Moving checklist for business move

On office moving plan is one of the most crucial steps of relocating a company. To ensure fast relocation of the company, it is necessary to have a sound moving plan. Charting out a business move checklist is helpful in ensuring a smooth move for your company.
While each office has individual needs that have to be looked after, here are a few general pointers to keep in mind while shifting your business:
• The moving schedule should be planned ahead. Having a deadline ensures that the staff as well as the movers push themselves to complete the transition within that time frame.
• Communication is the most important aspect of setting up an office. Business starts as soon as phone and computer lines are up. Set a meeting with your communications department to work out these details and set up office as soon as possible
• Send out a notice to all your clients regarding the business move. Inform them about the new phone numbers as well.
• Even though a mover will take care of all the packing and unpacking needs, the various files, documents, office supplies will need to be arranged in order before the move. Assign the overseeing of all the details to various staff members.
• Plan out the new office setup beforehand. This way, the movers will know exactly where to place all the office equipment and save you the hassle of shifting things around later.
• For items requiring special assistance to set up, such as copiers, faxes, intercoms etc., book a technician in advance.
• Fix an appointment with your moving company and schedule packing details so that the movers know which items to pack first and which ones to pack last.
• Purchase packing supplies, if needed.
• Print out packing instructions for the movers and for employees, if needed.
• Prepare labels so that once all the equipment is packed, you can stick labels with instructions on it to help movers know what to put where.
• Each piece of furniture, which has to be moved, needs to be appropriately labeled and marked to let the mover know where to place it in the new premises.
• Any liquid, inflammable material or removable parts need to be discarded or specially packed to minimize risks.
• Parking spots should be figured out beforehand to avoid additional charges. The surrounding businesses at the new location should be informed of the move so that they are aware of the possibility of a truck blocking entrances or taking up parking space.
With this checklist provided, your business move will be easier and faster.