Your company has grown and with that, the need for bigger office space; your overhead costs need to be lessened and it’s always smart to cut unnecessary expenses; market trends may have dictated that your company is not in the right location. Whatever the reason might be, business relocation is not an easy undertaking and should therefore be done through a professional office furniture moving company.

As with household moves, there are a few factors that need to be taken into consideration with business relocation before packing your stationery, taping up your boxes, dismantling your furniture and packing it all in the back of a truck.

Plan in Advance

There are many facets to business relocation. Not only will your office furniture need to be moved but your confidential information, files, IT equipment and the heart of your company – the staff. To get started as quickly as possible, have a meeting with your staff to discuss the logistics and, where possible, enlist their help. Thinking one step ahead can make all the difference in a successful move.

Timing is of the Essence

We all know the saying, “time is money”. Planning for your move must be done to the minute. If possible, move outside of peak operating hours. Finding a moving company that can do your business relocation within a day is ideal. The last thing you need when moving is extensive downtime where your business isn’t able to operate fully.

Get Quotes from Moving Companies

Instead of jumping in headfirst and selecting the first moving company on the list, get comparative quotes. Not only must the quote be reasonable, but you need to make sure that the company you select can do your business relocation within your timeframe and can take into consideration any special requirements that you may have. Once you have chosen your moving company, lock in your dates. When it comes to moving office furniture, cheaper is not better.

Inventory Lists

For the move to be executed effectively, a detailed inventory of all the office furniture and equipment needs to be done. This includes stationery. This will save much time in the long run as it enables the moving company to know exactly how many boxes and packaging materials are needed for the business relocation. This will also allow them to establish the size of the moving team needed to complete the move swiftly.

Insuring Your Contents

Business relocation has risks and unavoidable accidents can happen. Make sure, either through your existing insurance company or through the moving company, that your office contents are covered during the move.

The Hub of the Company

The hub of any company is its IT equipment. Unfortunately, many moving companies are not prepared to take the risk of moving technological hardware. This is very sensitive equipment and moving it yourself is risky. Instead of taking this risk, find a moving company that is qualified to move your IT equipment safely and securely.

Boxes, Boxes Everywhere

Packing and unpacking boxes can be a frustrating task, especially when there are hundreds of them. Sorting out what needs to be packed takes time. So, older records and documents should be organised prior to the move to save time. As you don’t want productivity to be affected when you move to your new business location, perhaps it would be wiser to find a moving company that can take care of the packing and unpacking for you.

The Moving Company that Encompasses All

Whether your new business relocation is local or international, Elliott has you covered. We understand that this can be a stressful time and would like to make your move as hassle-free as possible for you and your staff. Our specialised teams are experienced in efficient office relocations and will even assign you a Project Manager who will work closely with you to oversee the entire process. Elliott will complete a full site evaluation and provide you with a customised quote encompassing all your requirements.

From reassembling furniture to unpacking workstations, and from space planning to decorating, whether in Cape Town, Beijing or anywhere in between, with Elliott, your business relocation is sure to be a success. Request a quote for your next move.