How To Move Office Without Losing Much Business?

Moving your business is very challenging as there are high chances of productivity decreases, especially if you do not have an effective strategy in mind. If you do not know how to and from where to begin this process, here are some tips to help you plan your office move smartly without impacting your company’s productivity.

1.    Make a Plan

Have a meeting with your key team members and create a plan together. This ensures minimal interruptions occur in the company’s operations. Besides this strategy, you also need to come up with a plan regarding inventory. To do this, conduct the following steps.

•    Examine the amount of inventory that needs to be moved.

•    Pay more attention to large office furniture and equipment.

•    Look at electronic equipment such as telephone, wall monitors, and computers.

•    Check for files, recorders, and manuals too.

•    Inspect cubicles that need to be broken down and reassembled at the new office.

2.    Replace Old Items with New Ones

Planning what not to move is as important as planning what to move. Rather than shifting your old items which takes up a lot of time and comes with additional moving costs, think about getting new items. It can be much more affordable. Moving is an opportunity to replace the old, upgrade your work environment and gain benefits of newer models. If you do not have the time to replace, consider donating or selling your items for a low price.  If you intend on giving away your old items and buying new ones, deliver it to your new location and set up your new office in advance to make your move less hectic.

3.    Track your Inventory

If you are planning on moving, it is crucial to track the inventory carefully by maintaining a list or spreadsheet of the inventory. This helps to ensure items are not misplaced during the move.  Label each box after packing its contents and mention which room it belongs to. Then number all the boxes as soon as you are done labeling the contents. Maintain the list of numbers and its contents to help you quickly identify what material is in which box and how many boxes are there in total.

4.    Right Packing Supplies

You need to pack in advance to avoid chaos. Spread out the packing workload and get the right packing supplies. Make certain you have enough packing supplies such as bubble wrap, packing paper, packing tape, packing peanuts, markers, shrink wraps, labels, furniture movers and sliders. Moreover, it is vital to use special purpose and different sized boxes. You can even go to stores to get moving boxes for free if you are running out of them or contact your removal companies in Adelaide which specialize in moving. The right moving box is necessary for every item, especially the heavy or fragile ones. Pack your things with the primary goal of protecting them rather than just getting them to the destination.

5.    Notify Customers and the Public

Notify the public by professional banners and signs stating the date of your move and new office address. As much as possible, try to notify your customers by sending emails. After the move, you need to put signs outside your office so that customers can spot it easily. Do not forget to notify your post office about the change of address as well. 

Coordination and planning in advance is the key to a good and efficient move. You can find many office removalists Brisbane who specialize in moving. This ensures you do not put a dent in your business.

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