FAQ's
What could possibly go
wrong?
This is a broad question with an all
encompassing answer.
Forgotten items, missed
lead times, bad or incomplete planning, weather,
traffic, vendors and contractors not meeting
their obligations and just about anything
associated with the process. There are literally
thousands of items that must be addressed and
coordinated in a typical corporate move
What is the main reason
a company does not consider a move manager?
The perceived cost associated with hiring
someone is the main reason. People tend to
believe that it is something that they can task
internally. The problem is that without
experience, mistakes made by someone from within
your organization that can cost you dearly. Add
to that the lost productivity as the internally
tasked employee is usually still expected to
perform their regularly assigned tasks.
It is quite common for someone delegated with
this responsibility from within an organization
to either quit or be fired before the completion
of the project. Needless to say, this will cause
even greater difficulties for the organization
in both completion of the move and associated
costs.
Is hiring a move
manager cost effective?
Hiring an independent move manager or management
company is usually extremely cost effective.
From the cost savings of avoiding mistakes in
the process to the continuing productivity of
your existing workforce to the elimination or
minimization of downtime associated with the
process, increased costs due to changes during
the process as a result of bad planning, the
engagement of a move manager more than justifies
the expense, typically you will save at least
the cost associated with the retention of a move
manager and more often than not much more. Add
to that the piece of mind that the project is on
the right track.
When should I hire a
move manager?
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
This is probably the greatest mistake in
organizing a corporate move. Underestimating
lead times and what is involved in the move
process can not only be the cause of
many major problems but can dramatically
escalate the cost of your move placing it well
above the principle budget as well as jeopardizing
your business.
How does Birchleaf
differ from other move management companies?
At Birchleaf Solutions, we differ from other
move management companies in that we act as YOUR
advocate.
This is not
the norm In the commercial property business. We will look out for the interests of
your company as if it was our own. Although we
have contacts throughout the industry, we have
no agenda as to who you choose as a vendor or
contractor as we receive no benefit. Unlike other
companies that act as a one stop shop, where it is in
their interest not yours to sell you or “broker”
these products and services to maximize their
revenue stream. Birchleaf works for you, your
company and in your interest.
Why shouldn’t I get my
current staff to organize the move?
Internal pressure from competing stakeholders
within your organization can make your employees
feel they must make a decision to benefit
individuals rather than the organization as a whole.
Inadequate
knowledge, lost productivity, and potential
ultimate loss those employees due to
too much stress may be the result of this
short-sighted approach.
Why should I hire Birchleaf Solutions?
At Birchleaf, we are COMPLETELY
INDEPENDENT We have no additional services that we
will try to sell you during the course of the
project. We work on a fixed rate basis unlike other
companies that charge a percentage of your final
budget, it is not in our interest to run up the
budget to increase the percentage of compensation.
