(ThySistas.com) Businesses can sometimes choose to expand by moving to new premises. This is exciting. But sometimes, if they have the pleasure of owning a unit in an industrial park, they might also decide to construct new wings to the office, or another building. Just like anything, this can take time, dedication, energy, and also, chaos.
It’s important to ensure that no matter what option your business opts for, you are able to settle the chaos of office transitions adequately. This can help you avoid a lack of productivity, ensure that safety is met all round, and generally keep things on the right tracks. However, even with this as our goal, it’s important to realise that this process might not happen overnight. It can take a little readjustment of your goals and needs to understand this – but if you can, you’ll be well rewarded in your efforts.
Let us consider the following advice. We hope to keep it smart, realistic, and timely, as all good business planning is:
Move In Segments
Moving, department by department, can be essential if you hope to transition smoothly. This means that for a day or so, you can patchwork the office duties well, and try to gain a leg-up over the timelines you might need to face. For example, no HR for two days as they get set up might be inconvenient, but it can be adapted to quite easily. Moving in segments can also help you get your mission-critical equipment over there in time, and set up. This can cause a relatively small delay between your productivity pauses. However, it could also be that suspending operations for a week or so while you move can help you avoid the task of having to run a full business while you move. It depends on your needs. Get in touch with experts from Mayflower to see how they can help you execute a painless move.
Utilize Helpful Tools
It can be important to allow some staff to remote work using smart devices or laptops you may have given them. This can give you room to ensure the office is fully ready before they come back. You might also decide to use portable buildings to ensure staff can set up if there is a delay, as these can often be customized to your needs ahead of time. If you utilize tools such as this, then the issues that you might otherwise have faced can be much less pronounced.
Let Customers Know
Letting customers know the issues you might have to deal with can ensure they are understanding during this office transition. For example, on your website and during your support calls you might have a stock message explaining that you are moving, and to expect slow service in the meantime. A simple heads up in this direction can help your audience and other connected businesses alike feel more understanding about your needs. It makes a difference.
With this advice, we hope you’re much better able to settle the moving chaos of an office transition.
Staff Writer; Paula Wall