When a business is first started, there is typically a whole lot of thought and planning that goes into choosing that perfect city/town to set up shop. Factors such as the market, trends, cost, available space, and resources all tend to play into the decision. Over time, it’s perfectly normal to out-grow that original spot, not because it fails to be a successful location but simply because you need more. This could mean that the business is expanding and you want to branch out into new towns and cities, or perhaps a complete relocation is necessary.
Here we’ll take a look at some key steps and tips that will help you to set up or relocate your company to a brand-new city. These tips will ensure the process moves along as smoothly and quickly as possible, so you can focus on your business being successful in its new digs.
You’ll Want to Be Nearby at All Times
When it comes to setting up a whole new location, there is usually a lot of hands-on planning, organizing, and leg-work to do. What this means is that you will likely want to be nearby just to make your life a little easier. This is when corporate housing can come in real handy as a temporary yet comfortable solution.
Let’s take for example the bustling city of Boston, which is huge for start-ups and the relocation of businesses. Blueground is a company that offers corporate housing Boston based that is meant to be comfortable right from the start.
The apartments are all fully-furnished so you can literally move in and be set up from day one. They tend to also be located in the best areas of the city, giving you access to the business district as well as public transit, shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. Booking a place is simple too, as theblueground.com website is easy to use and very flexible, as the company understands that it may be necessary for you to extend your stay at the last minute.
Being nearby just means that you won’t have to worry about how long it takes for you to reach the office should there be an issue that needs your immediate location.
It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning
It’s also important that the planning process takes place well before the actual relocation or new branch is opened. This means the planning process should begin in the old or existing location. Planning early just ensures that nothing is overlooked or forgotten during the actual move. Sure, there will still be obstacles along the way, but at least you’ll be more prepared to take them on.
Be Picky About the Moving Company
For those who are relocating an office space to a new city, there will be items that need moving. Packing up the entire contents of the office can be overwhelming to say the least, which is why a professional moving company is recommended.
Now, before you browse through the yellow pages and just use the first company that catches your eye, there are a few things to keep in mind. Think about what kind of items you will be packing and moving; there’s a good chance they are expensive, contain sensitive information, and can’t necessarily be replaced. This means you want to hire a moving service that specializes in office moves. You also need to take into account whether you need to hire long distance movers.
A full-service company is typically the best one to select as they do the packing, loading, unloading, and even unpacking. This allows you to focus on all the other details and just supervise the process instead. Just as an added piece of advice, be sure to also ask about the insurance through the moving company. You want to know that everything is protected should anything happen to your items.
Bring in an IT Technician
Today, it doesn’t matter what industry you are in, technology is a huge part of the business. Whether you just use it for record keeping and bookings, or it’s much deeper, you need to be sure that your IT equipment is properly unhooked, and then re-wired in the new space. If you don’t have your own IT department capable of doing this task, you’ll want to hire an IT contractor to have the work done.
Alert Your Clients Well in Advance
You also want to be sure that you are alerting all your clients and customers well in advance of the move. This is even more important if you are actually relocating and will no longer be at your existing address. You can use your social networks, send out an e-newsletter, and tell your clients in person about your move.
Each of these tips will ensure that the move goes as smoothly as possible so that you can get down to business in your new city or town.
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Hernaldo Turrillo is a writer and author specialised in innovation, AI, DLT, SMEs, trading, investing and new trends in technology and business. He has been working for ztudium group since 2017. He is the editor of openbusinesscouncil.org, tradersdna.com, hedgethink.com, and writes regularly for intelligenthq.com, socialmediacouncil.eu. Hernaldo was born in Spain and finally settled in London, United Kingdom, after a few years of personal growth. Hernaldo finished his Journalism bachelor degree in the University of Seville, Spain, and began working as reporter in the newspaper, Europa Sur, writing about Politics and Society. He also worked as community manager and marketing advisor in Los Barrios, Spain. Innovation, technology, politics and economy are his main interests, with special focus on new trends and ethical projects. He enjoys finding himself getting lost in words, explaining what he understands from the world and helping others. Besides a journalist, he is also a thinker and proactive in digital transformation strategies. Knowledge and ideas have no limits.