{"id":24732,"date":"2014-11-04T12:00:26","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T19:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=24732"},"modified":"2019-08-01T12:53:54","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T19:53:54","slug":"5-tips-for-moving-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/04\/5-tips-for-moving-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Moving Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\">Mostly everyone has had an experience with moving from home to home or even state to state. You get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20141104-5tipsformoving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving truck<\/a> and a few friends or family members and start packing up. But what about moving your business? Whether you are moving into a larger office or relocating across town, these 5 moving tips will&nbsp;help you move in no time!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC01024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24799\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC01024.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01024\" width=\"361\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC01024.jpg 539w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/DSC01024-202x300.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/a>1. Start packing early!<\/h4>\n<p>If you want to ensure you have the most well-organized move, start early. Start by packing items that you don&#8217;t use as often. This includes&nbsp;old files, extra supplies and decorative items. If you need somewhere to start storing these items for your upcoming move, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20141104-5tipsformoving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portable storage like U-Box containers<\/a>. This gives you the security of keeping your items on hand but packed away until you are ready to move.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Spring Cleaning<\/h4>\n<p>Packing away those items that aren&#8217;t used often first, gives you the opportunity to filter through items you may no longer want or need. Consider donating old equipment to a local charity or organization such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodwill.org\/donate-and-shop\/donate-stuff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goodwill<\/a> or recycling other items that have seen better days. This will make moving into your new office much easier and clutter free!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Checklists &amp; Maps<\/h3>\n<p>Preparation is key! The best way to avoid problems in any move is by making a checklist of everything that needs to be done. Include items that need to be moved, time-frames,&nbsp; supplies needed, and an unpacking plan. Maps can help when you move into your new office to ensure you will have a home for each item. Numbering items in boxes that coincide with numbers on the map will make unpacking much easier.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/crate-at-desk.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-24788\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/crate-at-desk.jpg\" alt=\"crate at desk\" width=\"238\" height=\"318\"><\/a>4. Moving Fragile Items<\/h3>\n<p>Where would your business be without your computers and monitors? You want to ensure your equipment gets moved safely so invest in protective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20141104-5tipsformoving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving supplies<\/a>. Wrap computer monitors&nbsp;individually in thick moving blankets or bubble wrap and tape. They should never be placed in boxes without protection and tape should not come into contact with the monitor itself.<\/p>\n<h4>5. Business Storage<\/h4>\n<p>If your business is growing or maybe you just have run out of space, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Business\/Storage.aspx?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=corporate&amp;utm_content=20141104-5tipsformoving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business storage<\/a>. Instead of leasing more office space, reduce your business costs and avoid long-term lease commitments by renting a storage room. Also, establishing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Business\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=corporate&amp;utm_content=20141104-5tipsformoving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corporate account<\/a> enables your business full access to all products and services you may need for your move. A corporate account executive will work with your company to develop a quality solution that will help save your company time and money.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Is your business moving? Do you have any helpful tips you&#8217;d like to share? Let us know in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mostly everyone has had an experience with moving from home to home or even state to state. You get the moving truck and a few friends or family members and start packing up. But what about moving your business? 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