Office Relocation - Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes When Relocating Offices
Many office relocations are riddled with problems because the same mistakes are made over again by companies moving office. All of the common mistakes can be easily avoided if you know what they are and know what to do to ensure a well-planned office relocation.
Office Relocation Mistake #1 - Not Planning Ahead
Office Relocations are complex projects with many moving pieces. They take a lot of advanced planning in order to co-ordinate deadlines, find the right office space, agree the necessary legalities of a new office lease, design and build out your new office space to your requirements, sort out all IT relocation issues .... and that's before you even start thinking about moving your people and equipment from "old" to "new" office. To be blunt, you will not get this right unless you have a clear understanding of the office relocation process. Once this has been grasped you then need to get planning your office move. Using the full suite of Checklists and Timelines on HelpMovingOffice.com will ensure you plan your office relocation without a hitch!
Office Relocation Mistake #2 - Neglecting the Legalities
An office lease signed in haste and without the necessary legal advice, will only lead to dire consequences further down the line. Make sure you take legal counsel from a Real Estate Lawyer before you finally agree anything with your new Landlord.
Office Relocation Mistake #3 - Poor IT Relocation
Your IT equipment and business phones are essential to being able to run your business. If you don't plan your IT Relocation properly, it may result in your PCs and phones not operating as they should when you get to the new office. Make sure you're covered for every eventuality with the IT Relocation Checklist.
Office Relocation Mistake #4 - Hiring a "Cheap" Office Mover
Hiring a cheap mover should be avoided - at all costs. There are so many examples of "failed" office moves directly because the companies in question simply hired the cheapest mover - without checking their expertise in office moves. Resist the temptation to go with the cheap quote until you have received 3 office moving quotes from office moving companies. Doing so will mean that you will choose the right moving company and expensive business disruption will be avoided.
If you want to be serious about the organization of your office relocation, read more common mistakes made by companies when they move office - and get practical advice on how to avoid them.
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