Tips for An Office Move
Contact Several Toronto Office Movers
Look for a company that specializes in office moves across the GTA, and then have them come to your office location to inspect all that needs to be moved for an accurate estimate. No matter how “great of a deal” one moving company may offer, keep on obtaining quotations from at least five to ten office movers before you choose one. Always ask for recent credentials and referrals, and then verify them by contacting the previous customers. Don’t be afraid to ask as many questions that you may have, and always inquire about discounts before signing any agreement.
You’d be surprised at the difference in price and value which each company will offer you- Even a 10% difference on a $1000 quotation equates to $100 being saved which in turn could be used to pay for other things such as office supplies.
Check out Your New Location
Now that you’ve settled and arranged your moving particulars with the office movers, it’s now time to visit your new location to start measuring the dimensions of each area of the building to determine where each piece of furniture, equipment, and office accessories will be situated. Once you determine the designation of the main (usually big pieces) items, give each of your employees a layout of the new location in order for them to decide how they’ll organize their new personal space.
Be Nice- Offer it to Customers
Business owners are people as well, and we as people are always looking for value and deals right? Well, why not offer your unneeded or unwanted items to your customers at an amazing deal, before donating it to a nonprofit organization? Why not earn a bit of money during the office move by selling this equipment to offset the cost of the moving expenses? After all, your customers may be business owners or have home offices where your equipment could be beneficial for their operations.
Label All Boxes You Pack
Okay, so the items that you decide to take with you to your new office location will need to be organized and packed accordingly. When you label everything you pack, it’ll be easier to set up your new office after the move and the office movers will know which boxes to place in what area of the new location. If you’re undergoing a big move involving more than one moving truck or multiple loads, it’s a good idea to have someone from your business at the new location to help guide the movers when offloading your items from the truck, ensuring a hassle free transition.
Planning your office move does not have to be stressful when you are organized and when you have the assistance of your employees. You want to plan your office move as soon as you find out that you are moving to the new location so that there will be less to do on moving day. Let customers know about the move by putting up a huge poster on the front door, sending out email notifications, and the good ‘ol phone call to personalize the message. This personal approach will definitely yield a great relationship with your customers to ensure that they continue to do business with you. Lastly, offer special sales for your valued customers a few days before the move so that you can eliminate as much inventory as possible.
