Moving Office - How to Minimize Business Interruption
Businesses moving office all have the same goal; to have a seamless transfer to the new office and not lose any valuable business time during the process.
These moving office tips will help you relocate your business critical systems (PCs, phones, servers etc) without any hassle, delay or disruption to the business so your staff can operate back in full swing on the first morning in the new office.
Inventory all Equipment
Computer equipment and peripheralsSoftware and licencesPasswordsBusiness Phones hand/headsets
Transfer Business Phone Number
Ensure you are able to keep your existing business phone number when you move officeArrange for telecoms service to be transferred to new office Arrange for call divert from old number to new one if you are changingOrder additional phone jacks in advance as lead times can be long
Transfer Internet Connection
Ensure you can transfer internet connection over to new locationAssess wi-fi capability and broadband speed
Test all Equipment Upon Arrival
Outgoing / Incoming Phone CallsOutgoing / Incoming EmailsInternet AccessCRM and other softwareAccess to the Network from each PC
Back up Data
Back up all data prior to the move and store copy away from the moveTest backup before dismantling equipment to ensure it works!
Early planning of your IT Relocation will give your business the best possible chance of being fully operational quickly inthe new office. Use the IT Relocation Checklist to ensure you've got everything covered as far as relocating your IT equipment and business phones.
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