5 things you may not have considered for your office move

Moving your office or business involves a long checklist of things to remember, and it’s easy to let items slip through the cracks. Here are a few things you should consider in the time leading up to an office move.

1. Create a floor plan as soon as you’ve selected your new space. This allows you to consider your furniture options well before relocating. Can you reuse or repurpose your existing furniture? Do you need to purchase all or some new furniture? If you don’t need all of your existing furniture, you can sell or decommission it before the move. By eliminating the need to move it twice or put it in storage, you will ultimately save time and money.

2. Consider the HVAC requirements for any equipment your company uses. It’s important to address this with your architect or space planner before the move, eliminating last minute scrambles or expensive fixes.

3. Think about destroying or archiving old files and paperwork – a move is a great time to purge. Just make sure you account for sensitive documents and have a plan in place to protect your company’s privacy. You should always destroy sensitive documents through a certified shredding company.

4. Did you know that moving does not require hundreds of cardboard boxes? Consider ways to make your move greener – ask your moving company if they offer crate rental versus corrugated material. This option saves time and money and is better for the environment.

5.  Remember to change your address. This may seem like a no brainer, but make sure you apply that change everywhere it’s required.

• New stationery and business cards
• New building signage
• Company vehicle signage
• Vehicle registration
• Website and social media pages
• Ongoing advertising
• Yellow pages listings
• Etc.

Hiring a qualified moving company that specializes in commercial and office relocation and is certified by the International Office Moving Institute (IOMI) can alleviate the pressure to remember every detail of your move.