Success in the City – Big City Relocations

Locating your business in a big city has several benefits. The hustle and bustle of a large metropolis seems to transfer its energy to the businesses and its residents, in this blog we are going to explore some of the other benefits to you and your business to relocating to a city.

A city workforce has more workers than a small city or town, thus you have access to a larger quality labour pool with a more varied skill set. A city environment offers businesses a variety of different target employees from different backgrounds bringing diversity to your business.

As well as accessing a diverse employee base, a diverse customer base is also available. Businesses are able to target a certain segment of customers, more prospective customers and higher visibility, especially great if you are in a niche market.

City infrastructures also offer great public transport links such as tubes, trains and busses that are easy and cheap for people to get to work, and for your customers to get to you. Locating in a cluster of innovation, as we have previously mentioned is great for businesses to thrive. Location can create synergy benefits via collaboration between businesses.

A city location also creates greater diversity of professional services to choose from to supplement your business such as accountants and advisers etc.

Not forgetting quality of life – Enabling your employees to access to a wider range of leisure activities such as theatres and shops.

Cities have a totally different set of assets, cultures, values, demographics and aesthetics and opportunities, so find the city that matches your business values and watch it prosper.

Edward Baden are relocation experts with a great wealth of experience in relocating businesses to cities where they can benefit from all these advantages. Get in contact today to find out more about our relocation service and speak to one of our industry experts.

Top Tips for a Seamless Office Move

Spring is in the air and it’s that time of year again when many of us are contemplating a move during the more forgiving summer months, so here are some top tips to ensure your office move is as pain free as possible – let’s face it we could all do with some advice in times of change!

First things first, if you fail to plan, then prepare to fail - we love this saying here at Edward Baden! Come up with a clear set of goals for your relocation. Have your goals agreed upon and finalised and don’t forget a contingency plan as it’s always best to have a plan B, just in case.

Ensure your figures are correct – set a budget and stick to it. Again, a contingency fund would be sensible for any overlooked and unexpected costs. This will enable you to take control of your spend. Edward Baden can cater for a range of budgets and has a multitude of experience in managing public sector relocations so has a plethora of experience in accommodating the most stringent of budgets.

Prepare a time plan – this will help you imagine the process and tick off any goals as they are completed; great for morale and keeping an eye on your critical path.

Prepare staff and facilities – let staff know way in advance you intentions for relocation, the importance of having your workforce working with you, not against you is paramount. In terms of facilities work out what

furniture and equipment will be going with you, what is redundant and what needs to be purchased for the new location, this will allow less lead time in the changeover.

For more top tips regarding your office relocation get in contact with one of our industry experts at Edward Baden today for a free consultation.

Keeping Positive when Relocating

They say moving house is stressful – not to mention an office move with numerous staff and equipment to coordinate! Because of this we have devised some handy tips to advise you how to de-stress in times of change.

Think positive: Keep positive, a positive mental attitude is key when embarking on an office location, think of it as a fresh start, something to be excited about; your business is hopefully moving somewhere more suitable and with better business prospects -  to do not become overwhelmed by change and worry.

Office politics are not something to be indulged. Let your workforce know the plans for relocation and any implications to them way in advance – they are your greatest asset, you need them on board, working with you, not against you and they will appreciate your honesty.

Make life easier for yourself and plan well in advance. Do your research so you feel confident in your actions and decisions. Also, have a contingency plan! Plan for those little hitches and snags along the way that could jeopardise the smooth running of your move.

For more tips and advice regarding your office relocation and to unload some of your stresses onto our industry experts get in contact with Edward Baden today for a high quality and bespoke office relocation service.   

Don’t Gamble when it comes to Office Relocation

Most people are partial to a flutter on the horses and here at Edward Baden HQ we are not ashamed to admit that Grand National fever has hit hard! (Our office sweepstake is hotting-up!) But - we are not advising you to gamble when it comes to office relocation.

 Your office relocation needs time, dedication and planning and is not something to venture into lightly. You cannot underestimate the amount of specialist knowledge needed to complete a successful relocation.

With many years experience and a highly skilled workforce Edward Baden is your sure bet, we understand that careful management, the ability to prepare for the unexpected and a strategic approach whatever the project are essential when implementing all aspects of corporate relocation.

From the specialist work of full officemoves, records management, Fine Art shipment and personal possessions storage, here at Edward Baden we will attend to the smallest detail and the most complex operations to ensure your challenges are met, and your expectations exceeded.

So good luck for Saturday’s Grand National, we hope your bets come in! But remember when it comes to your business, taking a risk it not advisable; put your money on Edward Baden, Contact us today.