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When it’s time to move an office, commercial warehouse, or industrial facility, there’s a lot to consider. Storage solutions, packing, organizing, and prioritizing can make for a stressful experience. However, there are things you can do to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. Check out the top five tips for a successful commercial move below to save your business some time (and money).

Tips for Commercial Moving

We’re all aware that moving is one of the most stressful things a business can do. Whether your company is upsizing, downsizing, or moving to a more strategic location, your move needs to be efficient, on schedule and stress-free.

1. Get an early start by taking inventory

Waiting until the last minute is a sure-fire way to guarantee a difficult relocation. Commercial moves are typically more complicated than residential relocations because there are more moving parts. This means you’ll need a head start and more time to get everything in order.

Avoid common pitfalls like:

Underestimating how long your move will take
Not considering the impact your move has on customers and employees
Not realizing how much “stuff” you actually have to pack, move, and unpack
Not labeling equipment and components like laptops, desktops, monitors, ups battery backups, keyboards, etc.

Commercial moving requires more than just relocating items to a new location. It requires cleaning, decluttering, and prioritizing. It’s a great opportunity to get organized if you get an early enough start. Take inventory of your company’s belongings by:

Going through physical files. See if you can shred or discard old files you don’t need anymore, or scan and save them digitally. That’ll lighten the load and give you an opportunity to start digitizing and saving space.

Analyzing the needs of your employees and customers. Are there old filing cabinets no one uses? Is the lobby furniture falling apart? Are you holding on to old equipment that doesn’t work anymore? Anything that you don’t need, consider donating or selling. You can earn some tax credits or raise enough funds to upgrade equipment, furniture, etc.

2. Use labels and spreadsheets or maps to your advantage

One of the best ways to keep track of your inventory and avoid questions like “where does this go?” on moving day is to use labels! They’re cheap and easy to use. All you need to do is develop a quick organization system and label accordingly.

Label items by color or number. For example, any items that belong in the new office kitchen can be labeled with green tags or the number “one.” You can get as specific as you’d like to streamline the process even further.

If you have a multi-purpose room in your new location, you might want to use colors and numbers. If an item belongs in the multipurpose room’s storage closet, use the color blue and the number one. If an item belongs in the multipurpose room’s cabinets, use the color blue and the number two.

Easily develop a system that anyone can follow in a few minutes with labels. It’ll help keep track of what has been packed, where things need to go, and where things came from.

Coordinate your labeling system with a spreadsheet or map for even more detail. By mapping out your future space, you can visualize where things are going to go. This helps on moving day to streamline the unloading and unpacking process. Additionally, it can help you determine whether a certain room has enough space for everything you’re planning to store.

Also, by using a labeling system, you now have a checklist on moving day to make sure nothing was left behind.

3. Use a local commercial moving company and deduct the expenses

Dreading the backbreaking work of physically packing, loading boxes into trucks, driving, unloading, and unpacking on moving day? Partner with a local moving company in the area that specializes in commercial moves.

Commercial moving is complicated, difficult, and time-consuming. However, by working with a moving company, neither you nor your staff has to endure a stressful weekend or work overtime to get the job done. Plus, moving costs are typically eligible to be used as a business tax deduction.

If you aren’t a moving company, you probably aren’t insured for moving-related injuries or property damage. Fortunately, a credible commercial moving company is insured for just these circumstances. Legitimate moving companies that specialize in office moves should be licensed and insured in your state. Mitigate risks, avoid overtime costs, and keep your staff safe by partnering with a team of expert, local movers like Marathon Moving Company.

We’re an award-winning company in the Greensboro, North Carolina area specializing in commercial moves just like yours. Offices, warehouses, and other commercial facilities are a piece of cake for us. We work quickly and efficiently to get you moved, save you time, and keep you headache-free.

Marathon Moving Company has everything you need and we’ve seen it all. We’ve successfully moved countless businesses to, in, and around Greensboro, North Carolina. Because of this, we can accurately estimate how long a move will take and precisely quote your moving costs. Trying to pull off a commercial move yourself can lead to delays, damaged items, surprise costs, and disgruntled employees.

Simply give us a call or contact us online for a free commercial moving consultation today. We’ve earned the trust of local business owners just like you and we’re always happy to help. Take the stress out of moving by partnering with the local movers who can do the heavy lifting for you.

4. Invest in packing services to get everything ready to go even faster

Before your business can be loaded into a fleet of trucks or vans, everything needs to be packed securely first. This means investing in packing supplies like tape, boxes, packing peanuts, etc.

If you have IT equipment like computers, printers, cables, and more, you’ll need to take extra care these are packed properly to avoid expensive damage in transit. Ensure you have all the necessary packing materials to help you make your move efficient and safe.

Alternatively, you can hire a commercial moving company that offers professional packing services. Skip estimating how many packing supplies you need and work with the experts who offer accurate estimates. Marathon Moving Company has been packing and preparing for commercial moves for years, which is how we get offices and entire warehouses packed in no time.

We have the experience to quickly get your items packed safely, and securely. Plus, we’re licensed and insured. In the incredibly rare event that something breaks during transit, we’ve got you covered.

5. Evaluate your storage needs ahead of time

Is your business upsizing? Are your employees going remote? Do you want less clutter? Consider storage solutions to help answer these questions. Customize storage options to help you prepare for your commercial move and the expansion of your business.

If you’re upsizing or upgrading the look and feel of your office, you might want to keep those bulky items you don’t use anymore (but can’t get rid of) in a local storage facility.

