How To Make Moving To A New Office Easier On Everyone

Regardless of the nature of a business, committing to a physical move is never an easy project. A poorly planned move will easily upset the daily routine, and may even result in lost profits and unhappy customers. A seamless move from one location to another is very possible, but it takes a great deal of patience and planning. These simple but effective pointers will help any business owner to ease the pain of relocating.

The Master Plan

Having a good plan goes without saying. Attention to detail will ensure business owners that nothing slips through the cracks during the transition. Just as cities have disaster plans, every business should have a moving plan.

From administrative tasks such as transferring utilities, to assigning tasks for every employee involved in the project, there should be a solid plan ready to put in place, at least 2 months before moving day. This includes a master checklist that will help to make certain every last detail is being handled throughout the process.

The Skeleton Crew

It's true what they say. The customer always comes first. Customers will have little sympathy during even the most complicated company moves. It's critical to make certain there are employees to take care of customer needs during the relocation process. If the bulk of a physical move is going to take place during the course of one business day, there still needs to be a skeleton crew available to take care of day to day business needs. Regardless of the business, leaving customers in limbo for even one day will create a host of additional problems.

Offsite Storage

Part of the master plan will obviously involve moving physical property. From office equipment to inventory, there may be an occasion when offsite storage is necessary. Whether it's because a new location isn't quite ready, or there is valuable inventory that needs a safe place to call home, temporary warehouse space, or self storage units offer the perfect solution.

Cleaning House As You Go

There is nothing more frustrating than moving unwanted items from one location to another. Prior to moving day, part of the master plan should be taking a complete inventory of the business. Whether it's old office furniture, promotional materials, surplus inventory, or archived documents, taking the necessary steps to dispose of unwanted property before moving will help to avoid unnecessary headaches.

Making sure to have a rock solid plan will make any relocation project much easier in the long run. For extremely complicated moves, rehearsing the plan is never a bad idea.