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9 Steps to a Successful Office Relocation Plan Commercial Moves

9 Steps to a Successful Office Relocation Plan

Posted on Oct 16, 2017

The key to successfully moving your office is to plan the process from start to finish, and the best way to do that is to create a detailed project plan that covers all aspects of your move. Not sure how to get started? Follow these steps.

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How to Ship Engines, Transmissions, and Other Auto Parts Commercial Moves

How to Ship Engines, Transmissions, and Other Auto Parts

Posted on Aug 27, 2018

From specialized components to full engines and transmissions, auto parts are often heavy and irregularly shaped, which can make them seem difficult to ship.  Good news for gearheads: shipping auto parts over a long distance isn’t as complicated as you might think.

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7 Ways to Keep Employees Motivated During a Relocation Commercial Moves

7 Ways to Keep Employees Motivated During a Relocation

Posted on Apr 30, 2018

Relocating your company may be a necessary and important step for your business, but like moving homes, it can cause a lot of stress. Here are seven ways to ensure your workers feel excited and engaged throughout the moving process.

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10 Rules for Successfully Relocating Employees Commercial Moves

10 Rules for Successfully Relocating Employees

Posted on Jan 21, 2019

Taking steps to streamline the relocation process and showing that you support your employee during their move can reduce their stress and help them settle in (and get back to business) as soon as possible. Read on to discover 10 rules for successfully relocating your employees.

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Moving an Office: 10 Signs It’s Time to Pack Up & Relocate Commercial Moves

Moving an Office: 10 Signs It’s Time to Pack Up & Relocate

Posted on Nov 27, 2017

Filing cabinets are overflowing, quarters are cramped, the decibels are rising, and finding a meeting room to fit your team is a pipe dream. Sound familiar? If visions of your overcrowded workspace are dancing in your head, it might be time to start thinking about upgrading your office.

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5 Important Safety Considerations for Office Relocations Commercial Moves

5 Important Safety Considerations for Office Relocations

Posted on Oct 07, 2019

Office move safety considerations may include more than you anticipate, so we’ve put together a list of five common safety hazards and concerns you should plan for when moving your office.

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How to Announce a Commercial Move in 4 Simple Steps Commercial Moves

How to Announce a Commercial Move in 4 Simple Steps

Posted on Dec 16, 2019

There’s a lot to manage when relocating your business from packing and moving to keeping your business operating throughout the process. One thing can be easily forgotten—notifying your clients and customers. Here’s how to announce your business’s relocation.

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How to Prepare Furniture for an Office Move Commercial Moves

How to Prepare Furniture for an Office Move

Posted on Jun 24, 2019

Bulky, heavy, awkwardly-shaped, and expensive—there’s no doubt about it, office furniture is cumbersome to move. The key to ensuring it arrives in good condition? Preparation. Keep reading for our expert advice.

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Top 3 Indicators of a Quality Moving and Shipping Partner (UrbanBound) Commercial Moves

Top 3 Indicators of a Quality Moving and Shipping Partner (UrbanBound)

Posted on May 11, 2018

Whether you're helping a new hire move or you're transferring an employee from one office to another, relocating your employees can be a big investment. There are 3 factors to consider when you're deciding if a moving or shipping partner is a good fit for your company. Read more on UrbanBound.

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7 Critical Elements of Office Design to Consider When Moving Your Business Commercial Moves

7 Critical Elements of Office Design to Consider When Moving Your Business

Posted on Feb 24, 2020

To create a space that is easy to work in, accommodating and comfortable to employees, and pleasant to be in is hard. To ensure your space lives up to its potential, consider these critical elements.

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