Getting ready to move your business? You'll want everything to go smoothly so you can get back up and running at your new location. However, there are some mistakes that can be made that will make things complicated. Here are a several things to avoid doing.
Not Making A Moving Budget
Moving can be expensive, and you do not want those expenses to get out of control. Be sure to set your budget before your moving day so that you do not unexpectedly go over budget. There are always ways to cut back before hand, even if it means doing some of the packing on your own.
Not Being Honest With Your Movers
Your movers will come to your building before your move so they can assess what you have to give an accurate estimate. However, know that movers either charge by the weight of the truck or by the man hours that it takes to move. Downplaying how much stuff you have may lower the estimate, but not make your move any cheaper.
Let your movers know exactly what you expect of them, including what belongings may need to be moved that may not be obvious. For example, you may have a storage locker in the basement that is difficult to get to, or that your office furniture needs to be disassembled on the day of the move due to employees working up until the last minute.
Not Packing Early
You can always save money on a move by doing some packing on your own. Chances are that you don't use every single item in your office on a daily basis, and some of it can be packed up in advanced. For example, old paperwork or office equipment that you've been holding on to. Do not want until the last minute to pack these items, since you may underestimate how long it will take. Packing in advance will give you plenty of time.
Not Purging
A move is a time to purge things that you do not need anymore, since you'll essentially be paying to move them to your new place to be thrown out at a later date. Assess what you are moving and what can be left behind. Take this chance to trash, donate, or recycle items that you simply do not need anymore.
For more commercial moving tips, be sure to talk to commercial moving services prior to your moving date.