Relocating a business is a significant undertaking that will disrupt your daily operations. To make the transition as smooth as possible, use these proven commercial moving strategies.

Commercial Moving Guide

1. Declutter Early

Your relocation is the perfect opportunity to go through everything and declutter. You’ve likely accumulated items you no longer need, such as outdated technology or old products. Perhaps everything in your filing cabinets can be digitized to save space and make it easier for employees to search for what they need. Begin deciding what to sell, donate, recycle, and throw away at least a few months before your moving date.

2. Keep Everyone Informed

The move affects your employees, customers, and clients. Hold meetings for your employees to announce the move and keep them up-to-date throughout the planning process. Get them excited about the new space and lay out a timeline for when they should have their desks packed up.

Notify your customers and clients about the move a few weeks beforehand through email or mailed flyers. Also, update your address online.

3. Keep Essential Items Separate

To keep your business running, let your employees pack up their own items at the end of the last business day before the moving day. Prominently label these items as “essential” and keep these boxes separate so your movers know to unpack them first. When employees arrive at the new office, their essentials will be available for use immediately.

The professionals at Wagoner Moving Systems will make your business relocation easy and seamless. This commercial moving company is based out of North Canton, OH, and offers local, interstate, and long-distance moving services. Their careful packing services will limit the strain on your employees and ensure your items arrive at the new office in top condition. Learn more about their services on their website, and call (330) 494-1321 to request a free estimate.