One of the few things that may be more stressful than a residential move is a corporate move. The majority of business owners are totally in the dark as to how to prepare for a corporate move. It's advisable to interview several professional corporate relocation companies that specialize in corporate moves.

Here is some valuable advice you can use when organizing your company's move.

Start with a realistic plan: The key to any move is to plan ahead. The main goal in a corporate move is to be as time-efficient and as cost-effective as possible. Make sure you have a comprehensive knowledge of what your new corporate location will look like. Create a floor plan and map out precisely where the equipment and furniture will be positioned and where your workers will be stationed. After you have created your map, place a copy of it at the entrance of your office and on every floor. It may seem like a tedious task, especially if you're moving into a number of floors, but this will save you a considerable amount of time, money and headaches in the long run. Such organization will keep the workers happier and more productive if they are able to continue business as usual.

Be as transparent as possible:
Notify all parties - landlords, employees, and movers - of every single detail of the relocation process. It is vital that you DO NOT keep them in the dark. Be sure to tactfully notify your mover of where each piece of furniture needs to be placed. It may be a good idea to place colour-coded packaging labels on each piece that needs to be moved. The labels could serve as an indication as to where each object belongs.

Labelling is a key part of moving offices that is frequently overlooked. Be sure to label all equipment and furniture that is being moved. The label must be placed prominently on the package and should immediately and easily inform the mover of exactly where the package is to be moved.

The contents of desks and shelving units should be removed and packed separately. The contents of filing cabinets generally should not be emptied. They should remain in their location, but be kept secure with a lock, rope or some strong tape.

Relocating your Computers and IT Department: As technology advances and changes at increasingly rapid rates, the process for moving certain devices become more difficult. Certain technological devices may require special attention. If you are renting your equipment, be sure to notify your supplier; failure to do so may result in a nullification of your rental agreement. Refuse Removal and recycling: - In order to simplify the move for all parties involved, be sure to dispose of as much rubbish as possible. If your company is quite large, then you may need to receive consent from local authorities to place big waste containers on the site.

The Small Details - The most obvious things are also amongst the most overlooked. Here's a simple checklist:
1. Have a set of spare keys available.
2. Make sure that your communication technology is ready to go- Internet connection, working phones and fax.
3. Check the electricity, as it will be quite hard to work in the dark.
4. Are the restrooms functional? Believe it or not, this is will be important.
5. Are there any outstanding obligations that you may have in regards to your old office space?

Change your company stationery and business cards. You'll need to revise them with your new address and phone number, available for employees and customers alike.

Be sure to follow these simple guidelines and you will surely have an easier time relocating your business.

This post was provided for corporate relocation service provider Relocation Africa by Cape Town SEO consultant 2Stroke

This article was provided by John Conrad of Cape Town SEO company 2Stroke Interactive on behalf of Relocation specialist Relocation Africa.

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