How to prepare for office move

When moving your business, planning is crucial. Company that is moving is company that isn’t making money. The less time you spend moving, the more cost-efficient your move will be for your company.

Get familiar with your new location. Taking measurements of the new room can help a lot. This way you will be able to make sure that the furniture from your old office will fit well in the new space.

Before moving to a new location, create and distribute a floor plan for the new location. Mention the location of furniture, plants, and other office items, by floor. This way the employees, movers, and other people involved will be less confused during the move.

Moving different types of items

Some tips on how to prepare your office for the move:

Small Items: Make sure to remove all items from bookcases, desks, wall units and shelves, and pack them securely in boxes.

Filing Cabinets: Do not empty the filing cabinets. Just make sure that they are locked or securely fastened with tapes or strings.

Personal Possessions: Make sure to move all personal possessions yourself-legal papers, money, checks, pictures, plants, crystals, and other. Movers will not assume any responsibility for those items. You can however ask them for advice on how to pack those items, or purchase any special containers.

Desks: Empty your desks before the move. Pack all contents in boxes. Loose materials and small items should be sealed in plastic bags or envelopes and then put in boxes with other items.

Security Files: Keep your security files locked during the move. If security regulations require escorts, make special arrangements with your moving company prior to move.