Moving your business to a new location with assistance from removalists Maitland can be stressful and chaotic. But by following the right checklist, you can make sure that everything goes smoothly and nothing is overlooked.
Here is a commercial move checklist that will help ensure that you have all of your bases covered during the moving process.
Make a Plan
Before you make any decisions, take some time to plan out your commercial move thoroughly. Think about the timeline of when you want to begin the move, how long it will take to complete it, and if there are any potential delays or obstacles that could arise during the process. Planning will help you stay organized and make sure that nothing gets forgotten as you get ready for your big move.
Assess Your Current Space
Carefully assess your current space and make sure that you know exactly what items need to be moved and where they’re going. This includes office furniture, equipment, computers, files and documents, supplies, etc. Taking stock of everything in your current space will ensure that no items are left behind during the move.
Determine Who Will Pack
Decide who will be responsible for packing up all of your items for moving day. Do you have enough staff members to handle this task on their own? Or do you need to hire professional movers or packers? Making this decision early on in the process can save time and stress on the moving day.
Make Moving Arrangements
Once you’ve determined who’s packing up all of your items, it’s time to arrange for them to be transported from one place to another safely and securely. If you’re hiring professional movers or packers, contact their business ahead of time so they can come prepared with all of the necessary supplies needed for a successful move-such as boxes, tape, dollies/trucks for transportation etc.-on moving day itself.
Get Ready for Transportation
As soon as all of your items have been packed up securely (or if someone else is doing this task), start getting ready for transportation by booking loading docks at both locations (current office space and new office space). Additionally, if you are using professional movers or packers then inform them about these arrangements in advance so they can come prepared with their loading dock equipment (elevators etc.) on the day itself.
Notify Clients & Other Third Parties Involved
Give ample notice to clients regarding changes in address/contact information so they know where they can reach out when they need assistance or services as well as other third parties such as insurance policyholders or landlords (if required). This is important because client satisfaction should always remain a top priority during any commercial move!
Get Your New Office Space Ready
You might also want to start preparing your new office space before everything arrives so it's ready when it does arrive! Make sure there are ample power outlets available so computers/printers/phones can be plugged in once they're delivered; remove existing furniture from new office space (if necessary); repair any damages from previous tenants; paint walls; add window coverings; rearrange lighting fixtures; install IT systems; label desks etc.-all these tasks should be completed before moving day itself!
Clean Up Current Office Space
Once everything has been safely transported from one place to another clean up the current office space before handing over keys back to the landlord or estate agents-this includes wiping down surfaces with antibacterial wipes; removing rubbish/unused materials from premises; vacuuming carpets one last time etc., so future tenants don't find anything left behind! Plus this also helps maintain professionalism throughout the entire transition period.
Celebrate A Successful Move!
Finally, celebrate the successful completion of the entire move (whether it was done solo without external help/support or with aid from professional movers/packers)! Acknowledge the hard work put into the whole transition period by rewarding team members involved in the whole process accordingly.
Moving a business requires careful planning and coordination but having a commercial move checklist makes things much easier! Follow these steps outlined above carefully and watch how smoothly your transition process goes.
