed him but was only available locally through moving companies.
He saw an opportunity to make this eco-friendly option more widely available and started DiniBoxx. When managing bookings in spreadsheets became too challenging, he chose Booqable to streamline his rental operation.
A sustainable moving solution
When he was moving to a new house, Michael first discovered the concept of renting moving boxes. He rented robust boxes from a local moving company and was impressed by how much better they were than disposable cardboard boxes. The experience showed him there was an opportunity to offer this service more widely in German-speaking Switzerland.
In 2021, he started DiniBoxx to rent out high-quality moving boxes and transport trolleys. The business helps people and companies reduce waste while using better materials for their moves. Customers can pick up boxes from several locations or have them delivered directly to their homes. After the move, DiniBoxx collects the boxes from the new location.
The company works with both individuals and businesses, offering customized solutions for property management companies handling apartment renovations. This flexibility has helped them serve a growing market of self-movers looking for sustainable moving solutions.
From spreadsheets to software
When Michael first started DiniBoxx, he managed all bookings through Excel spreadsheets. This made it difficult to keep track of information that was scattered across different files. Processing payments was also challenging without an integrated system.
He began looking for software that could centralize his booking management and allow online payments. After exploring different options, he found Booqable met his needs. The system allowed him to manage all his bookings in one place and accept online payments through his website.
Now, customers can easily book boxes and trolleys through the DiniBoxx website. Michael uses the mobile app to process pickups and returns, which has streamlined his operations. The entire booking process is simpler for both him and his customers.
Becoming established
Michael aims to make DiniBoxx an established name in the Swiss moving industry within five years. He wants self-movers throughout German-speaking Switzerland to know and trust DiniBoxx for their moving equipment needs. With streamlined operations and growing recognition, he’s steadily working toward this goal.
