Mistakes to avoid when moving offices
Common Moving Office Mistakes
Moving offices is a busy and stressful event and an easy time to make mistakes. However, mistakes can be costly especially if you run a small business, so it is a good idea to be able to identify some of the key mistakes which can be made during an office move and learn how to avoid them.
Many businesses underestimate the amount of time and effort that an office move can take and they leave a lot of the preparation to the last minute, this can mean that the actual move takes a lot longer than it needs to.
Failure to assign a key member of staff
Always make sure that the first thing you do when considering an office relocation is assign one key member of staff with the task of overseeing the move. It is a good idea for the office move co-ordinator to use relocation checklists which can be referred to before the move takes place to ensure that nothing gets forgotten and the moves runs as smoothly as it can.
Other duties include sorting out building and contents insurance, contacting any relevant IT providers and booking an office moving company.
Failure to de-clutter
Sometimes it might seem easier just to pack everything up in your old office and simply transport it to the new one, no questions asked. However, moving to a new location is the perfect time to take charge of your office equipment and de-clutter where possible.
Perhaps many of the documents and equipment you intend to take to your new office space are likely to never be used again, which is why a move presents the perfect time to get rid of any unwanted material which could overcrowd your new office space unnecessarily.
A breakdown in communication
One of the biggest mistakes a company can make is failure to notify its staff of a forthcoming office move. If you are keen to keep your staff morale high, it is essential that you keep them informed about every aspect of your planned relocation, from the initial idea right through to the moving date and beyond. In this way you have a better chance of gaining support from staff at a time when you need it most.
For further information on how to conduct successful office relocation, refer to our Office Move Checklist.
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