Corporate moves and relocations are not an everyday occurrence for most businesses. In fact, it is typically only a once in a lifetime event for the vast majorities of small business, while larger companies with multiple offices may relocate more frequently as they expand into new markets.
These types of moves are very complex and much more challenging that a personal move of even a large residential home. It is essential for moving services providing corporate relocation to know just what they are doing to make the process as stress-free and efficient as possible.
Knowing a bit about what to ask moving services providing corporate relocation can help you to choose the right service provider. Failing to do your homework and ask the right questions may result in choosing a company that has limited experience in business moving or in cross country moving planning, organization and experience.
Number of Moves Completed
Any mover can say they offer corporate relocation services without backing up that claim with more than just descriptive content on their website. It is a good idea to speak to the company and ask about the number of corporate moves completed and even for a few references in your area.
Follow up with the references through email or a quick phone call and ask about the services, professionalism and overall opinion of the movers and the service.
Specialized Services Offered
Most corporate moves are going to require a significant amount of assistance in packing, wrapping, breaking down furniture and fixtures and then reassembly at the destination. Additionally, there will be the need to pack and wrap equipment, electronics and computers so they are safe during moving, storage if needed, as well as transit.
Training of Moving Crews
Top moving services provide training for their movers. This can include training on how to correctly pack for corporate moves, how to secure and safely move electronics and equipment and training on security during a move. This is important if you are moving records and documents. Ask about the training provided and if you have any special moving requirements verify the movers are trained in that procedure or moving service.
Finally, ask about the delivery timeframe and the ability for the mover to have your office or business up and operational within that window. Remember, during corporate moves the company is not doing business, so staying on schedule for the opening of the new location is important.
