Office Moving: 3 Things to Think About Beforehand

In theory, moving from one office to another is not all that different than moving from one house to another. You likely have furniture, electronics, and items that you (or the company) own and intend to move to the new location. However, there are some differences when it comes to office moving. When moving between offices, you’re not going with roommates or family members; you’re literally moving an entire office branch or company. This could include dozens or even hundreds of employees, depending on the nature of your business.

Consequently, there are a few things you’ll want to think about ahead of time before you start the process of moving offices. In the sections below, we’re going to cover some of the most important factors to think about before a big office move. So, let’s get started!

Make Sure You Have an Office Moving Plan

Keeping a commercial enterprise running in the middle of an office move is no easy task. You’ll need to be hyper-organized and make sure that you’ve accounted for every last detail. For example, will employees be expected to transport their work computers and similar equipment, or will the company manage this task? What days will you set aside for the move, and how will this affect regular business operations? Who is assigned to supervise the move, and have you considered a quality office moving company to help manage the larger items like desks, chairs, cabinets, and inventory? Answering these questions will help you create an office moving plan that makes sense for your business. 

Consider How to Adapt to New Spacing & Layouts

Anyone who works in your office will need to adapt to the new workplace, and this change could be a challenge. For example, if you’re moving into a smaller, more affordable office, employees may need to work in closer proximity and make the most out of less space. Additionally, you may need to devise new plans for foot traffic; this could include how and where clients or customers enter the building, how and where employees move between departments, and how and where vendors deliver inventory or packages. If you haven’t accounted for even one of these potential issues, you could end up with traffic jams and a lot of confusion down the road. 

Let Everyone Know About Your New Address

Whether you’re a major corporation or a small startup, you need to let people know when you’re moving offices. It’s up to you to decide who you’ll inform, but in most cases, you should let your employees and major stakeholders know as soon as possible. The same applies to vendors, clients, and customers (if they come directly to your office). Updates to your address should generally be applied on the day of the move, but you’ll want to make preparations and ensure that these changes are applied to your company website, search engines, business cards, and anywhere else your office address may be displayed. 

Hire the Professionals For Your Office Move

Are you getting ready for office moving day? Are you located in the greater Kansas City area? If so, the experts at Mike Hammer Moving are here to help! We have more than 30 years of experience helping people and businesses move within Kansas City or even from Kansas City to locations out of state. To get help with your next move, reach out and get a quote today!