Movers - What Can Professional Service Do For You

If you are a business owner shifting to a new location – congratulations! Hopefully this is an exciting time of change and new opportunities. Undoubtedly you are facing a mountain of decisions – and expenses. Under such circumstances, it can be tempting to tackle as much of the moving project internally. After all, who knows your companies needs as well as your own staff? They’ll be sure to get the transition made smoothly. Of course you want to avoid workman’s comp issues, so you’ll leave the heaving lifting up to the meatheads at the local moving company. But before you assume that shifting companies are only valuable for their brute strength, here is an overview of what tasks are required during a move and how professional movers can be of assistance. 

Minimize loss of productivity

shifting can be an extremely stressful time for employees. Transition does not mean that normal business and regular customers go away and this work must be balanced with move preparations. A professional moving service works after-hours and on weekends to minimize disruptions to the work place. In the best case scenario, employees should leave the old office space at the close of business one day and start work in the new building at the start of the next business day. 

Many movers also facilitate employee communication initiatives. As the move is being planned they will provide a project schedule and moving tips and checklists. When the move is completed, employees may receive a welcome packet including information about the new building and neighborhood. 

Minimize waste and damage

A professional moving service will take careful inventory of the space utilization at the current space and design and efficient plan to transfer work to the new area. Every attempt will be made to utilize existing furniture and equipment and minimize purchase of new product. When necessary, movers will facilitate the disposal of unneeded duplicate items. This thorough inventory process will also aid in acquiring adequate insurance coverage for potential loss of damage incurred. 

Professionals will review building constraints at both locations such as elevators, loading docks, etc. They will review plans with building management at both locations to ensure everyone is on board. 

Movers are also equipped to deal with expensive phone, computer and other technology equipment. They will work with your in-house IT department to ensure that equipment is packed sufficiently and correctly placed in the new space. Technology is a critical aspect of ensuring your team is able to quickly ramp-up to normal productivity in their new space.