Month: December 2014

Office Moving How-To: Packing up Your Office

Your commercial move is getting closer, and you can’t put off packing anymore. Before the movers get there, follow these tips to make packing up your office stress-free.

 

1. Start Early

The earlier you start, the less daunting the task of packing up your office will be. A few months before your move, create a packing list to help everyone stay and the same page.

2. Get Rid of What You Don’t Need

If you’re going to replace old desks and furniture, don’t worry about packing and moving them! Here are 5 things you can do with your old furniture so you don’t have to bring it with you to your new office.

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3. Delegate Tasks

If employees will be responsible for packing up their own offices, give them specific instructions and deadlines. If you’re forming an employee team to help with packing, make expectations and responsibilities clear for everyone.

4. Stay Organized

Label packing boxes by room or area of your new office to make unpacking easier. Establish a packing system to keep parts, cables and small office items organized during your move.

5. Plan for Your Tech

Hire a moving company that knows how to handle technological equipment. An experienced commercial moving company can make sure your sensitive equipment makes it to your new office safely.

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These packing tips will help you get ready for your office move. With complete commercial move management from The Quality Group, we’ll take care of the rest. Click here to get a fast office moving quote now.

 

Work with The Quality Group

At The Quality Group, we’re your commercial relocation specialists. Founded in 1987 in New Orleans, LA, The Quality group serves the gulf states with comprehensive commercial moving services from move planning to furniture installation. No other company puts in the time or preparation that we do to make your move stress and hassle-free.

Commercial Moving Online Reviews: What to Look For

How do you know if you’re hiring the right moving company? Every company says that they’ll move you fast, take care of your belongings and finish on time. But how you do know, without industry knowledge, what to look for in a commercial moving company? Look for these phrases to get past sales jargon to actual customer experience.

 

“They never miss a deadline”

It’s one thing for a company to say this, and quite another for a customer to say it. If a client says this about a commercial moving company, you know they trust them to do what they say. Follow-through is one of the most important factors when choosing a company for your office move.

“They were the most professional, organized, and courteous group of guys we have ever worked with”

Every business will tell you they’re experts in their field, and they could be. But you may forget to ask about the employees you will be working with.  There’s a difference between a company with a truck and a company cares about getting the job done and giving you the best moving experience.

“Their timing and precision in moving was seamless with no downtime”

Everyone says they’re fast and that they’ll finish your move on time. But what is fast if it’s not efficient? And what is fast if the move isn’t done right? Look for “no downtime” or “no operational downtime” to find a commercial moving company that cares about getting your move finished, getting out of your way and getting your back in business.

 

To read more real reviews from real customers here.

Work with The Quality Group

At The Quality Group, we’re your commercial relocation specialists. Founded in 1987 in New Orleans, LA, The Quality group serves the gulf states with comprehensive commercial moving services from move planning to furniture installation. No other company puts in the time or preparation that we do to make your move stress and hassle-free.

Holiday Office Moves: Pros and Cons

Are you planning an office move this holiday season? During your move preparation, consider all the pros and cons of moving your business during the holidays.

 

Pro: The Holidays are the Slow Season

Business often slows down during the holiday season, which can make it a great time for an office move. Without the pressure of constant deadlines and meetings, you have time to plan your move and relocate to your new office.

Pro: Holiday Schedules Give You More Flexibility

Every office has a holiday schedule to service their customers while accommodating their employees. Shortened hours are often the norm for businesses during the holidays. This precedent allows you to adopt a flexible schedule during your office move. If you have to, you can even close the office during the move without losing business or upsetting current customers.

Con: Staying Productive During the Holidays is Tough

If keeping your office moving during the craziness of the holidays is tough, moving your office could be a challenge. The key to a smooth office move is planning, planning and more planning. Without a hard-working team dedicated to planning, your office move may turn into uphill battle.

Con: Unexpected Moving Costs

Holiday costs add up fast, and so can moving costs. If your business is moving slow during the holidays, make sure you have the revenue to cover all of your business moving costs.

 

There will never be the “perfect” time to move. Moving is inconvenient, costly, and takes work and planning. When deciding when to move, look at your business cycle, holiday schedule and incoming revenue. When you’re ready to move, let The Quality Group make it as easy as possible.

Work with The Quality Group

At The Quality Group, we’re your commercial relocation specialists. Founded in 1987 in New Orleans, LA, The Quality group serves the gulf states with comprehensive commercial moving services from move planning to furniture installation. No other company puts in the time or preparation that we do to make your move stress and hassle-free.

How to: Keep Your Employees Productive During an Office Move

A big move can stop your office’s productivity in its tracks. Follow these tips to keep your office running at peak performance during your commercial move.

 

Make Employees Aware of Their Responsibilities Before the Move

Are employees expected to box up their office? When do they need to start going to the new office? Part of your commercial moving plan should include briefing employees on their jobs during the move. If everyone knows what’s expected of them, they can focus on their jobs instead of worrying about the impending move.

Don’t Let Move Planning Distract Your Employees

Keep the potential stress of moving between those who need to know about it. The team dedicated to planning your commercial move should only discuss moving details during assigned meeting times. This will keep office moving chatter from distracting other employees. Separating move planning from regular work duties will also help the planning team stay productive.

Give Employees an Outlet to Answer Questions and Voice Concerns

Be there for your employees. If they are feeling overwhelmed from helping plan the move, help them manage their responsibilities. If they have questions about the move, answer them. If you take care of employee concerns, they can focus on their job with the peace of mind that the move will go smoothly.

 

With proactive communication and understanding on both sides, you can keep your employees productive during your commercial move. And to avoid unintended office closures and move complications, trust The Quality Group to keep your move running on time with our timeline guarantee.

Work with The Quality Group

At The Quality Group, we’re your commercial relocation specialists. Founded in 1987 in New Orleans, LA, The Quality group serves the gulf states with comprehensive commercial moving services from move planning to furniture installation. No other company puts in the time or preparation that we do to make your move stress and hassle-free.