Moving
the site of your business is usually an indication that things are going well
and you are able to expand. However, the move itself needs plenty of
consideration and organisation if you are going to be able to fluidly
transition the business from one place to another. It can all come around so
quickly, so keep in mind all the things on the ‘to do’ list when you are
looking for Melbourne properties for sale.
As
soon as you find your new place, start spreading the word to your existing and
new clients. Of course, when it becomes official that you are moved in to the
new premises you will want to make some sort of formal announcement, complete
with a website change , but it doesn’t hurt to start getting the news out there
as soon as things are confirmed. You will want to emphasise your change of
address in as many formats as possible so that it really sinks in. For example,
perhaps add a note at the end of letters, or in your email signature. A company
newsletter is another fantastic communication channel. You want to make the
move as inconvenient as possible for your clients, so think about maybe
attaching a map that shows them the route from your old office.
It
is imperative that all of your connections are set up in the new location ahead
of time. Things like electricity, gas, water, and internet/phone lines are all
vital elements in any functioning business. Too many people fall into the trap
of moving their stuff in, with a ‘cross that bridge when we get to it’
mentality, only to find that these things can take a week or more to get
sorted. This lost time can be incredibly harmful to the business, both in terms
of revenue lost and poor professional image. It is a much better idea to have
everything up and running a couple of days early, rather than rely on things
being completed the exact day you move in. Leave a few days, because more often
than not obstacles arise and delays do happen. Internet and phone lines must be
up and running, as anyone confused about the change in location is most likely
going to contact you via these methods, and you will want to be able to offer
them information. Immediately set up a recorded answering machine message that
details the change in location.
Don’t
forget to leave time to clean out your old place. In most commercial rental
agreements, there is a clause specifically stating that the property must be
left in the same condition it was originally leased in. This makes perfect
sense, however in the excitement of moving to a bigger, better place, so many
tenants can completely forget about this important step. Failing to do so could
result in additional fees, not to mention a bad rental reference in the future.
Try
to get as much as possible done outside of business hours. You might be
exhausted at the end of moving week, but you will have disrupted your income
and business impression as little as possible. Sometimes the most obvious
things can be the most easily forgotten, so don’t forget to lodge a change of
address form with the post office so that you can receive all of your mail.
There is no shortage of things to do when moving your business and each thing
needs to be done in the right order to ensure a smooth transition. Manage a
calendar for the days leading up to the move, scheduling times for deliveries,
installation appointments and moving services.
There are
many reasons why businesses choose to make the big move. Perhaps they want to
upgrade their facilities, or they want to try to reach a new market. If this
sounds like you, then take a look at the exceptional Melbourne commercial
properties for sale at Bid Rhino at http://www.bidrhino.com.au/vic/houses-for-sale/.
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