You can also take this chance to clear out or decide whether anything is needing renewed. Got cartridges of ink that you want to recycle? Take them back or get them refilled as soon as you can – then pack em away – it's one less job to deal with – and it will save you money if you use them to be refilled (if your cartridge supports that).
You'll also need to consider how you'll fulfill your duties while working from home – will you be able to work on your laptop? Or will your Internet connection be completely non-existent for the next month, while you close down one house and settle into a new one.
You'll also have to consider shipping issues – if you collect items regularly, you'll need to make arrangements for them – if you've got stock that's regularly sent to you, what will happen in the 'grey' area between your old house and new house, if there is one?
Moving your home office can be frustrating, and tiring, but well worth it in the long run – that corner you claimed in a rush when you started working from home could become a well planned nook in your new house, with a little imagination.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Small Office Moves - Corporate Relocations & Household Movers (Part 1)
Moving when you work from home is a slightly more complicated – the home office is doubly hard to move – you're moving your work place AND your house.
So what can you do to make the move easier?
Moving your home office, like any other move, is all about packing the non essentials – if you aren't using your printer much, go ahead and box it, and some paper up – keep it handy so that you can pull it out and use it if you need it. If you do use it, but not your USB, or other parts of your computer often, consider packing them away as soon as you can.
Your office space is an area that you will undoubtedly want to have a lot of hands on when it comes to the packing. Your corporate relocation has probably included the services of professional household movers, but you will need to provide specific instructions as to what they should pack and what you will personally tend to.
So what can you do to make the move easier?
Moving your home office, like any other move, is all about packing the non essentials – if you aren't using your printer much, go ahead and box it, and some paper up – keep it handy so that you can pull it out and use it if you need it. If you do use it, but not your USB, or other parts of your computer often, consider packing them away as soon as you can.
Your office space is an area that you will undoubtedly want to have a lot of hands on when it comes to the packing. Your corporate relocation has probably included the services of professional household movers, but you will need to provide specific instructions as to what they should pack and what you will personally tend to.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Household Moving Tips
Even if you have a team of expert household movers packing for you there are sure to be some things that you will want to pack for yourself. This post lists a few tips to get you started!
1) Boxes are a staple for moving because they are usually quite regular sized, easy to carry and if taped together correctly, rarely fall apart. Regular sizes are important for maximizing your van space and ensuring you're not wasting areas in your transport that could otherwise be filled. On the flip side, bags can be compressed anywhere! It is possible however for bags to be mistaken for trash, so if you use bags for packing be sure to label them with a tag.
2) Bags are good for items like clothing, and bedding, and when you've ran out of boxes to pack anything. Teddy bears and soft toys work well in bags - edged objects, or items that are likely to be too heavy to carry in a plastic bag would probably work better in boxes. Bags also work well with linens.
3) When packing, it’s important to maximize space - and pack your biggest objects first, and fill space around them. Books are easiest to pack, odd shaped, awkward items such as ornaments and other items are the worst to pack, and both types should go in boxes, as should dishes and other objects that are considered fragile.
4) Mark all boxes and bags (if you can) carefully - it makes them easier to find things in, and to sort into rooms without having to break them open. This will all help in your new house. Always remember to mark bags you're using for belongings clearly so that they don't get mistaken for garbage - or buy completely different bags for your trash and your belongings.
5) While it may only take you a couple of weeks to pack, it can take eight weeks - or MORE to unpack at the other end - so though you're 'just boxing items up for a couple of days' remember that you may not find it for up to two months, or perhaps more.
1) Boxes are a staple for moving because they are usually quite regular sized, easy to carry and if taped together correctly, rarely fall apart. Regular sizes are important for maximizing your van space and ensuring you're not wasting areas in your transport that could otherwise be filled. On the flip side, bags can be compressed anywhere! It is possible however for bags to be mistaken for trash, so if you use bags for packing be sure to label them with a tag.
2) Bags are good for items like clothing, and bedding, and when you've ran out of boxes to pack anything. Teddy bears and soft toys work well in bags - edged objects, or items that are likely to be too heavy to carry in a plastic bag would probably work better in boxes. Bags also work well with linens.
3) When packing, it’s important to maximize space - and pack your biggest objects first, and fill space around them. Books are easiest to pack, odd shaped, awkward items such as ornaments and other items are the worst to pack, and both types should go in boxes, as should dishes and other objects that are considered fragile.
