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Think About Moving Your Company? Don't Make These Mistakes



Whether you have encountered numerous issues, or the building your business is currently located in has become a bit too small for your fast-expanding team, at one point, relocation will become immanent. However, this process has the power to take a headache to a whole new level. Although it may seem quite simple, especially if there are professional movers involved, there are certain things that you have to pay special attention to if you wish to go through the entire process stress and hassle-free. We say – learn from other people’s mistakes, and they are the following:


Not hiring professionals


Has it crossed your mind that maybe employees might help with the move instead of hiring professional movers? Bad choice. You are probably looking at those tables and tech equipment thinking how heavy can it really be? Though it may not seem so difficult until you pick up the furniture and try to maneuver it down the stairs, it is important to remember that it can be really dangerous. Surely the last thing you want to is for someone to get hurt. Especially if you have set the deadline, splurging on a professional pair of hands and reliable truck rental services will definitely be the smartest move.


Not reading the reviews


Still, it is not just about hiring ANY professional out there. Browsing the Internet searching for a local moving company is just a start, but in order to find out their reputation you will have to go through Google reviews and try contacting people who have had experience with the service providers you plan on hiring to get more detailed information. Scams happen way too often, especially in this industry.


Not insuring the valuable items


Whether you own some expensive pieces of technology or furniture, one thing is certain – you don’t want to lose or damage them during the relocation process. For this reason, we recommend paying a little extra for the insurance – you can either do this through your moving company or insure them on your own. Familiarize yourself with the types of coverage (whether it covers full service or just transportation). Furthermore, remember to read the fine print and ask questions to make sure you are getting the insurance package that will answer to your special needs.


Not packing your items properly


There are those who are looking to save a few bucks on moving material, and as a result attempt to pack as many items as possible into a single box. While to some, packing all books and papers into one box might seem like a good strategy, it will get extremely heavy and might lead to injuries. Also, think carefully about the things you consider moving – do you really need absolutely everything from your old office? Use this as a great opportunity to get rid of some items, even files, you no longer need (or never even used in the first place).


Moving during bad weather or rush hour


Moving companies usually charge by the hour, and as business relocation can be quite an expensive endeavor, it would be smart to avoid rush hour and popular moving dates and times. Weekends, holidays and summer months are the busiest times in the moving industry, and as a result, the most expensive ones. When it comes to weather, though it is out of your control and fairly unpredictable, you can check out the weather channel and try to avoid bad conditions, since they can affect the safety of your belongings.


Final words


With corporate relocations, you ought to remember that something will always go wrong. This is why emphasis is put on insurance – even though it will cost you a bit more, try to estimate how much it will cost you to replace the damaged items. In the end, you’ll realize these measures of prevention are, overall, much more profitable.

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