Unfortunately, some businesses have difficulties on moving day because they didn’t develop a plan to get everything done. We’ll teach you four steps to help you manage your office move successfully. An office relocation strategy is a guide to tasks that need to get done before and after your moving day.
Here are 4 tips to make your office move easy:
1.) Do Some Research
Take into consideration how moving the office will affect the entire company and its employees so nothing is overlooked. We recommend that you never move your office during significant launches, major events or peak season. Choose a time when you can move without any added stress or conflict. If you can’t avoid moving during these critical times, the better things will go. Start planning as early as possible. Call some professional Office Movers and get some quotes. Check out their reviews to make sure you pick the best company to handle this project.
2.) Involve Employees
To keep your moving day on the right track, you’ll need everyone’s full cooperation. We recommend that you resolve any issues in advance to put a plan in place that everyone understands. It is a good idea to set up a meeting with your employees where you can brainstorm ideas and decide who will be responsible for managing the move and each department. Make someone responsible to be the contact person for the office movers. Keep everyone informed on the progress of the move, and make sure you identify and manage potential issues as they arise.
3.) Develop a Plan and Follow a Timeline
Having a plan is going to make life a lot easier. Without one, how can you expect to reach your goals effectively. Having a documented plan will ensure that all protocols are followed. An office moving strategy should provide a full overview of all the aspects of your move that can anyone can refer to. Include your office moving timeline in your plan. This should include:
- Communication
- Moving dates
- Storage dates
- Meetings
- Packing office contents
- Packing large and specialty items
- Disconnections
4.) Packing Supplies and Equipment
When you are planning a multiphase move or a single one it’s best to have all the right packing supplies to make your move easier. Consider using plastic moving bins because they are strong, durable and environmentally friendly. We recommend that you also develop a plan for specific office items that will require special treatment like artwork, large furnishings and IT equipment. You’ll need special equipment and packing materials to manage these items. The proper tools make it less difficult for you to prepare your office for moving. The Professional movers will evaluate your office and its contents ahead of time to ensure that they supply you with the proper equipment on your moving day.
Morrison Moving has been doing commercial office moving for over 30 years. We are the preferred Hamilton Ontario office mover. We offer everything you need to make your office move stress-free. We will keep your office move on the right track from start to finish.
Contact us now at (905) 525-8332 to get a quote. Quotes are always free!