Relocating Your Business - Asset or Liability?

During the next twelve months, more than 850,000 companies will consider relocating their offices, according to the Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute.  Relocation provides a unique opportunity for companies to break old habits and make significant improvements in day-to-day operations.

Many businesses have found that a move is the perfect time to reevaluate every aspect of a company's productivity and efficiency.  Even if your business is moving across the street, remember that implementing new procedures is easier when it occurs with a change in environment.

"Employers tend to look at a move as an opportunity for a fresh start, oftentimes, however, employees dread making a change", says Karen Chessler, corporate relocation consultant and author of the Office Relocation Planner.   Participation is the key to keeping moral high during the relocation process.   Chessler suggests forming a moving committee including a team leader from each department.  "People are more likely to be accepting of a move, if they have a role in the change", says Chessler.

A move is also a good time to reassess your office space requirements.   Many offices could save up to 10% of their square footage needs simply by purging unnecessary files and disposing of obsolete equipment.  Additionally, designing your space for maximum efficiency can mean a radical improvement to the bottom line.

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