There are many things to consider when you make the decision to relocate your office. Office relocation can be a long and expensive process that takes a lot of hard work. However, with careful planning you can save yourself a lot of trouble and a lot of money.

Here is a list of 8 important things you want to think about when moving your office.

Upgradable Office Size: Moving offices is very expensive so it recommended that you choose a new office space that can accommodate your company’s needs for at least the next 5 years. Spend some time examining your long-term growth plans and how much space you estimate you will need in the future.

Transferring Services: Your telephone and internet connections will have to be re-installed in your new office. Make sure you have installation appointments setup weeks before your actual move so that you can have your communication infrastructure operating the first day at your new office. If you need to purchase new telecommunications equipment, submit the orders months in advance.

Change of Address Notifications: Your customers should be notified well in advance of your move of your new address and contact information. You should also change your address information on legal forms and tax documents before the day of your move. Establish mail forwarding from your old office so you don’t miss any important mail.

New or Used Office Furniture: If you are moving into a larger office you will likely need to purchase new office furniture to fill out the space. You can often find top-of-the-line used office furniture for a fraction of the price of new office furniture. This may be something to consider since it is an easy way to substantial save your company money.

Office Location: The difference in price between a downtown office tower, a suburban office park and a small office in a quiet city neighborhood can be substantial. Make sure you choose a new location that is easily accessible to both customers and your employees.

Hiring An Expert: The moving of a large office is a substantial undertaking and you may not have the time to plan every step of the long process. It may be cost effective to hire an office relocation specialist that can do the planning, organization and execution of the move for you so you can focus on your regular day-to-day business operations.

Legal Advice: Before you sign any documents to lease or purchase a new office space, you should have a property lawyer examine the details of the sale. This can help identify and minimize any legal liability you may have if you need to back out of the deal or if there are problems with your new building in the future.

Interactive Space: If your business depends on face-to-face communication and interaction among employees and departments then you will want to choose an office space that facilitates interaction. Lots of open floor space and even recreation facilities for your employees can be effective in boosting employee morale and efficiency.

Author Bio: Lorne W. MacInnes is a managing partner with Ferguson Moving and Storage. Ferguson Moving & Storage are Vancouver Office Movers that have been around since 1916. http://www.fergusonmoving.com

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