How to lessen the stress when moving office
Moving office or moving house is largely considered one of the most demanding and stressful time someone will go through. To ensure things go a great deal smoother when moving office here are a few guidelines to help reduce the stress and ensure your office move is hassle-free.
1. First of all, plan ahead of time because it is impossible to become too prepared
There's a lot to think about from the design of the new office, what technology and infrastructure to install, right through to getting your belongings from A to B.
2. Get ready for any scenario as sometimes things don't go according to plan, so it's worth planning for contingency
Potential problems range from the electrical installer not arriving or computer glitches. Use the IT Relocation Checklist to help prevent any technical disasters.
3. Make use of the office move by improving your operating-system, switching to virtual desktop computers or maybe even purchasing new LCD monitors
4. With the exception that your office might be closed for business for any couple of days, make plans accordingly
Inform clients, stakeholders, affiliates and colleagues ahead of time, via e-mail or phone, and explain that your availability is going to be somewhat limited for a couple of days.
5. Create a back up of all your valuable data
The chances of losing it are slim, but if the unforeseen happens imagine the detrimental result on your business. Store the back up of data off-site and away from the move. By applying these office moving tips you can quickly lessen the stress associated with your office move.
Use the Office Moving Checklist to remember all the tasks you need to do and avoid any last minute panics.
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