Moving can be a complex and expensive activity, especially when it comes to doing it as a business. However, there are ways you can save money when moving your business to a new location. Just keep reading to find out what they are.
Set a budget and stick to it
Budgets can be somewhat flexible at a time, something that anyone running a business knows only too well. After all, it’s very easy to go over budget especially when we are talking about such complicated and multifaceted tasks such as moving a business to a new location. However, there are distinct advantages to estimating the full cost of the move and then using this figure as your budget for the task at hand.
To come to this figure you need to estimate things such as the cost of hiring the best moving company for the job, as well as any additional vehicles, boxes, dollies, and packaging you will need. You’ll also need to shut down your business for at least two days to pack and then unpack at your new location so be sure to factor in that cost to your figures as well.
Sell unused items before the move
Next, you can save money on your business move, by making sure all the items that you no longer need or use are removed before moving day. This is because it would only be a waste of time and money to move them from one site to another if they are no longer in use.
The good news is you can sell these items, and then use the money you reclaim to offset at least some of the move. You’ll find that there are even firms that deal specifically with second-hand office furniture or factory equipment that can help you.
Invest in a moving coordinator
Whether you hire a temp for the duration of the move, or assign the task to one of your currency employees, appointing a single person to oversee and coordinate the entire move is well worth the investment. Indeed, you can even save money this way, because the move will go more smoothly, and faster, so your business should experience less downtime overall.
Invest in proper equipment and packaging for the move
Last of all, when it comes to saving money on a business move, it’s important to note that you will need the proper equipment and packaging supplies. Indeed, not investing in these can be a real false economy because the damage to your business’s items, and potential risks involved for your staff can cost you a great deal more than you could ever save.
With that in mind, hiring proper plastic crates that are sturdy and stackable is a good idea. It also makes sense to make sure you have plenty of trolleys as this will allow you and your staff to move these crates safely and put them in a location where your removal team can collect them and pack them on the vans.
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