Business Relocation - 5 Commonly Forgotten Tasks
If you've ever been involved with a house move before, you'll be all too familiar with the chaos that comes with a relocation. The issues for a business move are far more complex, and when you're dealing with complex business decisions, some seemingly trivial tasks get lost in the chaos.
Here are five things that many organizations forget when moving office that can cause significant problems for your business further down the line.
Change of Address Notifications
It's not just your clients you need to inform about your forthcoming change of address. There's a whole raft of organizations and office vendors you will need to notify. To remind you of who they are, this handy Change of Address Checklist will help you keep a check of everyone that needs to know your new contact details.
Signage
When your business moves to a new location, you'll want to make your presence known to neighboring tenants, and also make it easier for clients who pay you a visit. Displaying clear branded signage from street level is a great way to announce your presence at the new location and raise brand awareness at the same time. Make sure you consider this as part of your office build out so it's in keeping with the look and style of your new office design.
Updating Website & Email Signature Footers
Make sure all your email signature footers are up-to-date with the correct new telephone number and new address. These are very often referred to when clients visit you, and you don't want them turning up the old office. Your website contact page will also need updating, along with a location map that gives clear directions from major roads and public transport hubs.
Office Cleaning
Your existing office will need to be checked out by your Landlord to ensure that's in a good state of repair, so ensure you arrange a thorough office clean once soon after you've moved out. A professional office cleaning company will ensure everything's clean and tidy before you hand the building back over to the landlord.
IT Test Plan
This is an essential item that's often overlooked and can cause chaos on the first day in your new office. Your IT equipment and phones need to be thoroughly tested upon arrival so that everything's working as it should ready for when staff arrive. Coordinate the testing with your IT Telecom & Solution Provider who will make recommendations of what and how to test IT.
Use this Office Move Checklist to make sure your organization doesn't forget any last minute tasks before a relocation.
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