subject: 10 Tips For A Successful Office Move From An It Service Providers Perspective Tip #3 [print this page] Running a small business is filled with big challenges.
In fact, the more your business grows, the more you may find yourself wearing a wide range of hats. With the rapid changes today in information technology (IT), staying abreast of industry trends and knowing how they impact your business can be intimidating.
Does this challenge sound familiar to you?
If it does, you know the stress of managing your IT systems is magnified when it comes to the decisions and logistics involved with moving your business.
As your business grows, you may find that you have to change offices frequently. If you have experienced this with your organizationcongratulations! It means your business is a success.
However, the success of your office move will be impacted heavily by the effective transfer of your information technology to your new location. This is an area of critical importance, and also an area where many small business owners lack experience and confidence.
Based on our experience managing the technology needs of hundreds of small businesses in a wide variety of industries, we have developed recommended practices that will help small businesses conduct a smooth and cost-effective move to a new location.
All of our recommendations are simple. So simple in fact, that most businesses tend to neglect them.
Tip #3: Budget appropriately
If you look at it from the right perspective, moving into a new office can actually be a lot of fun.
Think about it. This is your opportunity to design a space that looks and feels exactly how you have imagined. Architects, new furniture, art for the walls and carpeting are all very important parts of your move, but can also be very expensive.
Setting aside money for your move isnt nearly as fun as imagining how nice your new office space will be. However, its a must that you budget appropriately for all of the blocking and tackling necessary to get you from your old office to your new location.
Planners, project managers and movers are all necessary to ensure a successful move. So, do your research. Call a wide range of vendors to get pricing. Speak with business associates and contacts who have made office moves within the last two years.
Trade associations, networking events and leads groups can be an excellent source of referrals and vendor recommendations.
Let your professional network know you are planning a move and looking for referrals, and an abundance of pricing and other information could come pouring your way. It can actually reduce your research time and allow you more time to do what you do bestand thats grow your business.
