Office relocation with minimal fuss? Armstrong Removals is a name you can trust.

Many people argue that relocating an office is harder than relocating homes – because there is much more at stake with an office move. An office is a place of work where you will find a lot of expensive machinery such as expensive computers, tablets, printers, photocopiers and other irreplaceable items like important paperwork and invoices. Getting all of these together and packing them up in a way that makes it easy to unpack to get back to business as soon as possible is not easy. To  avoid suffering from a loss in your business and profits, you need a reputable removals company to ensure that your removal is a success. This is Armstrong Removals Birmingham.

Like many things in life, planning is essential although many people ignore this crucial step because they think that it is unnecessary and a waste of time. However, there is a reason as to why removal companies advise that you plan.. You are also able to allocate time that can be spent doing each thing which is going to help with time management.

Hiring a removal company is also crucial. This is the second step towards success. When dealing with technical equipment and a mountain load of paper and stationary, it is best to let the professionals get on with it. They know how to handle all of your items which is great. From those delicate pieces of machinery to those well organised file, they will ensure that your items remain safe and organised which is crucial to get the business going again as soon as possible once the removal has completed.

Get everyone at the office involved! Even if you have professional men and women getting down to work, there is nothing stopping you or any other office employees from helping. Remember that many hands make light work and it may get you out of having to give all of your employees a paid holiday!

Finally, make sure that suppliers such as electricity, internet and phone suppliers are informed before you arrive at the new destination. You do not want to be waiting 2 weeks after moving for them to come and set up the broadband – remember, in the business world, time = money!

Armstrong Removals cover the Birmingham area: Removals Solihull or Removals Sutton Coldfield, we are here to help YOU.  As a family run business we work together to get the job done without fuss.  If you’re looking for Removals company in Birmingham, contact Armstrong Removals today. Tel 0121 430 8300.

How To Prepare For A Commercial Office Move

Moving a commercial office is an generally complex task. It involves endless practical and logistical obstacles, and can quickly become a nightmare for a business if handled incorrectly. A botched office relocation is a recipe for revenue loss, disgruntled employees, destruction of crucial infrastructure, and even lost customers or clientele.

Which is why a company can never be too cautious nor plan too carefully when the goal is to make a smooth transition. Of course, it is impossible to plan for every contingency, and unexpected problems are almost inevitable. But with a bit of diligence and some careful preparation, you can certainly minimize headaches and make your corporate move both efficient and (relatively) painless. Here’s how:

Plan Your Attack!The physical aspects of the move are what you have the most control over, so be thorough when making plans for what goes where. This means knowing where each desk and employee will be placed, where your router will be most effective, whether each workspace has sufficient access to power outlets, and what every other aspect of the floor plan will look like from A to Z.

Budget RealisticallyMake no mistake: moving is expensive. Carefully calculate in advance to find out the financial impact the relocation will have. This means determining freight costs, van hire expenses, movers, costs associated with construction in the new location, fees for IT setup and so on...

Proper PackingThe best idea is to put each employee in charge of his or her entire work space, making it mandatory that each worker carefully labels and numbers every box and keeps a physical list of what is in each one. This may seem like unnecessary bureaucratic busy-work, but this simple bit of organizational accountability will pay dividends when a client’s unexpected request saves you from a frantic needle-in-the-haystack search right in the middle of a move. It will also help to avoid items from being lost or misplaced.

Timing Is EverythingWith enough advance planning, the actual hours you spend boxing, moving, and unpacking again should be able to fit into a single weekend and save you the costly imposition of being closed during the workweek.

Get the Word OutContact your primary clients to give them the new address and directions, update your website, mention it on social media, include a message about the relocation on your answering machine, and instruct your whoever answers the phone to inform everyone who calls.

Relocating an office is stressful, and can create many problems. But it doesn’t have to. The key to an effective transition is forethought and careful planning. If you follow these simple tips, you and your employees will be happily settled and back to business in no time.

If you’d like more information on removals in Birmingham, from Solihull to Sutton Coldfield, Armstrong would love to help!  Call us today on 0121 430 8300,email us or visit our webpage http://www.armstrong-removals.net/

8 top tips when moving house

First things first - don’t forget to chill some champagne to toast your new home!

1. Before the removal team arrive, go through your house and get rid of stuff! If you’ve not used it in a year, recycle it, sell it or donate to charity.

2. Start gathering boxes. Either pick up free boxes from local supermarkets, or order packing boxes on-line.

3. It is far better to have lots of smaller boxes that people can lift than just a few big boxes that no one can lift.

4. Start packing early, it takes much longer than you think. Start with winter gear if it’s summer or vice versa, you’ll find there are loads of things that you don’t use every day and that can be packed in advance.

5. Contact the post office so that your post gets forwarded to your new address.

6. Contact everyone who needs to have your new address – family and friends, your employer, the tax office, the electoral roll, the bank, your GP, your children’s school etc.

7. If you have pets, remember to change the address on their chip. Now is a good time to compare home insurance and utilities’ providers to see whether you can save money elsewhere.

8. If you’re packing your own boxes, here is my top tip – number the boxes and list what is in each box.

Try not to stress, moving house is tough but take it one step at a time and enjoy your new home.  For any help with removals in the Birmingham area, call Armstrong - a professional family run removals business providing nationwide service with over 35 years hands on experience in both Domestic & Commercial Removal, on 0121 430 3300 or visit the website today.