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As your business grows and more employees are hired, the current space might no longer be suitable for operations. A commercial real estate agent can help you find a new workplace with standout features in a prime location. To help prepare for the move and cause as few distractions as possible, follow the advice outlined below.

3 Best Practices to Follow When Moving Offices

1. Assemble a Planning Committee

Even if you’re planning a short-distance move, packing up operations and setting up shop elsewhere is a complex process. For a smooth transition, assemble a team with representatives from each department. They can offer their input to help whittle down the list of commercial real estate options. An IT manager, for example, will let you know if the conditions are suitable to house servers onsite. The HR manager will let you know if a layout is best for keeping departments separated with offices and cubicles or if you’ll need to adopt an open, communal workplace design.   

2. Look for Movers Early On

commercial real estateOnce you settle on commercial real estate to buy, start researching movers in the area. Depending on the time of year you relocate, appointment slots might fill up quickly. Try to reserve your spot a few months before the move-in date. With ample notice, professional movers can also provide solutions to expedite the planning process, such as packing services and temporary storage.     

3. Don’t Leave Employees in the Dark

When you put together a planning committee with department heads, they can provide their team members with moving updates. Staffers can then share their opinions and offer feedback to ensure you choose a suitable working environment. Once available, let employees know the official move-out date. This way, they can arrange time each week to start packing up their personal belongings and equipment in their departments. So the staff knows what to expect, also arrange a walk-through of the new space.

 

If you’re looking to expand your business in the greater Cincinnati, OH, area, contact the real estate agents at KW Commercial in Florence, KY. Since 2015, they have been meeting the commercial real estate needs of area business owners. To discuss buying property, call (859) 359-6805. Visit the real estate agency online to meet the team or view their available listings.

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