Category: Facility Installation

How Far Will Your Moving Company Go?

Posted on February 23, 2015 by - Commercial Relocation, Facility Installation

Different moving companies can offer vastly different levels of service. And when you’re moving your office, you can’t afford anything but the best move management, to get you in your new office quickly and efficiently. How can you tell if you’re hiring a few guys with a truck or a company that specializes in complete office move management? Ask them if they provide the following services:

 

PlanningBefore the Move: Planning

Does your moving company just show up on moving day, or do they help you plan your move? You deserve a commercial moving company that will:

–          Work with you to plan your moving timeline

–          Coordinate with your employees on packing and storage

–          Provide packing materials when needed

 

CommunicationDuring the Move: Communication

A comprehensive moving company will keep you in the loop throughout the commercial moving process. After you work with the movers to set a timeline, your moving company should keep you up to date as your move progresses. The right moving company will conduct your move with efficiency, professionalism and accountability.

 

supportAfter the Move: Support

Your commercial relocation isn’t finished when the boxes are moved. Your moving company should not only unpack your items into your new space, but should also hook up all your electronics, helping you get your new office up and running. And if something is broken or damaged in the move, a good moving company won’t just disappear. They will be there to make it right and make sure your commercial move is a great experience.

 

At The Quality Group, we pride ourselves on helping you before, during and after your office move. We work to take the stress and hassle of moving off your shoulders. We keep your move easy on you, so you can focus on keeping your customers happy.

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 Insurance 101

Posted on February 16, 2015 by - Facility Installation, Moving Preparation

Let’s say you talk to a moving company about relocating your office. They give you an estimate. If you ask them if this estimate includes insurance, most companies will say yes. But that shouldn’t be the end of the conversation.

Next, ask your moving company what kind of insurance they offer. This is an important question for a few reasons:

  1. What many moving companies refer to as “insurance” is technically called “valuation”. Valuation is based in transportation law, and is calculated on a per pound basis. This is different than insurance, which replaces the value of damaged goods as calculated by an insurance company.
  2. The most common moving valuation included in your quote guarantees you only $.60 per pound of goods damaged while in the mover’s possession.

If $.60 per pound doesn’t seem like the right valuation of your company’s assets, you need to know more about the insurance your moving company provides. Some questions you can ask your mover include:

  1. Do you offer insurance through an insurance company?
  2. Will I have to pay a deductible to file my claim?
  3. What exactly does your moving insurance cover?

When it comes to moving insurance, you need to know everything you can about the protection of your business’s property.  A moving company’s insurance policy can also tell you a lot about the company itself. If you’re dealing with commercial movers who offer bare minimum coverage, that might say something about the standard of work they hold themselves to. So don’t be afraid to ask questions! You deserve honest answers. And once you have all the facts, you can make an informed decision, knowing it’s the right one.

 

Want to Learn More about Commercial Moving Insurance? Here are some great resources:

Moving insurance vs. movers valuation – It pays to know the difference

The ABC’s of Moving Insurance

Frequently Asked Moving Insurance Questions

 

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.

Office Moving How-To: Packing up Your Office

Posted on December 22, 2014 by - Commercial Relocation, Facility Installation

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.

How To: Move Your Business in a Weekend

Posted on November 3, 2014 by - Commercial Relocation, Facility Installation, Uncategorized

Believe it or not, business moving doesn’t have to be chaotic and overwhelming. If you follow the right steps and put the proper planning in place, you can move your office with little to no operational downtime.

 

Step 1: It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning

To move your office without losing your sanity, you need to have a plan. The earlier you start planning, the better. A year to six months from when you want to move, you need to decide on a location, office size, and a budget for both moving expenses and the new office space. This is a good time to choose a relocation company as well. That way, your moving company can help you through the planning and moving process. The earlier you start planning, the more options you have when it comes to office space and available moving companies. And the more time you have to plan your move, the easier it will be to come up with a comprehensive plan.

 

Step 2: Plan for Every Possible Factor

The more factors you can nail down, the better chance of your move going seamlessly. Planning for small things like extra traffic can make a big difference in whether your move is finished before Monday morning. Once you set a deadline for the move to be finished, work backwards to create a schedule that takes into account landlord availability, location limitations and travel time. Planning for every factors help you mitigate risks and eliminate them, so you can stick to your move schedule and finish on time.

 

Step 3: Get a Timeline Guarantee

When you choose a commercial moving company, make sure they can guarantee that they will finish your move on time. The right company can work with you throughout the move planning process and put together a moving schedule that ensures a stress-free move. Without a timeline guarantee, you can’t be sure that your office will be moved on time, and you may have to shut down your business while the move is finished. With The Quality Group’s unique timeline guarantee, you can be confident your planning and hard  work will result in an on-time, stress-free move.

 

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.