Every good business is bound to expand at some point when things start falling into place. At this stage, you might need to relocate to a new office space that can accommodate all the employees. You’ve signed the lease, now what? Making this move can be very intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you’re going away from your current locality. For one, having to stop the normal operations to cater to the move and letting all your clients know can be a demanding process.

However, with the right strategy, your first step towards a new life in business shouldn’t be intimidating. Once you have everything sorted out, you can contact one of the companies specialized in this field to come and take care of all the packing and transportation. But before you start moving you should sort out these tasks:

Assign a Move Leader

The first, and most important step, is to assign someone the responsibility of being in charge of organizing and completing the move. This will entail a great deal of time and whoever is doing it should have there regular work load reduced to ensure they have the time to do a thorough job coordinating the move.

Insure Your Things

The very first thing you should look to sort out is the insurance cover of all your things, from furniture to computers to other machines used by the business. Make sure to have both moving  insurance and business insurance. It will go a long way in giving you peace of mind as you try settling into the new environment. If you have purchased your new office space, you will also need office insurance.

Take an Inventory

It is important to take the time to take a complete inventory of your furniture and equipment. This will allow you to plan the locations of the items in your new space and determine if you need to buy anything else.

Schedule Movers

Now that you’ve sorted out the factors above, you can then schedule the movers. Of course, you’ll interrupt the normal operations within your business in one way or another. You will end up having some of your employees working at the office for only for a few hours within the move week. You need to be aware of this and make appropriate arrangements.

The objective is to cause as little inconveniences as possible. One way of meeting this goal is by planning the relocation process during low seasons, if possible. For instance, some companies experience a reduction in business during the festive months. If yours falls under this category, then that would be the ideal time to make the move. It’s also wise to make your customers aware as early as possible so they can make plans as well.

Telecommunications & Internet

In this day and age telecommunications and Internet are critical factors to the functioning of most businesses. Check out your options. If you are going to make a change, this is a good time to do it. Make sure and check with your provider of choice how much lead time they need to ensure you are up and running on day one. The last thing you want to happen is to move and not have the connections you need to get to work.

Janitorial Service

The janitorial trash collection service is dependent on the lease agreement. Some buildings have this covered in the monthly rent while others require that every business owner takes care of their waste. It is, therefore, important that you check your lease beforehand.

Change Your Address

Your mail address is another crucial factor, and most people end up forgetting about it. As such, some of your parcels might be delivered to the wrong address for the first few days or weeks, and that’s something you’d want to avoid. Make sure you edit all your documents, social media details, and other online platforms immediately. Also, you can go the extra mile and inform your clients through your social media pages or through email and text messages.

Conclusion

Whether it’s your first time moving offices or not, there are several factors that you should always keep in mind to make this process smooth. For instance, it’s recommended that you choose a day that will cause very little inconveniences to your customers. Also, sorting out the necessary insurance covers and trash collection services will give you an easy time to settle into the new environment. Once you’ve moved everything to the new location, changing your address should be the priority.

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