Office Relocation Preparation
How to Prepare your Business for an Office Relocation
If you want your business to reap the benefits of an office relocation, and execute the move without it affecting any valuable business time, you will need to plan and prepare your business well in advance.
The preparation stage is key and requires the most time and effort - and if it is executed properly then the rest of the office move process will fall into place.
Make sure you are in a position to Move Office
It is absolutely vital that you check your office lease for the notice period and how you should exercise it. If you need to exercise a break clause to exit lease, speak to a Tenant Rep Broker to ensure it is executed properly.
What are you looking for in your next Office Space?
If you are vacating an office property, then you must have a clear idea of what does and doesn't work in your existing space. Cost, size, location, amenities and office lease considerations are all things to bear in mind, and will help define your new office space requirements more clearly.
Has everyone got "buy in"?
Make sure you have agreement from key decision makers within your organization about the relocation. Relocating the business is never an easy decision to take, and can be a costly exercise, so make sure everyone has "buy in" as to the reasons behind the move and the need to relocate.
Can you afford to Move Office?
Moving office can be a costly project, and even if you are downsizing or opting for cheaper office rent, the migration and advisory fees can all add up. Make sure you have adequate funds, as cutting corners and trying to do the key stages of the office move without professional advice will end up being disasterous in the long run!
Who's in Charge?
Another important task to do in the relocation preparation stage, is to appoint someone within your organization who has the time, organization and communication skills to manage the office relocation from start to finish. This usually falls with the Office Manager, HR Manager, Office PA or Facilities Manager to ensure that everything on the Office Move Checklist gets done by the appointed time and within budget.
Prepare your Office Relocation with this Office Move Planner. It outlines the key stages you need to consider to manage your office move successfully.
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