Tips to Help Plan a Smooth Office Move
Moving your business can be a stressful and disruptive experience that requires careful planning and good organizational skills. But not everything needs to be done at once, planning an office move can be broken down into manageable chunks, and by following these Office Move Tips you'll be better equipped to manage and execute a smooth office move.
When to Start Planning
Plan your office move well ahead of time. This will not only save on the amount of stress you'll be under closer to moving day, it will also enable you to take the time to make the right decisions, save money and avoid you making any critical mistakes.
Plan a Moving Schedule
When you are planning an office move, it helps to know what tasks you need to get done, and when they need to be completed by. Use the Moving Office Timeline to create a working schedule of all the tasks that need to be doneto plan a successful office move.
Plan a Moving Office Budget
Setting a realistic budget for the relocation is essential to help you manage and keep costs down. The Moving Office Budget Template gives you a clear idea of all the costs associated with moving office, so you can begin to get estimates from Office Moving Professionals and manage costs as your relocation project progresses.
Hire the right Office Moving Company
Working with the right Office Moving Company is vital to keep your operations running without any disruption or downtime. Choose an Office Moving Company who has experience in commercial relocations, has the right accreditations and understands your relocation goals.
Get I.T Ready
Moving IT equipment and business phones can be a logistical nightmare if it isn't planned correctly. You'll need to set up the IT infrastructure in your new office BEFORE you move, so all power and phone jacks are in the right place (and working!). Use the IT Relocation Checklist to help you plan your IT relocation so that your PCs and phones are working correctly on the first morning in your new office.
For a full list of Office Move Tips, get the FREE Office Move Checklist. It will take you through every stage of planning an office move, and it's packed with practical tips too!
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