What Every Business Should Know Before an Office Move

Inventory Everything Before Packing Begins

An office move provides an opportunity to determine what the company actually needs.

Years of operation can leave offices filled with outdated computers, duplicate furniture, archived paperwork, unused supplies, and equipment that no longer serves a practical purpose.

Moving unnecessary items increases labor, transportation, and storage costs.

A pre-move inventory should divide property into categories such as:

• Move
• Sell
• Donate
• Recycle
• Dispose
• Store
• Replace

Sensitive documents and electronic devices deserve additional attention. Companies should follow their internal data-retention and security procedures when disposing of records or storage devices.

Create a Detailed Moving Timeline

An office relocation should have clearly defined milestones.

Instead of relying on one moving date, the company should work backward from the target opening date and establish deadlines for every major task.

8–12 Weeks Before the Move

The business can begin confirming its moving budget, reviewing movers, assigning internal responsibilities, measuring the new office, and developing a floor plan.