For any company, relocating to a new office is a mixture of emotions. On the one hand, it’s exciting to make the move and progress the business. On the other hand, it’s an incredibly stressful process.
In fact, the hassle involved with moving has reportedly caused 78% of businesses to delay making a move.
Thankfully, this article is here to offer at least a small portion of help. So if you’re relocating your company office, here are four points to consider:
Plan for the move well in advance
It’s a simple enough point, right?
Simply put, it would be crazy to try and do a spontaneous move to a new office. It’s even short-sighted and imprudent to think the work can be done successfully in just a couple of weeks.
A lot of work is required for a move. You also need to allocate a significant amount of time to complete the relocation in an efficient, stress-free manner. The latter topic is especially pertinent, as you want to limit the disruption of a move for your business as much as possible.
As for the plan, there are various different components required to create a smooth running operation. Some of these will be spotlighted in the following sections, but also ponder:
- The layout for your new office space
- Budgeting for the move
- The potential need to buy new equipment and furniture
- Updating documents and clients with your new address
Keep employees in the loop
Communication is essential for guaranteeing the relocation will be a successful one. This is particularly important when it comes to your employees.
Tell your employees as soon as possible about your plan to move the company. There are a number of reasons why. First of all, keeping them in the loop helps to relieve anxiety and stop any distrust from creeping into their mindset. They might also have concerns regarding the move, and it’s up to you to reassure them about the plan.
Plus if the relocation is to a completely different city or state, it might not be logistically feasible for some employees to also make the move. In this case, you will also have to plan for new hires.
Be intelligent with packing
Packing for a house move is a big enough undertaking, let alone one for an entire office. There’s furniture, computer equipment, business documents, and more that need to be packed ready for the move.
When doing this, take into account these tips:
- Clearly note what is in each box
- Let employees deal with packing their desks
- Donate unwanted items to charity
- Ensure everything will fit in the new office space
Pick the right moving company
A moving company is an integral part in the relocation process. You need to do your research on the specialist office movers available in the area.
When doing this research, never simply settle on the first moving company you find. In an ideal world, you should find three or four reputable moving firms and compare them. See which one has the best reviews and offers the most competitive quote for the relocation.
