Tuesday, 9 November 2010
Back to basics – a simple moving office checklist
Get the basics organised and take the stress out of your office move
Being organised is a real skill and nowhere will this be more useful than when you are relocating your business to a new office space. If you've never managed an office move before, you might find the Office Moves for Dummies the easiest checklist to follow and covers all the key areas you'll need to plan your office move.
Thankfully, there a number of simple things to check off and keeping track of the basics will help you concentrate on the smaller tasks.
- To start with you must draw up a team to handle the move from within your company and decide upon a budget. These people will be responsible for communicating your company’s requirements and making key decisions.
- Next, appoint your project management and moving specialists as they will be able to guide you further into the process.
- Find a property solicitor, assess the market and begin to search for your new office space. Legalities can take time to process, so make sure that you leave plenty of time for the paperwork to go through.
- You must then meet with your fit-out company and communicate your design needs.
- Once the details of your new location have become clear, inform your staff and discuss any relocation concerns.
- Now is the time to deal with your utilities and services and to begin informing clients and customers of your moving plans.
These are just some of the basics of moving office, but they will stand you in good stead to take control of your office move.
