Because a company evolves over time and must constantly adapt to its environment, it may need to move to new premises in the course of its existence. This is commonly referred to as a company transfer. Depending on requirements, the transfer may be partial or total. But whatever the case, you need to anticipate operations as far as possible to guarantee the smooth running of the company at all times: before, during and after the transfer. How can you organize yourself to make a success of this decisive stage in the life of your structure? Les Gentlemen du déménagement can advise and assist you in moving your company to a new site.
In its broadest sense, relocation refers to the movement of a person or thing from one place to another. For a company, this may mean moving all or part of the resources used in its business: administrative services, marketing and communications, research and development, industrial production, etc. Depending on the project, this may be referred to as a site transfer, an establishment transfer or a head office transfer.
However, transfer of business is also a legal concept in its own right. According to article L. 1224-1 of the French Labor Code, a transfer of business occurs when there is a change in the legal situation of the employer. In concrete terms, a transfer of business may be the result of succession, sale or merger of a company, or even the transformation of a business or incorporation. In this case, the transfer of the business is not physical, as in the case of a move. Rather, it's a transfer of legal responsibility, usually handled by a business management consultancy.
However, the two acceptances can come together when the acquisition of a company leads to the relocation of all or part of its services (head office, accounting, etc.). This is the case with mergers, which can result in a partial or total relocation of the business or head office of the company being transferred to an existing company. This is where Les Gentlemen du déménagement comes in.
The difficulty of a company move lies in the diversity of the actions involved. Transferring a company requires legal knowledge, as well as technical and operational know-how, calling on a wide range of skills. Don't hesitate to download our checklist for company moves.
A company move is much more than just the physical transfer of teams and production equipment. Companies wishing to relocate are subject to numerous constraints and social and administrative obligations. In particular, special contractual provisions apply to the transfer of the lease, which must respect specific deadlines, including a notice period. Not to mention the specific formalities involved in notifying the authorities, tax authorities and your various business partners of your change of address.
Moving a company requires a wide range of technical skills. These include :
Mastery of technical constraints and information media is also essential to give you the best results. The company uses increasingly sophisticated means to work. Computer systems and machine tools, particularly those used in industry, are essential to the company's competitiveness, and need to be given special attention in the event of a transfer.
Good preparation for the movement of departments and personnel also requires the skills of a true conductor. During a company move, you need to know how to coordinate the actions of the various parties involved, so that everything is ready on D-day.
Moving a business from one site to another is always a risk for managers. It's a question of maintaining the company's productivity, while ensuring the comfort of its staff and the preservation of its assets (documents, equipment, machine tools, etc.). The decision to relocate must therefore be carefully considered from a strategic point of view, and the move must be well organized to achieve the best results.
Faced with these challenges, the advantages of entrusting the mission to a moving company are considerable. Choosing the right company mover is therefore a very important step.
By entrusting their business relocation operations to a professional removal company, managers can devote themselves fully to administrative tasks and the smooth running of their business while preparations are being made for the move. They can also concentrate on managing operations internally. In particular, it's very important to keep staff informed in advance of the move, in order to reassure them. This is the sine qua non for getting them to embrace the positive dynamics of change.
Equipment that has to be replaced because it has been damaged in transit is clearly an economic loss for the company. And we're not even talking about complete or even partial immobilization of a production line in industry.
Calling in a removal company gives you the best chance of avoiding these risks. Thanks to their experience, professional movers are well aware of the risks involved in handling your belongings, and will take every precaution to protect them. What's more, a professional mover is covered by a specific insurance policy that guarantees you sufficient compensation in the event of damage.
Are you planning to relocate your business and would like to find out more about our services? Contact us for advice and a quote.