In this increasing do-it-yourself world, moving your office someplace new by yourself might seem like the perfect solution. You’ll save money, make sure everything is packed the way you want it to be, and stick to the schedule you’ve planned, right? Think again. There are many things that can go wrong during a move and you’re probably not equipped to handle some of those things the way professional movers are.
Hiring a professional moving company can prevent many headaches and strains, not to mention stress.
Cost and Time Organization
Moving by yourself doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll save time or money. It just means the costs will be spread out through different pieces of the process and that you have to schedule everything yourself. You’ll have to keep track of all those different pieces to ensure a smooth move. Scheduling and paying for the daily use of the moving van, moving within a set time frame and paying for the gas to do it, securing the packing supplies on time, paying for the insurance and managing any unexpected surprises can be overwhelming. A moving company will wrap all your costs together with a custom quote and simplify your list of things to worry about with a comprehensive schedule.
Heavy Lifting
Making the decision to move by yourself also means you’re making the decision to pack and load everything up as well. Getting the right equipment and enough people to help you move can be a hassle in and of itself. Moving all your computer equipment safely and maneuvering all your furniture without damaging your walls can be nearly impossible by yourself. A professional moving company has done this thousands of times though, the experienced movers know exactly how to turn your desk to fit it through doorways, and on the first try too. All computers will be packed securely as well, so you won’t have to worry about remembering which way the screen should face to avoid breaking it.
Security
Do you have a plan in case there is an emergency during your move, for instance are you prepared if you drop your equipment and it breaks or the moving truck breaks down during the move? Things happen on moves that you weren’t planning for and if you don’t know how to handle the problem then your whole schedule might be altered and your business operations stopped. Professional movers however, are insured for your equipment and have extra trucks in case the first one does break down. A moving company takes into account all manner of possible incidents and plans for the worst so you can have peace of mind knowing that your office equipment will arrive in tact and on time.
A professional moving company can make your move smooth and seamless and relieve you of a lot of undue stress. When searching for moving companies, consider The Quality Group’s specialized team. As a full-service moving company, they will have you set up and in your new office with no down time at all, plus you won’t have to worry about anything but your business.
You’ve taken a look around the office and noticed that your furniture is not what it used to be. It has some scuffs and scrapes, it’s a little out of date and not all of it even matches anymore. With the move coming up, you decide to throw out the old and bring in the new. The problem is you don’t know what to do with the old. The Quality Group however, knows exactly what to do with your old furniture and they will even do it for you.
Your company doesn’t have any furniture for the new office you are moving into because of the different space requirements. You can’t have your clients sit on cardboard boxes when they come to visit and you can’t expect your employees to sit on them either.
Move during the slow week
Touring new office spaces can be time consuming, so it’s best to prepare in advance, map out where you want to visit and get all of your questions in order. After all, this is a big step for your business and you need to make sure all of your bases are covered.
It’s also important to keep in mind the price of the building that you were originally told. While on your tour of the building, take note of anything that might need constant maintenance and ask about the maintenance charge you’ll incur each month. You don’t want to end up paying more than you originally intended.
The next part of your move plan should be to assign tasks to various employees. Whether you break the tasks up for teams of employees, or individuals, make sure to delegate all tasks with a timeframe in which they are to be done. If you give more than one task to a group of employees, make sure to tell them the order of importance the tasks should be completed, that way your move can be streamlined and everything gets done on time.
These customers aren’t just any customers. They’re part of your business’ family, and some of them may have been with you since the very beginning. Thank them for that by sending a hand-written thank you note with a coupon for their next purchase at your brand new location. Not only will they appreciate the kind gesture, you’ll be sure your loyal customers will be in line to come see you at your business’ new home.