Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Hire professional movers to avoid business downtime

Running a company is a huge responsibility, and no matter what, the business activities of a company, should not come to a halt. But businesses are bound to face certain challenges, which in turn can make it difficult to continue its operations.

One fine example of such situation is relocation.  This is when an office may have to face some downtime, due to time required for shifting, and employees won’t be able to resume their work, until the office has been relocated completely.

Some of the two major reasons as to why many offices have to relocate are:

Not enough space to accommodate a growing business, or too much space that is not needed, and the company must downsize in order to save on expenses.

But whatever the reason, the company’s business activities should not suffer, and must not come to a standstill.

So have you planned on what to do, if such situation should arise? Avoiding downtime is possible only if you hire the professional services of an experienced moving company. 

Office relocation is not just about packing your valuables and transporting them to their destination. There is much more to it. It also involves uninstalling the machines followed by reconfiguration at the new place.

Planning, refurbishing, installing, managing, and setting up the new office, is not something that every moving company can manage or will provide. Therefore, you need to choose only a moving company that provides complete office installation services.

Complete office installation services demands, designing the blueprints of the new location, for proper arrangement. It also involves drawing the layout of where to put all the machinery. Professional movers have expert technicians who know how to draw an on site plan, so that all the machinery could be adjusted in the new location.

The experts from these moving companies are knowledgeable at interpreting rigid and complex designs, and make adjustments in order to set up the machinery in a way that complies with building regulations.

All these factors explain why the assistance of an expert moving company is essential, for carrying out the complex work associated with office relocation's. Not only their professional help comes in handy in avoiding downtime in terms of your business operations, but it also ensures the proper installation of machinery and furniture.

These professional moving companies have reliable and experienced crew members, who are expert at anticipating many problems that might occur during the moving phase.

Their knowledge makes them better prepared at tackling those problems, which may otherwise be quite challenging to deal with, on your own.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Why choose plastic bins over cardboard boxes during relocation?

Packing, taping and moving countless of cardboard boxes from one location to another during relocation, can be one of the most stressful tasks. There is always so much to worry about during relocation like; packing properly in the correct boxes, and making sure not to break anything, or getting things crushed in the truck, because the boxes or containers were not placed properly.

Transporting objects while at the same time protecting them against all kinds of damage like; brokerage, water from rain fall or snow, dirt, and even mold, is very challenging.
Hence, successfully relocation without any damage to people’s property, is the reason why people gradually have switched to plastic moving bins for packing things, during relocation.

Here are a few of the many reasons why plastic moving bins are a smart decision.

It is safe - Unlike cardboard boxes, plastic bins are safe. They have a comfortable grip and are easy to lift, which makes the moving process, much safer than with cardboard boxes. Moreover, lifting plastic bins does not cause any back pain or injury, as bins are held closer to the body.

Convenient- These bins are available with packing paper, labels, bubble wrap, and a moving dolly, which makes the relocation process much easier.

Dust/dirt-free-With plastic bins, the chances of dirt and debris are minimal because the plastic bins lids will protect the valuables inside the bins. Moreover, things kept in bins are not likely to get spoiled even if it rains, which is a major concern in the case of cardboard boxes.

Disinfected-There is no risk of illness for individuals carrying the bins, because the bins are previously treated with disinfectants.

Easily pre assembled-No taping is required for packing things in plastic bins, because all that is needed to be done is open the lid, fill the bin and then close it.

Efficient- with plastic moving bins, compact packing can be done, therefore using less space in the truck, which calls for hiring a smaller truck. Subsequently, this saves money and cuts down the relocation time.

Green- While this point does not affect people directly, it does have an important impact on the cost effective aspect of using plastic bins. These bins can be reused to make new plastic boxes, when they are no longer functional.

Affordable-In contrast to cupboard boxes; plastic bins are more affordable. Plastic bins costs 50% less than cupboard boxes.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Is moving one of the most tedious tasks in the world

Moving to a new house or new place, is supposed to be an exciting experience, but unfortunately at the same time it is a tedious and stressful task.

You should be able to enjoy moving to your new home, without having to put up with serious moving issues; which can only be regarded as tiresome chores.
While no one really wants to deal with the moving task, regardless it has to be done! So, what’s the best way out? Well, first of all you just need to remain focused on the following.

First: Moving to a house of your own is something you always wanted, right? So just follow some moving steps, in order to make it easier on yourself!

Next is the main step! You will obviously have to hire a moving company to do the job for you. So carefully select the one that can actually make a difference. One, that can actually add to your comfort, convenience, and reduce the amount of time and overall labor that goes into the move.

There are certain points in a good moving company, which you can look out for, while browsing for one:

They should hold a certain stake in the market. You will have heard of them before, even if you’re never hired them for their services.

They should possess essential and efficient tools such as ez-crate, boxes, wardrobe boxes, plastic moving bins and so on. Not just possess them, but also know how to use them.

They should have all the cargo and transportation vehicles that will be needed for your move like; trucks and even ships, because sometimes sea routes are more convenient, even though not every company offers shipping.

They should have the backing of experienced human resources and working hands, which can bring about time management and efficiency to the whole moving process. There are a few pointers to follow when planning and executing the move.

Affordability; this is what it all comes down to, as there’s no point in hiring the best, if it comes with a pricey tag. So, check the rate list first, and not just of the company that you are hiring; but also of the competitors, in order to make sure that you’re not getting the short end of the deal.

They should have a plan ready and sorted out at least, a week ahead of the moving day.
Finally, if the need arises, they should have sufficient storing space for your goods.