SAVE SPACE

If your business is growing, going paperless can be an immediate option to increase availability. By freeing up space once occupied by filing cabinets and record rooms, you instantly make room for new employees and company expansion.

IMPROVE SECURITY

One of the great advantages of an electronic filing system is the ability to categorize and index your files. This allows you to register your files according to specific properties and keep sensitive information safe by determining the degree of access to employees.

EASY ACCESS

With an electronic filing system, you have instant gratification! No need to rummage through years worth of old documents. With an easy search tool, files are right at your fingertips with the ability to run cross-searches.

DISASTER RESISTANT

When filing paper documents, damage is more likely to take place in case of a disaster. An office fire or flooding could result in the loss of your critical information. When filing electronically, you’re able to keep backups of all your files in a separate location so you can feel confident your data is safe.

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY

Not only are electronic files efficient, but also eco-friendly! Reduce your company’s paper usage and save trees, while also increasing company productivity.

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Washington Express Movers will happily take unwanted filing cabinets off your hands.  Speak with one of our move coordinators today to learn more about our disposal, recycling or donation options.

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Pack in Advance

Pack your items well in advance. Many electronics may become fragile in cold weather. Ensure they are packed properly and if need be, make accommodations for them to travel in a heated space.

Clear Entrances of Snow

Make sure entrances are clear of snow at your current and upcoming space. Even if you are not certain there will be snow, have a back-up plan coordinated with a team ready to tackle this task if need be. Also ensure there will be space available for the moving truck to park and gain access to the building. Streets can become hectic during inclement weather.

Protect your Floors

Protect your floors and entryways. Make sure cardboard or plastic is put down on your flooring to protect them from the salt, dirt, and water that gets tracked in with snow. This will also prevent unwanted slips and injuries!

Check the Utilities

Turn your utilities on! Check in with the property manager to ensure the heat and water will be running. You don’t want you or your team to be miserable while trying to unpack.

Plan with Caution

Plan your route carefully and gather an emergency contact list. This will help you stay updated with the traffic and weather of the route you’ve chosen. Make sure you have a list of necessary phone numbers with you such as roadside assistance and phone numbers of your moving team. It’s possible you’ll run into unforeseen circumstances so allow yourself some extra travel time.

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Moving in the winter isn’t easy, but with proper planning and precautions, it will be much less stressful. You can count on Washington Express Movers to relocate your business at any time of the year and feel confident our team is taking the utmost care and caution with your move. Call us today to receive your free quote and complimentary walkthrough.

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Cost efficient

Since e-crates are re-usable, there is no need to keep buying more.  The price of cardboard boxes may seem insignificant, but it can add up.  E-crates allow you to use fewer boxes and avoid disposal costs.  Plus, they are durable and long-lasting.  Most moving companies will even let you rent them for 2-week periods at a time.

Easy Assembly

Avoid the mess. With e-crates, tape isn’t necessary! That’s a win-win for you and the environment. Plus, they easily stack making it convenient for you to store until you are ready to start packing.

Safe Storage

Unlike cardboard boxes, e-crates are virtually “crushproof” under normal circumstances. By packing with e-crates you reduce your risk for item damage during the office move.

Easy Transport

Designed to be stackable, e-crates come with interlocking lids that allow you to shelf multiple crates on top of one another for more efficient transport. Assemble your stack on a dolly and easily roll your items into your new office. No heavy lifting! This makes e-crates both employee and mover friendly.

No Disposal

Dare we say the best part? No breaking down boxes and no trips to the dumpster! Break down and store for future use or schedule to have them picked up by your moving company.

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It’s a no-brainer why e-crates have become the #1 choice when it comes to efficient packing.  At Washington Express Movers, we’ll even drop-off and pick up your crates at your predetermined schedule.  This allows for less clutter, workplace disruption, and clean-up time.  We even offer full-service packing if you want the complete move done stress-free! Whatever your needs, you can count us to get the job done right. So call us today for your free quote and let’s get packing.

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Moving your office can be an expensive and overwhelming experience. Whether you are moving to downsize or to expand, you want to have as little downtime as possible so that your business can be operational as soon as possible. The best way to do this is to prepare well, so here are five ways to save on your local office move.

1. Assess what you can let go of. The less you have to move, the less you’ll spend on your move. Do you have a graveyard of electronic items—old computers, phones, copiers printers? Recycle them. Consider donating your old office furniture and equipment to local charities. Shred old files. Throw out what can’t be recycled or donated.
2. Pack as much as you can yourself, and pack early. Packing time is usually grossly underestimated. You don’t want to wait last minute to pack. This can add time and money to your move if movers have to either wait for you to pack or if they have to pack your items for you. As soon as you’ve determined you’re going to move, start to pack the non-essential items. This process will also help you to discover what you don’t want to take with you to the new office sooner.
3. Consider using plastic boxes. Although cardboard boxes are the common go-to containers for moving, plastic boxes can make packing, loading, and unloading a lot easier.
4. Get moving insurance. Office Moving can always have unexpected drops and lost items. Whether you get your own truck or hire movers, it’s best to get insurance to cover damages.
5. Make those lists and check them often. Because a local office move can be quite a fluid experience, it’s better to have lists for each part of the process, starting months ahead of time.
   • Three months before
   • Two months before
   • One month before
   • Two weeks before
   • One week before
   • Day of move

Again, what you want to avoid is that last minute scramble, which can cost you a lot extra time and money you may not have budgeted time for. It’s very easy to overlook items and tasks that you wouldn’t think of as you occupy an office space. These lists will save you both time and money.

Your local office move does not have to be a nightmare. You can hire professionals like Washington Express Movers. You can rely on our 35 years of experience as movers. We specialize in small moves, internal or external, and, compared to large scale movers, we can offer you a lower hourly minimum time of 2 hours–instead of 4 hours plus travel time. Contact us today to get a free quote on your upcoming move.

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