9 Tips to Make Your Office Move Easier

As virtually everyone knows, moving can be a stressful experience. And, this is especially true if you are moving your office to a new location. There are so many steps to consider, people to coordinate with, and furniture, belongings, and equipment to move. Plus, you always seem to forget something, which only complicates the process further. However, there are ways to make your move a little less hectic. Check out these nine tips to make your office move easier.

1. Plan Your Move in Advance

When you know for sure that you are going to move, that is when the planning begins—not a few days before the move. Ideally, you will have three to six months to plan your move. That way, you can properly plan what needs to be moved, how it will be moved, and where it will live in your new space.

2. Inform Your Employees

Your employees are the heart of your company. Without them, you would not be a success. So, it is essential that you let them know as soon as possible that they are going to be making a move. They will need time to plan how they want to move their belongings and what major work needs to get done before the move starts.

3. Get Rid of the Clutter

Not everything in your office will need to make the trip to your new location. Some things can be pitched, such as old files, unused technology and furniture, and maybe some of those dead plants. Make a list of what you want to get rid of, and then start the purge process.

4. Order New Furniture & Equipment

Going hand in hand with tossing clutter, make sure to also purchase new belongings for your new location. Choose the right furniture and equipment that will really complement the new space and help your business thrive. And, make sure it is ordered well in advance so that it is at your current location, or the new one, before the big move.

5. Alert Your IT Department

Making sure that your company’s technology is uninstalled, packed, moved, and installed properly is vital. After all, your business couldn’t run without it. That is why it is important that you let your IT department know as soon as you know that you are going to move. This way they can determine how to move everything and if you will need to make any upgrades.

6. Change Your Address

Changing your address might seem simple, but this often an oversight for some companies during the moving process. Make sure to update your business cards, letterheads, and even your website. You don’t want new customers going to your old location.

7. Let Your Customers & Vendors Know

You are making a big move, but so are your customers and vendors. They will have to get used to going to a new location to receive your services or drop off your supplies. So, make sure to let them know about the moving change as soon as possible.

8. Schedule Your Move Accordingly

Putting your company on hold might sound like the end of the world, but it is vital during the moving process. Indeed, you won’t want to have client meetings as you are packing or as soon as you move in. So, make sure to schedule your move when you will be able to take time off. And, make sure to give your employees time to adjust to their new environment.

9. Hire a Moving Company

When the big day comes, you don’t want to be stressed, still putting names on boxes and planning where everything goes. You want to be calm and relaxed. Thankfully, hiring movers can help with that. They do most of the heavy lifting—literally and metaphorically—by moving boxes, shipping them, and then moving them into your new location. The best companies will even do all the planning and packing for you.

Let’s Get Your Move Started!

While all of these tips may help make your office move a little easier, following just one of these tips can make your relocation truly a success—hiring movers. However, you have to hire the right movers. Here at Advance Office Installations, we are the best moving company for the job. We can help you create a moving schedule, carefully pack your items, safely move your belongings, unpack everything utilizing tried and true methods, optimize the perfect layout of your space, and install all of your office furniture and equipment according to exact specifications. Contact us today to learn more, or hire us to complete your move.