Essential Tips for Moving Your Business Without Losing Productivity

If you’re moving your business to a new location, you may expect to face a period of chaos or disruption. But the good news is that there is a lot you can do to make the most of this critical transition. Here, Farelli Corporate Group shares everything you need to plan a successful move for your business.

Create a Timeline

According to ADAA, having a plan of action can go a long way in easing fear or anxiety. The same holds true for a move – having a concrete timeline helps you anticipate everything you need to do at every step.  Below, find a tentative timeline to follow (but be sure to personalize this with your particulars):

• Six weeks before the move: Gather packing supplies, decide what to keep, declutter and research moving companies.
• One month before the move: Buy items you’ll need for the new office, let your utilities and service providers know, and decide on a moving company.
• Three weeks before the move: Start packing.
• One week before the move: Clean your new place to prepare it for the move and clean up your old office to keep your deposit.
• After the move: Set up furniture and security and change your address with significant institutions and providers.

You may also want to consider staggering your move. Spiceworks reports this involves retaining both business spaces temporarily to give yourself enough time to set yourself up entirely.

Effective Communication

Another essential element that will help you breeze through your move is effective communication. Be sure to inform your employees about the move and everything it will entail to ensure productivity through the process. You should communicate information about moving dates, the particulars of the new office, and any responsibilities you expect team members to take up during this time. In addition, you will need to communicate with vendors and suppliers as this move may affect operations. If your office is client-facing, be sure to keep customers in the loop, too, by informing them of the change of address. You can do this by updating your social media pages or sending a newsletter to your client database.

Put Items in Storage

One of the most significant time sucks in the moving process is deciding what to do with some items. If you’re finding it tough to make these difficult decisions right now, you can put them in storage to buy yourself some more time. This is an excellent option for items you aren’t ready to get rid of or don’t have enough space in the new office. Cost-wise, you can expect to find a 5 x 5 storage unit for as low as $35 in the Pittsburgh area. Some storage centers do offer discounts to new customers, so be sure to ask about promotions to further save money.

Find Quality Movers

As a business owner, you likely have an endless to-do list going at all times. The last thing you want to do is take on all the logistics and responsibilities of a move. Finding local movers in your area will be the way to go, as you’ll be able to focus on your business while getting the moving taken care of.  Search for ‘movers near me’ and evaluate your options by reading reviews online. You can then meet with a moving company to get a quote and discuss your needs. Many companies also offer deals or credits, which can help if you’re worried about moving costs.

Moving your business can be challenging, but this problematic transition also brings new opportunities to your business. Proper planning and hiring quality movers can also go a long way in easing yourself through the process without disrupting productivity or profitability!

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