4) Mark all boxes and bags (if you can) carefully - it makes them easier to find things in, and to sort into rooms without having to break them open. This will all help in your new house. Always remember to mark bags you're using for belongings clearly so that they don't get mistaken for garbage - or buy completely different bags for your trash and your belongings.
5) While it may only take you a couple of weeks to pack, it can take eight weeks - or MORE to unpack at the other end - so though you're 'just boxing items up for a couple of days' remember that you may not find it for up to two months, or perhaps more.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Children usually feel moves the most, as they often find it hard to settle into new environments and above all else, feeling of security and safety sometimes lessen during this stressful period. If the decision to accept the new position was based on a family separation, the relocation can be even more difficult for the children to adjust to . It’s important to include them in the process where at all possible, and ensure their voices are heard when picking a house.
Often you can research amenities, such as local shops, schools, leisure areas and more online, which may ease the burden of investigating all of that personally. Highly rated amenities should make it easier to choose between two areas, but its also important to consider what you're looking for in an area.
Your job too plays a huge part in picking a house - can you easily travel to your place of work, and more importantly, is the area able to offer a similar job, should the worst happen?
Dealing with the packing, moving, and household movers is only a small part of the ordeal of moving.
Often you can research amenities, such as local shops, schools, leisure areas and more online, which may ease the burden of investigating all of that personally. Highly rated amenities should make it easier to choose between two areas, but its also important to consider what you're looking for in an area.
Your job too plays a huge part in picking a house - can you easily travel to your place of work, and more importantly, is the area able to offer a similar job, should the worst happen?
Dealing with the packing, moving, and household movers is only a small part of the ordeal of moving.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Corporate Relocation & Stress
When relocating or moving in general, there is always stress involved. This is one of the most stressful times in life. After all, going through all of your belongings and your life (both physically and mentally) is a very emotional experience...not to mention the fact that you will be leaving behind a part of what you have come to know as normal and routine.
Take advantage of every bit of assistance available. In most cases, when there is a corporate relocation the new hiring company will be assuming all responsibility for the expenses of the moving van and the household movers. Ask if they will also pay for a cleaning service to come in and clean your home after you pack. That will be one less thing for you to worry with.
Most Corporations will have assistance available to help you find suitable housing, schools, church, shopping, and all other needs upon your arrival at your new home. They will also be happy to provide temporary housing if needed.
Find out ahead of time what arrangements have been made with the household movers, as some moving firms routinely send teams of professional household movers that are ready to pack, load, and move an entire home full of belongings, and other household moving teams arrive expecting everything to already be packed. And of course, their job is to load and move the belongings.
Take advantage of every bit of assistance available. In most cases, when there is a corporate relocation the new hiring company will be assuming all responsibility for the expenses of the moving van and the household movers. Ask if they will also pay for a cleaning service to come in and clean your home after you pack. That will be one less thing for you to worry with.
Most Corporations will have assistance available to help you find suitable housing, schools, church, shopping, and all other needs upon your arrival at your new home. They will also be happy to provide temporary housing if needed.
Find out ahead of time what arrangements have been made with the household movers, as some moving firms routinely send teams of professional household movers that are ready to pack, load, and move an entire home full of belongings, and other household moving teams arrive expecting everything to already be packed. And of course, their job is to load and move the belongings.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Corporate Relocation - Moving & Household Movers
Welcome To The Corporate Relocation Website.
If you are a company providing a new employee with a moving service you want to insure that the entire process runs smoothly, from start to finish. This means much more than simply paying the expenses of a moving van and household movers.
Other things you should consider offering would include assistance in finding a permanent home as well as providing temporary housing during the interim. Corporate relocation is done for the benefit of the corporation and so the best interests of the employee should always be considered. At the point of providing the move assistance you are still "courting" the new employee.
If you are a company providing a new employee with a moving service you want to insure that the entire process runs smoothly, from start to finish. This means much more than simply paying the expenses of a moving van and household movers.
Other things you should consider offering would include assistance in finding a permanent home as well as providing temporary housing during the interim. Corporate relocation is done for the benefit of the corporation and so the best interests of the employee should always be considered. At the point of providing the move assistance you are still "courting" the new employee.
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