Rules for Moving Office
Rules to Follow when Planning an Office Move
The first step to take when planning an office move is to understand the basic rules for moving office. This will help you get a good perspective of the tasks that lie ahead and the work involved in planning an office move.
The Golden Rules of Moving Office is a FREE invaluable download that details the 10 most important rules to follow when relocating your business. To help make your office move project easier, we've set out some of the highlights here:
1. Start Early
It pays to start planning your office move early. If your office lease is due to expire within the next 18 months now is the time to start planning to give you the best chance of success and help you make the right decisions.
2. Plan a Budget
Moving office without a clear and realistic budget in place results in overspending and cost creep. Your first step is to establish the costs involved in moving office using the Moving Office Budget Planner.
3. Take your Time Choosing Office Space
The office space you choose will be one of the most important assets your company has (from both a financial and operational perspective). You should therefore take your time defining your office space requirements and use the Office Space Checklist to help you choose and secure the right property.
4. Take Advice & Hire Professionals
There are certain aspects of planning an office move that are best left in the hands of professional advisors; like negotiating your office lease, verifying legal issues and moving your belongings safely and securely. You can't do it alone so find all all the advisors you need using our Professional Directory.
5. Communicate
Your employees will need to be informed, clients will need to be updated and utilities need to be set up in the new office. Use the Change of Address Checklist to keep on top of all those important organizations that need to be informed about your office move.
For the complete set of moving office rules, download the essential Golden Rules of Moving Office here.
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