10 Tips For Saving Time & Money When Relocating Offices

• January 13, 2017
• Bill Chen

Last updated on October 30, 2023

Moving is a stressful, challenging task that no one enjoys; however, by following several simple tips, you will plan and execute a successful move.

Are you moving your existing office to a new venue or have you grown out of your home office? Congratulations! Your business is growing. On the other hand, you might be downsizing. This is not a bad thing. Restructuring and downsizing often lead to new growth.

Moving to a new office is listed as an extremely stressful and time-consuming activity. No matter how well you plan your move, there is always the risk of something going wrong. The good news is that there are advantages to moving your home office to business premises. Probably the most important advantage is that you will be in a formal working environment so will be easier to get your work done without being interrupted at home.

Making moving easier

Here are 10 tips, in no particular order, to help simplify the task of moving your home office:

Plan your move carefully

Make sure that you plan your move in advance as you will need to secure a lease on your new premises.

Clear out all of your rubbish

The more items you have, the more you have to pack and move. It’s not easy to know what to throw away and when to throw it away; thus, before your moving date arrives, make sure that you have sorted through everything and throw away or recycle everything that you no longer need or want.

Make sure your utilities are shut down

Make sure that you give your utility company the correct notice, otherwise you will either be without water and electricity, or you will have to pay extra for services that you no longer require.

Consider getting professional movers to help you pack and move

Removals Inner West is skilled at planning and executing your move for you. We will make sure that everything is packed, moved, and unpacked in your new office, saving you the stress and effort of trying to move.

Keep a moving calendar or timeline

It’s important to keep a calendar of all the tasks that need to be done before your moving date arrives. If you don’t do this, you will end up running out of time to get everything done before you have to move.

Packing materials

Make sure that you have enough boxes, packing tape, and protective materials so that you can pack with ease.

Don’t buy boxes

Check whether you can rent boxes instead of purchasing them. This will save costs as you can return them once you have moved and unpacked them. You have a choice of renting new or used boxes.

Pack strategically

Don’t just throw things in boxes. Pack carefully and put related objects together in a box.

Label all your boxes

There is nothing worse than arriving at your new destination to find all your boxes in a jumble and you don’t know what is inside each box and where it goes. Therefore, make sure you label all of your boxes as you seal them.

Keep a track of your moving expenses

You will be able to deduct the cost of your move from your annual income tax bill. This means that you will have to keep a careful note of all of your moving expenses.

Final words

Moving your office to a new location might be stressful and time-consuming. The good news is that you do not have to do it on your own. Visit our office removals website to help you move easily and efficiently.