Moving is one of those things that everyone warns you about and corporate relocation takes the headache to a whole new level. Moving may seem simple enough, especially if you hire movers, but there are actually quite a few things to keep in mind if you want things to run smoothly.
1. Moving during rush hour or bad weather
As far as the weather goes, it's true that it isn't entirely in your control. If it's going to rain, it's going to rain. Pay attention to the weather forecast and plan ahead, though: take out umbrellas and start putting down tarps in advance if looks like it will rain on your moving day.
2. Refusing to hire a moving company
If you have your employees move their own things and then ask for volunteers to help move the rest, the thinking goes, how hard can it really be? While moving may not seem so difficult before you attempt to pick up your desk and move it down the stairs, maneuvering furniture is incredibly tricky and potentially dangerous. The very last thing you want is anyone to get hurt on your watch.
3. Moving Too Close to Your Move-Out Date
Anything could go wrong during a move, and it's a good idea to prepare for everything that can. That being said, you should make sure you have plenty of time to move things from one place to another. Depending on the size of your business, a one-week window should allow you to move everything from computers and furniture to equipment and even employees, with plenty of time to spare.
4. Packing too many heavy things in one box
While it may seem like a good strategy to pack all of your books and papers into one box to keep them organized, this can end badly for obvious reasons (namely, the box will get incredibly heavy incredibly quickly, and could lead to injuries).
5. Choosing not to insure your valuables
Insuring your valuables will give you peace of mind and you won't have to worry as much in case something breaks or is lost. Meanwhile, you should aim to give extra special care to your most valuable items and have these moved to your new location first.
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