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How to Make Your Business Relocation a Breeze

Say goodbye to relocation stress: Master the art of moving your business like a pro! Image via Pexels

Moving your business from one location to another can be a stressful experience. Between packing up all your equipment, transferring utilities, and updating contact information, there are plenty of tasks that need to be done. But don’t worry — with the right preparation and strategies in place, you can make sure that your business relocation is as smooth as possible.

Set a Relocation Schedule

A timeline is essential for any relocation. By setting a timeline with reasonable deadlines, it is possible to plan and coordinate the entire process while ensuring nothing is overlooked. Deadlines should be set for packing up equipment, transferring services, and updating contact information so that everyone involved knows what they need to do and when they need to do it.


Lean on Your Team

The relocation process can be overwhelming if it’s all left up to one person. Delegating tasks among staff members will ensure that everything gets done in a timely manner and that no one feels overwhelmed with too much work. Assign tasks based on each individual’s strengths so that everyone is able to contribute something meaningful towards the overall goal of relocating the business successfully.

Reduce Interruptions

To ensure a smooth relocation process, virtual meetings should be employed whenever possible. Doing so will maintain open lines of communication and allow individuals to stay focused on their own responsibilities without being hindered by unnecessary conversations or meetings. This will keep the workflow steady, minimizing disruption and allowing for better productivity in the long run.

Pack With Care

Packing up business equipment for a move can be a massive task, but investing in quality packing materials such as boxes and bubble wrap will prevent damage during transit. Additionally, it’s extremely important to label each box so you know where everything goes once you get to your new destination. Taking the time to prepare beforehand will make your move much smoother.

Stay on Top of Tasks

Relocating a business can be an overwhelming process with many tasks to complete. Not all tasks are of equal importance, though, so it is important to prioritize tasks based on urgency and criticality. Doing so will ensure that nothing is missed during the move, leading to a smooth transition with minimal delays or disruptions.

Keep Your Contacts Updated

Don’t forget to update your website and social media pages with your new address and contact information. This way, customers will find it easy to reach out for your services or assistance. You also need to update your non-digital contact assets. Design free business cards with online tools that you can customize with your new information. 

Register Your Business in Your New State

Moving to a different state doesn’t just mean updating addresses and contact information for your business; it also requires registering as an LLC or corporation in the new state to ensure that all legal requirements are met. This protects both yourself and your customers, so check out your options where formation services are concerned and get help and support through the process.

Moving a business to a new location doesn’t have to be stressful or chaotic. With proper planning, the transition will go smoothly and your business operations will be disrupted as little as possible. Establishing timelines for tasks, updating your contacts, and registering your business across state lines should all be at the top of your list.

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Trammel Crow, Master Builder

The Story of America’s Largest Real Estate Empire by Robert Sobel — BOOK SYNOPSIS, REVIEW AND NOTES

This expensive book was brandished as one of the top go-to books in the office of Gary Keller. It’s a powerful business-oriented biography of the founder of America’s largest real estate empire, Trammell Crow. He created many of the most notable real estate projects in the United States during the sunbelt boom decades of the 1950s to 1980s, making him the most successful commercial real estate developer of our time, and one of the wealthiest men in the world.

Trammel Crow, Master Builder takes you behind the scenes and back to the birth of the company, now part of commercial real estate giant CBRE. The book traces the company’s meteoric, challenging rise. Unliked most biographies, it includes a great deal of educational analysis of the managerial methods developed by Crow. and his company, while it reveals the personality and philosophies that led to one of the most successful business operations in history.

Crow added significantly to the skylines of Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco and many other cities of the West Coast and South. The book explains how he transformed his one-man operation into a modern global corporation. This biography is jam packed full of field-proven business tactics and strategies for entrepreneurs in the commercial real estate industry. Here are some of Trammel Crow’s success principles:

  1. Whatever your industry, learn accounting first!
  2. Put yourself into the right place at the right time. Go where the money is — and the growth.
  3. Partner with extremely honest and capable people. Reward them exceptionally well for their contributions.
  4. Always turn failures into successes, or make them stepping stones to bigger success.
  5. Work in a big and growing industry.
  6. It’s OK to hire young, inexperienced if they have brains and character.
  7. Continuously reduce overhead, streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy.
  8. Do not dilute shares of original partners.
  9. Don’t Tinker with an old Golden Goose.
  10. Always have cash on hand to buy under-valued properties. Sell them when opportunities are ripe, when the market for them improves. 
  11. Always be ready to take advantage of changing markets,  changing economy and changing government regulations. 

It’s no wonder that this is a favorite of Gary Keller, founder of Keller Williams. This book reads like a biography, but also as a practical how-to for building a real estate empire. It’s a pricey oldie, but goodie classic with timeless, priceless property industry principles.

Copyright © This free information provided courtesy L.A. Loft Blog with information provided by Corey Chambers, Realty Source Inc, DRE 01889449; MPR Funding Inc NMLS 2000513. We are not associated with the seller, homeowner’s association or developer. For more information, contact 213-880-9910 or visit LALoftBlog.com Licensed in California. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental. This is not a solicitation if buyer or seller is already under contract with another broker.