How to Manage a Corporate Relocation
Corporate relocations happen all the time, but if they are preceded by months of planning, they can be orderly and streamlined ventures. Invariably, companies that relocate successfully have one thing in common: They made minimizing disruptions to daily operations an essential part of the process.
If your company is planning to relocate, you should notify employees of the move at least three months in advance. This will give them time to notify clients about your change of address and get their own affairs in order. As the relocation date draws near, you may also want to have employees pack small items and the contents of their desks, which will make things easier for the moving company that you hire. And, yes, hiring a professional moving company is critical for an orderly relocation.
How to Choose a Corporate Mover
Be wary of companies that advertise low prices. Too often, those prices are accompanied by hidden fees and charges that can raise the total moving cost well beyond your budget. Look for reputable and well-known companies such as those that have maintained a solid rating from the Better Business Bureau. Also, avoid any mover that offers quotes over the phone instead of doing it at your current location. As moving experts will tell you, it’s virtually impossible to provide an accurate estimate unless it’s conducted on-site.
Protect Your Company’s Assets
To ensure that all of your company’s assets are accounted for, you should take a careful inventory of everything that will be moved like furniture, computers, printers, and other electronic equipment. Label them accordingly, including any box of small items packed by your employees.
Creating a layout plan for your new office will also help to organize your relocation. When you arrive, you will know where everything goes, which will make unpacking and set-up a much more efficient.
The moving company that you partner with can simplify your relocation even further, especially if it’s a company with knowledge and experience that Atlantic Relocation Systems offers. As an expert in corporate relocations, we provide moving services to companies of all kinds. Our on-site estimates are free of hidden charges, so you will know beforehand the maximum price you will pay. Plus, we will help you throughout the process by assigning your company with a relocation coordinator who will ensure that your moving team packs, loads, and unloads your company’s items safely. And, to help you resume operations as soon as possible, we will assist you in reassembling your office furniture.
Contact Atlantic Relocation Systems today for information about the corporate relocation services we offer.
