There is a lot to consider when relocating offices. Below, you will find checklists with tips and points we have prepared for you to make your relocation as smooth as possible.
AFTER YOU SIGN A CONTRACT
1. Choose your expert mover.
2. Inform your employees.
3. Schedule time for relocation.
4. Contact the property owner and order a relocation survey.
5. If needed, contact an architect, project manager, or another contractor.
6. Label the boxes following the instructions, e.g. full name of employee, files, kitchen utensils, etc.
BUY NEW OFFICE FURNITURE ON TIME
1. Consider the following areas: reception, visitors’ zone, conference room, relaxation room, kitchen, workplaces, potentially relaxation zone, server room/ copying room, patio.
2. Avoid envy, misunderstandings, or discontent.
3. Make a furniture drawing.
4. Arrange your office cleverly! Make a copy of the building floor of your new office and draw you furniture distribution.
5. Leave the copy with our team.
CONTACT A PRINTING HOUSE / ADVERTISING AGENCY
1. Update your business cards, labels, letter paper etc.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS, IT AND DATA NETWORKS
1. Terminate or renegotiate the contracts.
2. Update insurance here.
3. Think about the systems which should work in business.
4. Can your present system be moved?
5. Take out a phone subscription and a required number of lines.
6. What network do you need? Landline or wireless?
INSURANCE AND CONTRACT
1. Browse through and sign every new contract (e.g. electricity).
2. Make sure your insurance policies are valid.
3. Check all requirements of authorities and insurance undertakings.
LOCKS AND ALARMS
1. Check the security systems in your new seat.
2. What are the requirements for your insurance company and business with respect to locks and alarm systems? There are many good security consultants who may be hired and consulted here.
NEW ADDRESS AND POST HANDLING
1. Notify both internally and externally of your business relocation.
2. Change of address.
3. Amend the post-related contract.