Planning
Pre-Move Planning and Preparation
For Home Moving:
- Declutter: Before you begin packing, go through each room and decide what to keep, sell, or donate. This helps reduce unnecessary items, saving you both time and money during the move.
- Get Quotes: Contact moving companies for estimates based on the size of your home, the distance, and the number of items.
- Create an Inventory: Make a list of all your belongings, especially valuable or fragile items that need special handling.
- Schedule Utility Transfers: Inform utility providers (electricity, water, internet) about your move to set up services at the new location.
For Office Moving:
- Plan and Delegate: Assign tasks to employees, especially for packing office supplies, files, and equipment. Create a timeline for each task.
- Back Up Important Data: Ensure that all essential files and digital data are backed up before the move.
- Prepare an Inventory: Similar to home moving, list all office equipment, documents, and furniture, ensuring you don’t leave anything behind.
- Notify Clients and Stakeholders: Send out notices to clients, partners, and stakeholders about the new office address and contact information.