Get Ready to Move Office
Moving Office can be both exciting and exhausting, and is definately the one time where you need a TO DO list to help you remember those all-important tasks as your office move day approaches.
Moving office pretty much always takes longer than you think it's going to take. So, be smart and plan ahead. Here are five things you should do at least two months before you move to help you stay organised and keep one step ahead:
1. Have a Packing Schedule
It's going to take longer than you think to pack up all your files, office equipment and furniture ready to transport to the new office. Devise a packing schedule with your Office Removals Company so that you get all the packing done in time. There's plenty of stuff you don't' use on a regular basis that can be packed up in advance of the move to help save time.
2. Identify Unwanted Items
Have a thorough Office Clearance before the move and get rid of all those unwanted items that you've stored away in a corner or cupboard for months. Your office move is a fresh start and you'll want your new office looking tidy with minimal junk. Use our Office Clearance Guide to help you carry out the task with minimum fuss.
3. Notify Everyone about your Move
Send your Change of Address Notifications well in advance of the move so it gives everyone a chance to update their records. If you are changing your business phone number, make sure everyone has your new contact details to avoid losing any valuable business or customers.
4. IT Test Plan
Create a thorough Test Plan that will enable you to test the functionality of all your business communications when you get to the new office. Testing all systems will ensure your business operations are back up and running quickly and efficiently before staff arrive at the office to start work.
5. Staff Orientation
Create a Staff Handbook about the new office with details of its facilities, local amenities and transport links. This will help staff to settle in quicker and enable them to work more productively in their new environment.
Find out what else needs doing to help you get ready for office move day. Download the Office Removals Checklist for more action points.
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