Office Relocation: 5 Useful Tips!
Moving Offices with the Help of The AOF Team!
As we approach the official beginning of Spring, many companies and businesses are feeling the need for a fresh start. Maybe the current office is too small for an expanding team, or the rent is too high. Whatever the reason for the desired move, AOF have some helpful tips for you, taken from our 50+ years’ experience in this busy industry.
Sell or Exchange Your Old Furniture
1. Sell or Part-Exchange your Current Office Furniture
Did you know that many office furniture dealers will offer an office clearance service to help you get rid of your old and unwanted furniture? If the furniture is re-sellable, you can even negotiate a part-exchange deal where you get a discount on any new office furniture purchased. This is a great place to start when you are thinking of moving or relocating, as it helps to clear your space, save you money, and even get a discount on new furniture.
A Second Hand Sit/Stand Desk in Good Condition
2. Buy Second Hand Office Furniture Instead of New
Opting for second hand office furniture is always advisable when moving into a new space, especially if you wish to keep within a small budget. Why pay full price for a desk or storage unit, when you can pay around half the price for one with a light scratch or two on it? We would also always advise that you thoroughly check the condition of your furniture before you purchase it, if possible, before you make the commitment.
Avoid Unnecessary Stress!
3. Use a Reputable Company with Plenty of Experience
On what can be one of the most stressful days of anybody’s life – moving day – the last thing you want is to rely on inexperienced or unprofessional people. That’s why you need to shrewdly pick a company that has a solid reputation, has been around a long time, and has plenty of good online reviews from satisfied customers.
CAD Drawing of an Office Plan
4. Get Professional CAD Designs of Your Proposed Space
One of the best ways to avoid any unwanted errors or surprises during office relocation is to plan with precision and consult professionally constructed CAD drawings. Any decent furniture company worth its salt will help you plan and design your space for free and will work with you every step of the way to ensure you are happy with the progress. If they are unwilling to do this, this should be an immediate red flag, and a sign that there will be trouble ahead.
Boultbee: Our Client's Office Space!
5. Don’t Spread the Office Relocation Work Between Too Many Companies
It can be a nightmare if you have one removals company, another furniture company you are selling furniture to, and yet another you wish to buy from. The more people that are involved the more things that can go wrong, such as delays and cancellations. Too many cooks spoil the broth, as the old saying goes! So, the best way to avoid this happening is to stick with one company for all aspects of your big move. Check out the office of one of our satisfied customers, Boultbee (see image to the right).
Did you know we offer an office moving & relocation service? Visit one of our showrooms, call us on 0800 102 6844, or email [email protected] for more information.
