If you own or run a business, it may be necessary to move to a new commercial property. Like a residential move, a business relocation requires a lot of work, planning, and support. There are many things to consider, such as how your workplace culture will change, how you’ll maintain confidentiality for your clients, finding a new lease, and so on. Here are a few important things to consider when you make such a choice and hire a commercial mover.

1. Accessibility to Clients

Does your commercial move bring you closer or further away from current and potential clients? Think about how easy it will be to have meetings in person. Also, think about the likelihood that you can easily attract new clients in the area you’re going to. Whether it’s the curb appeal of your building, a new city, or a state, these all can affect how well you may gain new clients. For example, moving a successful boutique from a high-end downtown retail district to the middle of a rural area may cause a decline in natural foot traffic.

2. Staff Retention

Even if you have a loyal group of employees, a new move can affect how convenient it is for them to get to their new job. Many people may decline an outer city or state move if it means placing their child in a poorer school district. In some cases, your new business location may make it easier for your current staff to access other competitors in the area and get headhunted away.

3. Safely Handle Documents

As you move from one business space to another, you must think about all of your sensitive documents. Consider physical and online paperwork related to employee health care, job applications on file, contracts, and client data. The global hard drive and data shredding services market was valued at $643 million in 2022, according to Digital Journal. The market has such a high value because more people understand how vital it is to keep such information under wraps. Avoid a potential embarrassing breach by investing in good data shredding before the move.

These are just a few things to consider before you hire a commercial mover. Think about your new business environment, how your staff will be affected, and how you’ll handle sensitive information. If you’re about to move your business, take the first step in protecting your information and contact us about our local data shredding services today.