Relocation to another office can be a long and excruciating process both for the employer and the employee. However with a relocation expert at your disposal you can make the transition smoothly and with minimum hassles. There are many aspects to be considered when you have decided to make a change in your locale. There are several factors to be considered like type of items to be moved, time involved for the transit, safety of the material to be moved and rearranging the assets in the new premises. Here are some key things you need to focus on and take care of from your end:

Planning the move
Establish a timeline of events and list of tasks prior to the move, and prepare a checklist. It should contain details of all the important tasks that need to be completed in the run up to your office move. Having a good understanding of what needs to be done will ensure you avoid mistakes and last minute panic. Communicate clearly to the staff involved about the move so that they can also plan their work in advance and there are minimum delays in business time..

Packing of material assets
When it comes to packing and moving the assets in your office, good professional movers will help to keep hazards at bay. They will organize a workable packing schedule around your business with maximum safety of assets.

They will ensure that while packing, hallways are kept clear from clutter so that the staff operating at the premises can continue with their work and you do not loose time.In most cases the packing must be  restricted to non work hours however .

Boxes and containers must be placed in a common areas if there is not enough room in the work space to pack and store them.

Remember to label everything clearly and mark any boxes that need to stay upright just in case to avoid minor accidents.

Moving material to the new location
Staff should not be expected to lift any boxes to avoid any injury . These should completely be handled by the relocation experts who are used to handling heavy goods. Transworld users specialized handling equipments namely viz; Pallet trucks, trollys, folklift, crains, etc. Floor protectors are used to prevent damages to the floors.

Boxes should be packed, closed and taped shut.

They should also be light enough for one person to carry safely. So it is important to segregate your belongings into smaller volumes.

Access to the new location
Another important aspect of planning an office move is to ensure that the relocation experts  are familiar with any access issues to and from both properties. Ensure that there is adequate parking areaavailable so that loading or unloading is easy for them.

Carry out a premove trail tour before your move day along with the relocation experts so that they  can identify and anticipate any safety concerns or access issues involved in the move like long and winding staircases, elevator sizes and availability and entry and exit points at the venue.

All the above will ensure that not only is your move effortless but also speedy so that your employees and you can be back at your desk at the earliest with minimum time wasted.