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Office movingIs an office relocation in your future?
THINKING OF A MAKING A MOVE?
ASK THESE QUESTIONS TO GET STARTED
What must we have?
What would be nice to
have?
What is not necessary?
How much will it cost?
WILL YOUR ORGANIZATION GET A NEW ADDRESS?
WHY SOME BUSINESSES PACK UP AND LEAVE
Improve quality of life
· Recreational opportunities
· Education
· Crime rates
· Healthcare
· Weather
Find labor
· Discover talent
· Create space for additionalteam members
Enter new markets
· Expand geographic location
· New city, new perspective
Increase cash flow
· Move to a less expensive location
Learn more about why businesses choose to move.
LOAD UP THE MOVING VAN
TO UNLOAD THESE BENEFITS
Show clients and would-be hires your company is:
· Successful
· Determined
· Energized
Experiment with your new space:
· Open working spaces
· Acoustic rooms
· Hot-desking areas
Reflect brand and company culture:
· Show your team (and clients) the love
· Inspire employees
Improve your bottom line with the potential for:
· Tax breaks
· Incentives
Find out more about what an office relocation can do for you.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT OFFICE SPACE
Determine your needs
· Brand imageDoes the space mirror your company’s style?
· Exposure and accessibilityIs the location easily accessible?
· CompetitionWhat other businesses are nearby?
· DemographicsDo customers and potential employees live nearby?
· Future growth potentialIs there room to grow?
· SafetyWill customers and vendors feel safe coming and going?
· Building infrastructureCan the building handle your company’s electrical, climate and IT demands?
· Utilities and other costsHow much will utilities, cleaning services, insurance and parking cost?
· ZoningWhat are zoning regulations?
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· Be aware of hidden costs- Renovations - IT upgrades- Decorating - Business interruption
· Determine your tax responsibility
- Income - Sales - Property
· Find out the minimum wage
· Determine if your business qualifies for economic incentives
2 Evaluate your finances
Learn more about choosing the right home for your brand.
Reasons to buy:
You’d be a better landlord than your current one
You can better control expenses
You will be able to improve your ROI
You change locations often
Increasing rents, common area maintenance costs and moving expenses may be better invested in a place of your own
Your company is hard to move
You have fixtures and equipment that are difficult to relocate
You’re tired of paying rent
Buying a place of your own is an investment
Reasons to rent:
You have big changes in your future
· Relocation· Expansion· Downsize
You’re already in a central business district
You can call the landlord if something breaks
You enjoy the benefits of a full service lease
· Maintenance· Cleaning· Snow removal and yard care
You want to put equity back into your business
· Capital investment · Working on your company
TO RENT OR BUY?THAT IS THE QUESTION
Get more on renting versus buying.
Cut corners on cost
Fail to use available economic
development services
Miss important environmental or
regulatory concerns
Don’t plan for future expansion
Implement off-brand design elements that are gimmicky
and distracting
FRAGILE!
TAKE CAUTION TO AVOID THESE COMMON MOVING PITFALLS
Explore more moving pitfalls here.
Take care when searching for your new work space to find the
perfect home for your brand.
You may reproduce and distribute this infographic in its entirety. You may not create derivative works. (Licensed under the Creative Commons: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/)
Sources:
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