So, you’re thinking of moving your business, but you’re not sure what you should take into consideration. It can be a risky move to take, not only in relation to your clientele, but also to the company itself. How do you know you’re making the right choice? What will be affected if you decide to move, and are there any long-term consequences? Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the six most important things to consider in moving a business.
- The most important thing to consider is the lease for your new building. As with renting a house, you’ll want to know everything that’s included in the lease. Read the fine print and ask a lot of questions when going over the lease with your landlord. Ask about maintenance, sign restrictions, parking, snow removal, and anything else that may come to mind during your meeting and discussion with those involved.
- How will your customers access the business? Visit the location before you sign and ask yourself whether it’s convenient and easy to access. If you were the customer, would this be a business you’d be willing to visit?
- It’s very important to think about how you’re actually going to move the business, and whether you’ll need mover’s insurance. You must also consider whether the business will be closed during the move and how long it’ll take for you to open again.
- What about transferring the technology utilized at your business? If you need to contract another company to set up computers, phones, and other various necessities, make sure you set that up as soon as possible in order not to delay the opening of your business. We recommend the Brick Technology Group.
- Update your business address. Contact USPS and complete a change of address form, and don’t forget to update business cards, flyers, and other print media.
- Ensure your clients know of your new location. Update your website, social media accounts, business listings, and consider running a billboard to inform every one of your move.
Moving a business can be a risky, but beneficial, change if you take the proper steps. These six considerations are important for any company move, but there may be other things you need to take into consideration as well depending on the type of business you run. Overall, just make sure you’re prepared for any challenges that come your way.
Thinking about moving your business, but you’re not sure where to start? We’d be happy to talk to you and get you on the right path. Contact us online or give us a call at (309) 807-1776.
