Moving to a different or bigger office is a huge step in the small business world. It is where you can truly shine or fail as a company which is why it’s important to do it right! This is a chance of a fresh start to make any changes you think necessary before things get back to normal.
The best course of action to take is an office removals company. Office moves are a lot different from home moves because the contents is usually more expensive and there can be a lot of it. Also the business needs to be up and running again as soon as possible so it’s more of a risk in case any equipment gets broken during the move.
You should make sure the removals company are reputable. If this is your first move you may not already have contacts. This is fine but you must make sure to research the possible companies you could go with and read up on any reviews they may have. It is also a good idea to ask fellow businesses who they’ve use in the past and if they were reliable and efficient.
You need them to be quick and efficient because as stated earlier, you need the business to be back up and running as quickly as possible; the move should be the least disruptive it can be.
A lot of companies you inquire about will probably do both office and home removals, because they are fairly similar. The main difference is office furniture tends to be more expensive and therefore makes it a harder job to complete.
It is vital that you hire some big crates and boxes for your move. You will be able to pack smaller items in them and also paper work. It is a good idea to keep your paperwork in alphabetical order, then write on each box explaining which letter(s) are in there and where they belong; this will make unpacking at the other end easier.
You most likely didn’t keep every box for every piece of equipment, so it is important that you ask the removals company about hiring some boxes for things such as PC’s. You may want to consider hiring a specialist to disconnect the PC’S, pack them then wire them back up ready for use at the other end.
It is a good idea to ask your removals company what measures they have in place to protect your furniture in transit. Ask if you need to do anything, for example lock drawers rather than emptying them; make sure you communicate properly.
The final vital part to moving office is insurance. Not only does furniture need to be insured in case of damage, paper work and data also need to be backed up. This in case anything gets lost or damages in transit. Most removals companies will not provide this sort of in depth insurance so this may be something you need to look into yourself.
You will also need some assessors from the removals company to come out to your current office to give you a rough estimate of costs. It also gives them an idea of the size of the job.
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