If you have a lot of inventory that won’t fit in your new space, a storage facility nearby can take care of that problem for you.

If you want to save money on commercial rent, but don’t want to give up any of your physical assets, consider storing everything you don’t need daily access to offsite. Storage units are typically less expensive than commercial rent.

When you partner with a local commercial company like Marathon Moving Company, your storage facility is close by in case you need fast access to your assets. We’re Greensboro’s leading moving and storage company that offers complete corporate relocation packages including loading & unloading, packing, and more.

Want more moving tips? We’re here to help with a complete guide

Marathon Moving Company provides expert, efficient commercial moving services in Greensboro, NC, and the surrounding areas. If you’re relocating to, in, or around the Triad Area, call us or contact us online. We can discuss timelines, budgets, and additional services to get you moved fast and stress-free. Our courteous commercial movers provide the leading commercial moving and storage services to help complete your move on time and on budget. Marathon Moving Company is Greensboro’s preferred moving team of dedicated commercial relocation experts.

Call us today to receive your free moving quote!

Moving out of Greensboro to another side of North Carolina? We provide both long-distance and local moving services for commercial facilities and offices. When it’s time to choose a reputable long-distance moving company to help with your move to another city, contact us. We’re licensed and insured for long-distance commercial moves to get you relocated quickly and easily. Our team is committed to going above and beyond to accommodate all of your corporate and commercial moving needs.

Choose the trusted local office movers to help you pack your belongings, load and unload freight, and more. We’ve helped countless business owners relocate without a hitch and we’re excited to move you, too. With award-winning regional service and outstanding customer reviews, you simply can’t go wrong by partnering with us. Ditch the stress, panic, and headache of moving by scheduling a free consultation with Marathon Moving Company today.

You finally found your dream house, you’re excited, elated and can’t wait until your change of address is complete! It means that you have to pack up your things and get ready to start the process of moving into your new home. When you first start planning your move, you may wonder about the reasons that you would want to hire a residential moving company rather than to ask your friends or family for help. The more you think about everything involved – getting large, sturdy boxes, wrapping up fragile belongings, renting a moving truck, coordinating with your friends and family… it can get a bit overwhelming.

The cost of hiring experienced movers is outweighed by the benefits of having all of your moving needs handled by professional movers who are ready to take care of everything so that you don’t have to worry.

Reason # 1 – Peace of Mind

At Marathon Moving Company, we understand that planning your move can be stressful and overwhelming at times, whether you are relocating locally or long distance.. Our team of professional movers are dedicated to making your move stress-free. You have plenty of other things to focus on, like getting the kids enrolled and ready for their new school. Our team is trained to figure out the best way to handle the move smoothly while keeping your belongings safe and protected.

Reason # 2 – Safety

Speaking of safety, that is reason number two. When moving, it requires a lot of heavy lifting of boxes and furniture, which can lead to serious injury for individuals who are not properly trained. Our household moving team is trained on how to appropriately and efficiently move heavy objects and household items. They also know how to properly transport your belongings in a way that drastically reduces the chance of damages while on the move.

Reason # 3 – Save Time

If not having enough time to get settled in is a worry of yours, we can help you save time. With the help of our moving service, you can get all your belongings moved to your new home in one trip! That doesn’t just save you on time, it also saves you from having to pay for the cost of gas on multiple trips back and forth.

Reason # 4 – Cost Effective

When you add up all the cost of a DIY move and compare the total to the amount you would have to pay the moving company, it is very likely you will find it is actually less expensive to hire professional movers than do it all yourself. The cost of packing supplies, renting a truck, and other moving essentials adds up quickly. We will have everything you need and we will pack and unpack it all for you too.

Reason # 5 – Reliability

Marathon Moving Company of Greensboro, NC is known for their reliability and accountability within the moving industry. We are much more dependable (when it comes to moving) than your friends and family. We will be there at the scheduled time on moving day, we will walk you through each step of the process, and we will stick to the schedule customized to you and your day.

Additionally, we are fully insured. In the unlikely event that any of your belongings are damaged in transit, you will receive compensation for those items.. Being the reputable movers that we are, we ensure your valuables are handled with care the entire time they are in our hands.

Reason # 6 – Efficiency

Our full service moving crew is efficient at handling bulky furniture and heavy boxes, maximizing capacity while packing and loading onto the truck. We also apply the same training and care to unload and unpack your belongings, along with the speed to get it all done right on schedule.

Reason # 7 – Protection

Before we start your move or decide on which of our moving options you will need for your move, we will prepare documentation which explains how your beloved belongings will be protected while in our care. The insurance we mentioned earlier comes into play here as well. You can ease your mind knowing that your things are in safe hands.

Reason # 8 – Packing Services

We offer packing and unpacking services to all of our customers, from simply providing boxes and packing materials all the way to a full service option where our experienced movers do all the hard work for you. When we arrive to pack up your valuables, we will bring all the necessary packing materials with us. On top of that, our packers can help with the assembly or disassembly of furniture. How could you say no to our packing services?

Don’t Forget About Storage

If you are downsizing or your new home won’t be quite ready before you have to move out of your current home, we’ve got your back. We have our own storage facility right in Greensboro for the Piedmont Triad community to store their belongings while they complete the transition, or for however long you need. Our storage services keep your things safe and at a convenient location.

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As you can see, choosing to hire a moving company can save you time, money, and energy. The benefits of using moving services far outweigh the costs. To keep your move stress-free and smooth sailing, contact us today and request your free quote.