Whether your business is moving to another floor or another country, proper relocation management can make the process smoother and less stressful.  Here are some tips to keep in mind while getting ready for the change.

1. Plan well ahead of time.  Even a short-distance move requires knowing the layout of your new facility.  You’ll need to ensure that it meets your needs for electrical power, Internet connections, employee restrooms, etc.  Plus, since its configuration will almost certainly differ from your current one, you’ll need a detailed plan for where your cubicles, office machines, data and phone lines, etc., will be located.  Of course you’ll want to gather input from your workers prior to setting anything in stone.  All of this requires as much lead-time as possible to execute properly.
2. Use the move as an opportunity to consider possible upgrades to your resources.  For example, do any of your workstations still rely on outdated, oversized monitors?  Is your copier costing you more in repair bills than it’s worth?  Should you switch to wireless connections or consider buying new tablets for key employees?  Moving provides the perfect opportunity to ask yourself these questions.
3. Make plans to minimize any downtime.  Even if you don’t anticipate any interruptions in business operations, sometimes things happen that make them unavoidable.  Utility companies get behind in activating accounts.  Compatibility issues arise between legacy systems and updated ones.  Your employees will likely need a few days to orient themselves in a new environment.  Consider these possibilities and have contingency plans in place for them.
4. If all of this sounds a bit overwhelming, then you’re not alone.  Commercial moves can be immensely complicated.  Fortunately, we have many years of experience in handling business relocations.  We can take care of everything, from initial planning to moving each component, leaving you more time to focus on your core functions.  Give us a call if we can assist in any way!