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Checklist For Business Relocation
Checklist For Business Relocation | Three Movers
Organization is essential when you’re relocating a business. You want to ensure that you experience as little downtime as possible and that when you move into your new office or warehouse, your company is able to hit the ground running without missing a beat. Here are some of our best tips for commercial, business, and corporate moving that will help make sure everything is accomplished as efficiently as possible.
Establish Your Moving Budget
One of the first things you should do as a business is to establish a moving budget. Try to include anything and everything that might be involved in the move. If you are relocating employees, be sure to include any expenses related to their move as well. The more you can include in a moving plan, the less likely you are to have any surprise costs down the line.
Notify Employees & Customers
Keeping everyone on the same page is important and that can involve a lot of moving parts when you’re running a business. Notify your employees and customers as early on in the process as you can. The more time they have to plan and adjust, the more it will help your relationship in the long run. Try to establish that you’ll be doing everything possible to prevent extended downtime for your customers and limit loss of pay for your employees. A good moving company should be able to help make sure you get back to business as quickly as possible. If you’re renting office or warehouse space, be sure to notify the landlord of your plans so that you’re not left paying for unused space after you move.
Make An IT Plan
Computers and electronics are often the backbone of any modern business and it’s important to have an IT plan in place so that all aspects of your business can run normally once you’re moved. Work closely with your IT team to formulate a plan of how to safely move any electronics and get them back online right away when you arrive at your new work space. Make sure the moving company you use is aware of any items that need to be handled with care, or if there are any temperature concerns if you’re moving servers. The more information they have, the more they’ll be able to help.
Three Movers has been helping businesses, non-profits, corporations, and retail locations with their moving needs for more than 10 years. We provide a hands-on approach to all our professional clients and work with you to formulate a moving plan that meets with their expectations. If you need help relocating a business, feel free to contact us today at (888) 202-0036 for a FREE quote!
Arrange For Inventory Transport
If part of your business involves maintaining an inventory, that’s one of the most important aspects of your move. Make sure you make sufficient arrangements to get everything moved together if possible so that you can more quickly organize and arrange things in a way that makes sense for your company. Try to have the moving company you hire visit in person so that they can get a correct assessment of how much space and labor is required to get everything moved at the same time.
Change of Address
Changing the address of a business can involve a lot of paperwork and contacting many different people. From the IRS to banking institutions to insurance carriers, you’ll need to make sure you cover all your bases when changing your address. Don’t forget to order new stationery and mailing supplies that reflect your new location. If your company relies on a strong online presence, make sure you allot time to make the necessary changes so that your online profile is in line with your new physical address.
Consider Layout of the New Space
Have a layout plan before you get to your new work space. Ideally, you can work off of a blueprint or, at the very least, a precise diagram with dimensions to help you figure out where everything will go. Don’t forget to consider power sources, supply closets, server rooms, inventory space, and any other area that is essential to your business. Take a walk around your current space and make sure that you have ample room at your new location to keep the same elements in place.
Chris Townsend is a moving professional and relocation expert that has more than 10 years of experience in the moving industry. With a background that includes working in virtually every aspect of the company, he has distinguished himself as an integral part of our operations with expertise in all things related to moving.
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