Do you need office decluttering tips before moving? Olde World Movers have got you covered!
With an office relocation coming up in a couple of months, your mind is probably racing trying to keep track of everything you need to do beforehand. First order of business? Declutter your existing space so you don’t have to take as much stuff with you. This will save you time and money in the long run.
There are probably many things in your office that you no longer need. You can easily donate old computers, printers and office furniture, or sell them online. Getting rid of things now that no longer serve you will ensure a well-organized and efficient move later. When you relocate an entire office, you will need the help of your whole staff, business partners, and colleagues.
Start now to declutter your office and speed up the moving process. First, though, be sure to book an office mover as soon as possible. They can help you with packing if you need it.
Check Out These Tips
Before you even pack one thing for the move, follow these tips to clear out your space.
1. Choose a Storage Space
You’ll likely have a lot of stuff that you want to get rid of, and you will not have enough space to work on the move or even be productive if the junk is peppered all over your office. This is why you should create a separate storage space or room for temporarily holding all the stuff you plan to donate, sell or trash. You can also ask your movers if they offer storage services.
2. Work on One Section at a Time
It may seem pretty daunting to declutter your office. Sure, it will be a lot of work to go through your entire office and remove what you no longer want. But if you tackle things methodically and have a plan, things can and will go smoothly. To ensure a smooth process, tackle one room or area at a time. Start with rooms you don’t use as frequently, such as an out-of-the-way conference room, break room, storage closet or supplies closet.
Then progress to the areas you use all the time, such as the kitchen, main cubby areas, and individual offices. Start with one section at a time, designating piles for keep, trash, donate/recycle. Label the boxes so you know what has to be thrown out or donated, and what will be going to the new place. You don’t want to confuse the two! If you take it room by room, you will save your sanity and your time. Have your employees get in on the task, decluttering their own space or office. It will go much more quickly if you delegate.
3. Consider Each Item
As you come across each item, give it good thought as to whether you really need it in the new place or if you can toss it. Don’t rush the process, but take the time to consider each item’s use and whether it will serve a good purpose at your new office. If not, get rid of it. If so, save it for boxing for the move. This may sound slow going, but the earlier you start this process, the more quickly it will go.
4. Separate Items
Once you’ve gone through every section as a whole, you can sift through each and every item more closely. Separate them into various piles, such as things that are obviously broken and need to go into the trash, gently used computer equipment that could find new life at a startup, and furniture that could get a fresh start at a women’s shelter. Just because you no longer need it, doesn’t mean someone else in the community can’t benefit from it. Look at local homeless shelters, churches and schools to donate equipment, furniture and even artwork.
5. Get Your Staff Involved
As we said above, it’s important to delegate tasks. You can’t do it all on your own! Decluttering is one of those tasks that can take a long time if you insist on doing it yourself. This is a multi-person job that you can farm out to others in your office. Don’t ask employees to pick up and move large and heavy items; leave those things to the movers. Instead, have them tackle their own areas. If they volunteer to clear out other common areas after that, let them.
Give them all the supplies they will need to get this done, such as trash barrels, bags, boxes, markers and tape. While they’re at it, they can start packing up their own desks little by little in anticipation of the actual move. Tell them to start with little-used areas of their office first, followed by packing the essentials closer to the move. This will ensure nothing crucial gets tossed or packed before it is time.
6. Let Your Movers Help
Hire a junk removal service to take all the clutter out of your property. Some movers also offer this service, so be sure to ask beforehand. At the very least, your movers can help you pack, store and transport all the items you do plan to bring to the new office. They are there to make your job easier, so use them for whatever you need. In the end, the goal is to have a seamless, quick and efficient office move so you can start being productive as soon as possible in the new digs.
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