Nibletz Staff
There will come a time when you decide it’s right to move your operation to new premises. This could be for a number of reasons: you might have outgrown where you currently are, may need to find somewhere more in line with the company ethos, or you might have been working out of your basement and not even had an office before. Whatever it is, you’re about to make the move, which is exciting, but also daunting. Here are a few things you’ll need to bare in mind, and some of the technological solutions that can make the move easier.
Choosing Your New Premises
Before you start looking for a new place for your startup, you’ll need to think about why you actually want to move. Is it definitely the right move? To determine that, you’ll have to establish your motivation for wanting to move. And once your reasons are settled, you’ll know whether you’re looking for a place that can cater for more staff, or have you more in the mix of the big companies, or just somewhere that allows you to put your own stamp on the design.
Flexible Working Hours
Technology is changing the way we think about work. It’s no longer just a 9-5 job anymore; in the best cases (and you should be aiming for this), it’s an extension of our lifestyle. There are some people out there who think that the very concept of “the office” will soon be obsolete, so bare this in mind when looking for a new space. With modern software and cloud storage making it easier than ever for workers to work remotely, it might be that your new premises might be better served if they function more as a collaborative workspace rather than a traditional office.
Modern Look, Modern Technology
The four walls and the roof are immaterial, really, to how successful your office will be. It’s all about what’s inside those four walls that matters. Have an outfit like Digital Planet implement your custom technological needs and you’ll be in a position to work productively and deliver results straight from day one. You should be thinking of your new office as a blank canvas, upon which you can paint the technology and software tools that can streamline your business operations and boost profits.
Saving Money
There are naturally plenty of costs involved in a move, but it also gives you a chance to save money too. For instance, there are plenty of ways you can use technology to cut the cost of your bills – think of VoIP communications, which run off the internet and can save you money on your phone bills. Look at everything you’ll be spending money on: there’s almost certainly a way to reduce costs.
Monitor The Results
Once you’ve moved in, you don’t have to necessarily commit to making your new office your base for a long period of time. It might not work out as you intended, or you might think you’ll do better elsewhere, so make sure you keep on top of how the move has affected your business, and adjust your plans accordingly.
