Moving offices is a great sign that business is going well. There will be excitement and expectations but without some proper planning it could just be one big headache. Like most things preparation is key to ensuring a successful and stress free relocation.

You need to think about what you need and what budget you have. What type of building do you need? Where should the location be? Do you need a car park, or be near public transport? How much space do you want, what sort of facilities do you need? Will there be room for more expansion? What furniture do you need? Do you need IT support? These are just some of the questions needing answering before you even look for a new office.

Once you have found a place you need to be clear exactly what is included in the tenancy agreement. Read it. If it seems perfect I would be tempted to take some of the key staff to hear their opinion. Always look at a few offices before making a decision. It is always best to have a few offices to compare before you make your final decision.

Before you get a date you should work out how you are going to physically move everything. Are you going to use a company to do everything for you? Would it save you more money to use a team of staff and a man with a van? Do you need expert IT help? Work out what help you need and then go about getting quotes from removal companies or man with a van hire firms.

If you chose to move yourself then I would be tempted to draft up a plan. Choose who is best to help with each task. If you have a strong IT man, he would best be suited to moving the PCs and setting them back up. Define the right roles for everyone involved and make someone in charge of coordinating the move on the actual day.

Don’t forget the actually address change and how this will affect your business. Change the letter headed paper and any other stationary. Update the address on the company website and arrange to look for other websites that list your business and contact them to change the address details. And don’t forget to tell all your clients.

Your phone number may change, this is where you need to look into what you can do to ensure you don\’t loose any business. You maybe able to keep your old number which would save a lot of hastle. If you can\’t change the number maybe you can use a forwarder for some time. Call your telecoms people and see what they suggest.

Once you have moved all that is left is to hold a party. Having a moving in party and inviting local business owners is a great way to get to know the locals and the people who you will be seeing a lot more of.

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Category: Business Management
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