When a business gets it right, the taste of success is sweet and as the orders come rolling in, it soon becomes clear that you’re going to need a bigger office. Of course, you should take your time when looking for a bigger facility and when you do find the right location, here are a few office relocation mistakes to avoid.

  • Lack of planning – This will almost certainly result in issues; the Internet connection hasn’t been made, or you end up with tons of waste you hadn’t planned for. Call in affordable Melbourne office removals and you can focus on managing the business while they handle the entire relocation project. Much like any other operation, an office move requires careful planning and collaboration; outsourcing is the best way forward.
  • Accepting the first quote – While no one likes having to deal with contractor’s, you should contact at least 3 removal companies, asking each to quote for the project. Avoid any contractor that gives you a quote over the phone; the correct procedure is to send a technician to your business premises to gather information in order to give an all-inclusive price.
  • Lack of Research – Every business is self-promoting, it couldn’t be any other way, and the best way to find out about the firm you are planning to use to relocate your office is to do a little background research. If there are customer reviews on their website, read them to get a clear idea of what to expect.
  • Poor packing – Office equipment is expensive and if you handle items that are not packed correctly, damage is likely to occur. Office furniture needs to be protected, as do large machines like photocopiers and laser printers, which is why you should let the removalist handle the packing.
  • Failing to Terminate Utilities – This could cost you a pretty packet; get in touch with all providers by email, informing them of the date you will be vacating the premises and call the day before to confirm, otherwise you might end up paying for the new tenant’s usage. The same goes at the new venue; telephone, Internet, water and electricity should all be up and running the day before the move.

You can avoid all of the above by calling in a professional office mover, who has the resources and experience to handle the entire project from start to finish, leaving you free to focus on other aspects of your business.