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Moving Premises
5. Equipment and Fit-out
If customers get poor service or cannot contact you during the move, your business will suffer.
5.1 You will need a business continuity back-up plan to ensure that you can continue to operate, even if the unexpected happens.
- To minimise downtime, consider using a specialist company to decommission and recommission your PCs, server and office machines. The larger removal companies can provide IT relocation services.
- A separate move co-ordinator may be needed for the IT element of the project, working alongside the main move team.
5.2 Draw up a detailed configuration plan for your telephone and computer systems. You may need to re-wire the new premises.
- Work out where you will need power outlets, telephone points and computer points (if your computers are networked).Avoid sunlight glare on computer screens. Visit the premises at different times of day to see where this will be a problem.
- Decide the optimum locations for printers, faxes, copiers, modems and scanners.
5.3 If you are buying new equipment, test it before you move and complete any necessary training.
5.4 Make any alterations to the new premises. For example, painting and new carpets.
- You may need written permission from the landlord before making alterations.
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