How to Approach Closing an Office & Moving Location
Moving office to a new location can be a daunting prospect. Find out how to move your business efficiently & easy with this Moving Office Guide.
Closing an office and moving to a new location is a complex journey into an unknown world. Not only do you have the daunting task of organising the entire corporate relocation to a new office, but you also have to deal with the upheaval of moving to a brand new location which will be unfamilar to you and your staff - so you're going to need all the help you can get to help make the transition easier.
First of all, you will need a Commercial Property Agent to help you find the most ideal office space in your chosen location. They'll be able to provide you with up-to-date market analysis so you know the sort of office rental figures to expect. They'll also be able to tour the new area with you and help you decide on the best locality for your business. Moving to a new location can open up new doors that can help your business to thrive; new neighbours, opportunities, customers and prospective staff too can all help your business to florish. Try to do as much research as you can on the new location prior to making any firm decisions. Then once you've viewed your shortlist of properties with your Commercial Property Agent you will get a better grasp of the sort of office space that is best suited to your business and space requirements.
It's important to keep your staff involved and informed throughout the entire office relocation process. For some, moving office to a new location will be an exciting prospect, but for others it could mean altering their commute to work and their daily routine which can be unsettling. Face-to-face, clear communication with them will help to dissolve any negative vibes and enable them to voice any concerns.
When it comes to closing down your existing office, you'll need to dig out your office lease and establish what notice you need to give your landlord and make the necessary legal arrangements with them to vacate the property in accordance with your lease.
For your complete Moving Office Guide, download the Moving Office Checklist to prepare your business for relocation.
