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Businesses often find that they have to relocate to larger, or more cost-effective locations. Other times it's simply a matter of wanting a better office or shop environment. Either way, it involves moving everything and that can be a challenge.

No matter how many times your business may have moved in the past, it is still a complicated and labor-intensive task. And if you've never moved before, it can also be overwhelming and stressful. Fortunately, there are a number of tried-and-true tips to make your office relocation go much smoother.

There are any number of reasons for wanting to relocate your business. The current lease expires or you find a better deal elsewhere. Regardless of the reason, the task is still challenging for business owners and their staff. But proper planning can ease the transition.

Sometimes an office relocation is necessary. But moving all the equipment, files, and office furniture can be a daunting task. In fact, many businesses hire moving firms to take of everything. And no wonder! 

Most people think of their yard or garage at home when they think of 'spring cleaning.' But businesses can benefit from spring cleaning, as well.

Spring is here again and homeowners traditionally launch into their spring cleaning projects now that the weather is better. But, not only is spring a great time for cleaning up your home, it's a great time to clean up your office or place of business.

December is typically when we finalize business, update financials, and prepare for the new year. This can include cleaning your offices. 

December can be a great time for cleaning and decluttering your offices or place of business. Getting ready for the end of the year may mean catching up on the books, but there are few activities that add a sense of organization and efficiency than getting rid of old junk, office furniture disposal and removing unwanted equipment.

If you find you need to relocate your business you should have a plan. Part of that plan should be for office furniture removal.

[Due to recent events in many Northern California counties, and elsewhere, many businesses find themselves choosing to relocate or having to find a new location. Business continuity hinges on good planning. This post was originally published in February 2017.]

Got furniture? In 2016, there were about 126 million households in the United States. That means there are large amounts of old furniture being disposed of each year.

Whether it’s for your home, or your place of business, at some point you have to get new furniture. And replacing furniture means getting rid of the old stuff. But can you dispose of old furniture in an eco-friendly way?

Summer is a great time for relocating your office or business. The weather's good, the days are long, but office furniture disposal is still a challenge.

Preparing for an office relocation can involve much more than catching up on the books and planning for a downtime. One of the many activities that usually occur is the proper removal and disposal of used office furniture.

Anytime is a good time to relocate to a bigger and better office or shop, but summer is the best. However, a smooth relocation can be a challenge for businesses.

No matter how much you plan, organize, and prepare, office relocation is still stressful. Aside from the phone and Internet changeover, there’s all the furniture removal for the old and broken furniture that has to be hauled off and moved. And no one really wants to deal with the heavy pieces.

The fact is that office relocation – or even simply replacing existing furniture and equipment – is a challenge.

There will be days when your employees are largely unproductive because of disorganization, the clutter and misplaced documents, the missing pieces of office equipment and supplies, and other mishaps that come with office relocation.

Getting Ready For Your Office Relocation

In order to help make this process smoother for you, here are some fundamental tips for preparing for your office relocation:

Sort out your office equipment

The first step in reducing the stress created by office relocation is sorting. Sorting helps you determine which items need priority to be productive during office relocation. Sort the items into three categories such as “must have”, “need soon”, and junk. By getting rid of the junk first, you can optimize office relocation and get back to work faster.

Once you have sorted everything you should evaluate your office equipment and furniture. For example:

• Do you need to keep the old sofa?
• Will you need to replace the printers and computers?
• Should you need to replace the tables?

Oftentimes, it is best to get rid of much the office supplies and equipment that are old becoming obsolete. Office relocation is usually a great time to update and upgrade!

Re-Organize your office layout and workflow

Office relocation is also the ideal time to start implementing office reorganization. In addition to sorting and determining which furniture and equipment stays or goes, you should also determine where each item is placed and how you want to lay out the cubicles and furniture for a more efficient and comfortable office layout.

Label boxes that contain smaller office items

Anything that you plan on getting rid of or donating should be set to one side and labeled accordingly. Any items that you plan on storing for future use should also be labeled as such and put in another location. This staging of boxes will streamline the moving process later. Keep your necessary office supplies in one place, update the filing system of your documents, and create a separate bin for documents that need an immediate decision.

Hire a professional junk hauling firm

To facilitate and expedite your office relocation it can be a strategic move to hire a professional junk removal firm. Because you are probably losing productivity during an office move or relocation it pays to have a company to handle the office furniture removal and large office equipment removal.

Have  a Relocation Plan

The details and needs of your office move can vary widely from those of other businesses. For example, if you are a manufacturer with stocks of  inventory, machinery and raw materials, you will have a far different set of priorities and needs than, say, a real estate brokerage with little in the way of equipment to move.

But, regardless of the business type,  every business has some common considerations. The following is a suggested checklist for relocating businesses or planning a move: 

Spring is a great time to find new space for your office and relocating can bring a wealth of benefits. But moving office furniture and equipment can be a challenge.

No matter how much you plan, organize, and prepare, office relocation is still stressful. Aside from the phone and Internet changeover, there’s all the furniture removal for the old and broken furniture that has to be hauled off and moved. And no one really wants to deal with the heavy pieces.

If you are going to relocate your business it pays to have a plan. Yet, businesses still find that office furniture removal can be difficult.

Quite often, the beginning of a new year or the first quarter, is considered a prime time to relocate businesses. Moving your office space with all the equipment, files, and office furniture can be a daunting task. In fact, it is no surprise that many businesses hire moving firms to take of everything.