5 Ways to Cut Down On Commercial Moving Costs
All business moves are expensive, right? Not necessarily. There are ways to cut down on commercial moving costs, if you do your research. This article is a great place to start. Let’s discuss five ways to cut down on commercial moving costs.
- Set a budget.
It’s easy for any project to get out of an affordable range when there isn’t a plan. Make sure you have a budget and try to stick to it. Even if surprise costs arise you’ll have that budget as an anchor to ensure things don’t get too crazy (hopefully). Some good areas to consider for your commercial moving budget include packing supplies, insurance, mileage, employee time and truck rentals. Even small businesses can benefit from budgets. A reputable commercial moving company, such as IMS Relocation, should be able to provide an all-in quote for your business move to help reduce the stress of being surprised by additional costs.
- Combine moving, loading and packing services.
If you decide to hire or outsource your commercial move, try to combine services if you can. Many commercial movers offer a discount when you use them for multiple services, so it makes sense to save your company time and money by just using one company for everything. Service options here include transportation, loading, unloading, packing, unpacking and any other specialized need as it comes up.
- Use a commercial mover with experience in your type of industry.
Are you moving a hospital? Hotel? Business with heavy-duty equipment? Make sure the commercial mover you’re considering has the ability to handle the unique needs of your industry. This means special equipment for large gear, advanced organizational abilities for military moves and proper training for medical moves. Ask your prospective mover about the specialty move services they offer.
- Sell, donate and trash what you can.
The more items you move, the higher the cost. In fact, commercial moving costs are usually tied to weight. The good news is that you can reduce that weight/cost by selling, donating and trashing anything you don’t need (or could use an upgrade). You can write off anything you purchase for your business, so why not use your move as an opportunity to get new equipment, furniture and/or supplies for your employees?
- Schedule your move wisely.
Finally, the timing of your commercial move can play a big part in its overall cost. Try to avoid popular periods of the year, such as summer, as well as popular days like holidays or the weekends. Your specific region or mover may also have a busy period/season, so ask them about their schedule and when you should schedule your move to maximize savings. If you don’t have any flexibility, try at least to aim for the middle of the week.
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