Will your office move go smoothly, or be an absolute nightmare? It depends. The most common mistakes made by office move managers are not caused by taking the wrong actions, they are the result of being blind-sided by issues you never knew to expect. Moving your business is not like moving your home, although many have made this mistake

9 Most Common Office Moving Mistakes

1. Incomplete checklist of issues to address
2. Underestimating the time required by each task in the checklist
3. Running out of money because of inadequate budgeting
4. Running out of time by failing to delegate or ask for help
5. Trying to do too much in-house to save money
6. Hiring vendors too quickly or for low-price only
7. Poor vendor performance caused by failure to identify the specific Scope of Work needed for each task
8. Losing control by letting vendors manage the project for you
9. Disastrous moving day coordination caused by lack of communication

In the remainder of this 4 part blog series we will address these office moving issues and provide you with the tools and information you need for a flawless office move.

Do’s and Don’ts of Office Relocation Part 2: Can you accomplish a successful office move?

Do’s and Don’ts of Office Relocation Part 3: Office Move Planning Checklist

Do’s and Don’ts of Office Relocation Part 4: The Office Move Checklist

Watch for these new blog posts or email diggins & ROSE Moving Systems for the complete series “Do’s and Don’ts of Office Relocation now. If you are planning an office move in the next 12 months, contact diggins & ROSE immediately for a free consultation and quote. The earlier you start your planning, the better your chances of a successful, stress-free office moving experience.