Business on the Move!
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Moving your business premises can be stressful (we know, we've been there ourselves!) but following Make It Cheaper's simple times will make your move a smooth move. Image Credits: Microsoft , Illmore, Plain Adventure, Roger Doiron
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- 1. Business on the Move! www.makeitcheaper.com
- 2. Make It Easy Moving your business to a new office is exciting and can be great if it all goes well… …But we all know things don’t always go to plan! Follow our top 5 tips to make yours a smooth move. www.makeitcheaper.com
- 3. Tip 1: Plan Ahead Even if you have planned everything down to where the last pencil will go, some things can change and be taken out of your control. • Prepare for potential delays • Have a back up plan • Make sure you can adapt your timeline • Have all the legalities in check If you’ve got a plan in place in case of these eventualities, your move will be back on track sooner rather than later. www.makeitcheaper.com
- 4. Tip 2: Shop Around It isn’t the most exciting thing to do and it is likely to take a while, but shopping around can save you £1000s. • Remember, everything is negotiable. • Get the best price for everything from your furniture to your window cleaners. • Don't assume that a provider will give you their best price first. Remember that you are in the best position to negotiate before you sign on the dotted line, so get everything you need before that point. www.makeitcheaper.com
- 5. Tip 3: Use The Best People We can’t all be the best at everything and it is important to know your own limitations. If you’re not an expert in something, find someone who is! • Find the expert • Remember the cheapest option isn’t always the best option • What are their skills vs. their experience? You’re in charge – hire the best person for the job! www.makeitcheaper.com
- 6. Tip 4: Remember IT!! It is paramount to keep your eye on the ball where your IT department and services are concerned. • Don’t forget about IT!! • Make sure systems are up and running • Have a good relationship with your IT project manager Knowing whether your IT systems are up and running marks the difference between a good move and a bad move. www.makeitcheaper.com
- 7. Tip 5: Build Relationships It is always important to have a good relationship with everyone that will help you with your move. • Contractors • Removal men • Office staff • IT project manager A large-scale move takes teamwork and you need people to be willing to go that extra mile for you. www.makeitcheaper.com
- 8. Bonus Tip: Detail is Key Detail is extremely important when moving to a different office. Things can often get missed or forgotten about, this will only cause delays and cost the company money. • Read every contract carefully • Make a list of everything from the smallest to the biggest jobs • Don’t forget the small things Focus on each and every detail! www.makeitcheaper.com
- 9. One more time… Remember to plan ahead It’s all in the detail Use the best people for the job Don’t forget about IT!! Build good relationships Shop around for the best deals www.makeitcheaper.com
- 10. Welcome to your shiny new office! www.makeitcheaper.com