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More Handy Office Moving Tips

We’ve always got more helpful tips to aid you with your next office move. The next time planning starts proving inconvenient for you, consider trying the following:

  • Weekly or bi weekly move conferences: a short meeting to touch base with the rest of your employees on where they are at with the move is a great starting method to getting your bearings and knowing what the tasks at hand are, as well as who is prepared and who needs to be.
  • Keep your clients informed: depending on your business, certain clients will work closely enough with your company to warrant keeping them updated throughout your office move. Important clients, or any current projects should be made well aware of your move in advance when doing business with you.
  • Find objects to purge from the office: consider dedicating a bit of time before your move for you and your employees to purge unneeded items from the office. Nobody wants to be stuck with unexpected fees on moving day. Underestimating the amount of space needed for your office can spell out much higher costs down the road. Try spending some time cleaning and organizing your office, figuring out if there’s any old furniture or equipment that can be thrown away or donated to charity. Cleaning your file cabinets of irrelevant files is another great way to cut down on your amount of goods being transported.
  • Figure out the essentials: this will come naturally with purging unwanted items. Even after the move is done it could be some time before everything from your old office is ready for service and use at the new, which makes it important to determine exactly what you and your employees need to get started before moving to a new office, and separate it from other items accordingly. Computers, routers for internet connections, or important documentation could all fall under this criteria, so make sure you know what is and isn’t necessary. This way, while not everything will be unpacked immediately, your employees will have what they need to start working the next day without any significant downtime.
  • Plan a party: it doesn’t hurt to try and boost employee morale (and your own!) right after a stressful move.

There are countless other considerations to be aware of when relocating offices. For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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Planning Around Your Office Move

When planning on relocating your business, there are several key points to keep in mind to ensure that the move not only completes, but is completed smoothly and on time.

Your own office’s schedule: Ideally, you and your employees should have a clear idea of your operating schedule over the course of the move to ensure that nobody has excessive down-time and operations can properly resume as soon as possible at your new location. Moving after office hours or better yet over the weekend, are good times to complete your move when your employees are on a standard 9-5 schedule.

Other offices in your building: Oftentimes, you aren’t the only business operating in whatever building you are moving out of/into, this makes it important that your move is completed without significant interruption to other residents in your building. Take care to make sure that all potentially noisy items, such as desks, are properly wrapped so that they don’t make as much sound on the off-chance they hit a wall on their way to the moving truck and that other businesses in your building are given notice of when the move will be happening.

Whether storage is necessary: Move-out and move-in dates don’t always line up in the perfect manner. In these cases the best option is to arrange a storage solution for your office. Office Movers Toronto can take the liberty of providing you with the necessary commercial storage services you need to keep your goods and assets secure and safe during the process of moving to your new office. Keep in mind the day you will be taking possession of your new office and apply it to your moving plans.

There are countless other considerations to be aware of when relocating offices. For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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A Quick Guide to Comparing Moving Quotes

There is a great variety in the quality of office moving companies on the market. With a low barrier to entry and little regulation for its workers, moving companies have come under fire for less than stellar performance.

But that doesn’t have to be the case. Performing your due diligence when comparing office moving companies and collecting quotes allows you to fill confident in your selection and partner with an office moving company that cares about your needs and guarantees professional and positive experience.

If you research what the market offers, you might get exactly what you need from your office moving service and possibly end up with considerable savings. So, if you are wondering how to compare office moving quotes effectively, there are three essential aspects:

  1. Free vs. Obligation

    Some companies will offer you a quote based on the pre-estimated weight (or volume: see #2) of your belongings. In other words: a good company will give you a non-obligation (free) quote for moving services.

    And, then there are those which offer binding estimates. This means the price you pay is fixed. However, this type of quote is different than the ‘not-to-exceed’ alternative. So, when you contact an office moving company, make sure you ask specifically about the type of quote you receive and take notes, so you won’t forget important details.

    But all this naturally raises the question: What are those office moving quotes based on?

  2. Weight And Volume

    Naturally, the more space your belongings occupy (or for other companies, the more they weight), the higher your final price for the move will be. Volume plays a decisive role in your end price. Most Canadian office moving companies (including us), charge per hour and per mover.

    For too much luggage and furniture, the commercial moving company can send more people and a bigger truck (or two, or three). Sometimes, hiring more people can save a lot of time, so it’s quite relevant to spare a thought about that. In any case, it’s best if you get rid of some things you don’t need anymore before you relocate your business.

  3. Additional Services

    In most cases of a “straightforward” move, there is no need for you to consider charges for additional office moving services. Especially when you don’t have any delicate items that usually require special handling.

    But, then there are times when you need to move some special equipment and things get a little bit more complicated, and you might need to request an additional moving service for extra insurance.

So there you have it!

Comparing office moving quotes is quite easy, all it takes is just a little asking and poking around. As a professional office moving company we strive to be transparent when it comes to pricing, so you can count on us to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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Some Useful Tips for Your Office Move

Our team at Office Movers Toronto has prepared a few useful tips to save you some time and headaches for your upcoming office move.

  • Create a numbering system for all workstations that is clear and corresponds with the floor plan.
  • Ensure each employee has completely packed their space before moving day and properly labeled all bins, boxes, and workstation/office equipment. This includes things like chairs, desks, floor protectors, filing cabinets etc. This will ensure each employee is comfortable in their new space and avoids the need to adjust chairs, re-configure computer monitors, organize their files for new cabinet drawers, etc.
  • If you have hired our packers to complete packing make sure you have provided them with an accurate floor plan that clearly lays out the numbering system you have created.
  • When labeling moving boxes make sure to label each corresponding drawer/shelf the contents of the box came from. This helps ensure information is immediately accessible in the new space. E.g. If you have taken files from the top drawer of a filing cabinet, you might label the drawer “#47”. When you need a file that you remember was kept in “Drawer #47” you can simply locate “box #47” and find the information you need.

For more on our commercial moving services, call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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Benefits of Using Plastic Bins for Office Moving

Plastic moving bins carry the benefits of convenience, protection, efficiency and reduced cost, aside from being an environmentally friendly alternative to cardboard moving products.

Since our moving bins are made of high grade plastic, they are built to withstand any damage while keeping your belongings intact. Plastic moving bins also stack very well as they were designed specifically for this purpose, meaning the potential for disaster is eliminated.

Also, stacking cardboard boxes safely while maximizing the use of space takes thought, care, and a little planning. For this reason movers love working with our moving bins and are typically able to reduce overall move times significantly.

Renting moving bins means eliminating the need to put together or break down boxes, which results in huge time savings before and after your move.

In fact, our moving bins come with a free delivery and pick-up, which can typically be arranged at a time most convenient for you.

Let’s not also forget about the environmental impact and sustainability that these eco-friendly bins provide. By helping to reduce the production and consumption of paper products, not only are you making a smart choice for moving day, but you are also helping out our environment.

 

For more on our commercial moving services, check out our website or call us on (647) 497-7747 or fill out our Contact Form for a free consultation.

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