Things to Do when Relocating Offices
Use this "Things TO DO List" when Relocating Offices to get everything done on time and avoid last minute panics.
Moving office is considered one of the most stressful things for any business to undertake. However, the stress and upheaval of an office relocation can be minimised by having a Checklist which breaks down the relocation process into bite-sized manageable chunks.
Before you embark on a Things to Do List, ask yourself the following:
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Why are we moving?
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What are the conditions to exit our current property?
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Could we achieve the same by reorganising or refurbishing our existing workplace?
Having satisfied yourself that moving office is the right course of action to take, you need to start the planning. The organisation involved in an office relocation needs to be planned like a military operation and a comprehensive TO DO list is absolute necessary so that your office is relocated seamlessly and without any disruption to business operations.
Office Relocation Things to Do List
This Office Relocation Things to Do list covers the main action points you need to address to kick-start your office move.
- Appoint a Move Co-ordinator
Someone within your organisation who is responsible for overseeing that everything on the Office Relocation Checklist is executed in a timely fashion and liaises with all external parties.
- Get Office Removals Quotes
Book your Office Removals Company early to avoid delays or disappointment. Start by getting at least 3 removals quotes by completing the Office Removals Quote Form.
- IT Relocation Planning
Start thinking about the logistics of relocating your PCs and business phones to the new office. Issues such as network cabling, keeping your existing phone number and ordering new phone lines all need to be dealt with early on. Careful thought and planning about your IT Relocation will ensure that on the first morning in the new office, staff will be able to get straight to work without any IT issues.
- Employee Communication
Your staff need to be considered too throughout the process. Think about how you are going to communicate the office move to staff, and keep them involved and engaged throughout the process so that productivity and momentum remains high.
- Engage Professionals
Appoint a Property Agent and Solicitor to secure the right office space, negotiate the best lease terms for your business and safeguard your commercial interests throughout the course of the tenancy. These professionals are essential to executing a successful office relocation and will ensure you don't make any mistakes.
To start "fleshing out" your Things TO DO list, use the Office Relocation Checklist, it walks you through each stage of the office move process, highlighting the key tasks that need to happen to make your relocation a success.
