By Ron Cognetta – A Moving Professional at Clancy Moving Systems in Connecticut and New York and member of CRN – the Commercial Relocation Network.

If you are  considering relocating your company, Clancy Moving Systems has office moving tips for you.  In today’s office moving tip we give you important considerations, which are most helpful BEFORE  you create a move plan.

First, make a list of all the pros and cons so you and your staff clearly understand the underlying need for the move and what it should accomplish.  Second, consideration should be given to the following:

·         When is the best time to move?

·         Are there seasonal fluctuations or other considerations that could affect this decision?

·         How much will the move cost?

·         What percentage are you and your staff going to do yourselves?

·         How will this relocation impact the employees

·         What effect will it have on overall productivity?

These questions need to be addressed during the earliest planning phases.  Once you start a plan, it is hard to redesign the plan to include these important considerations.  That is why upfront planning is one of our most important office moving tips.

Suggestion: Select a “move team” at least three months before the actual relocation.  You may also want to select people to manage specific areas such as office furniture and equipment, electronics and communication, plants, employee relocation (if needed), and budget.  Often several of these responsibilities can be given to one person, but make sure each of these areas is assigned to someone.  Managing the move budget is a critical activity.  It is a good idea to make department managers responsible for their individual budgets, and ultimately passing departmental budgets to the decision makers. However you organize your move team, whether it consists of one person or 20, the issues and decisions are similar.   Depending on the scale, moving can be expensive, and unforeseen expenses tend to be the rule, rather than the exception.  At the same time, there are ways you can save money.  Allow enough time to weigh your options, and don’t forget one very important office moving tip…all moving expenses are tax deductible.

About Clancy Moving Systems – Clancy Moving Systems has been providing professional moving and storage services since 1921.  Clancy has offices in Putnam(NY) , Dutchess(NY) and Fairfield(CT) Counties as well as New York City. Clancy serves a who’s who of fortune 500 clients and manages projects on a global scale.

About Ron Cognetta – Ron has been a member of Clancy Moving Systems since 2000.  Ron resides in Fairfield County and works in Clancy’s Stamford, CT office.  Ron is a member of several organizations including CRN, IFMA and BOMA.