The term “home office” used to mean something a bit different than it means today. Today, the term is used for a place where business is conducted from home and many people often work out of their home and receive calls from clients, etc., while in their office. Since this space is used to support your family and build up your business, you do not want to take a move lightly, especially since many of the items within your office are fragile. Below, we will go over some tips to help ensure a smooth and easy home office move.
- Go Through Your Desk and Files
Before you make your move, go through all of the items on your desk and also through your files. You do not want to take things along for the move that you no longer need. If you find that you have important paperwork that you do not need, shred it instead of placing it into the trash. This will help protect your information and the information of your client as well.
- Keep Your Important Items in a Box That’s Readily Accessible
Since it is unlikely that you can just put everything on hold or your move, you should keep any important items that you need readily accessible in a box. For example, if you are currently working on a project, make sure to keep those files in this box along with the contact information for your clients.
- Put Your Electronics in Their Original Box
When you are ready to move your computer and any other electronics you may have in your office, find the original box for them and place them inside. If you do not have the original boxes, you can purchase special boxes designed to move computer screens, phones, computer towers, and more.
- Take the Desk Apart
When you can, take your desk apart to make it easier to move. If you are unable to take it apart, make sure you wrap the legs and corners or the desk well to ensure that they are not damaged during the move.
- Wrap All Cords and Keep Hardware Together
You should wrap up all computer cords, keyboard cords, mice, and any other cords together and place them in a box together. In this box, you can also keep any hardware that goes to your computer and desk. For example, all screws and bolts should be placed in a Ziploc bag and then placed within the box full of hardware and cords.
- Create a Backup
Just in case the worst happens, you want to make sure you backup all of your work before you start to move your items. Keep a copy of the backup on a thumb drive and also on the Cloud, if you use it.
If you are getting ready to move your home office, you want to do so carefully to prevent damage to your computer and lost files. The tips above can help you start your home office move off on the right foot.
