How Does Infrastructure Impact Moving Your Business to a New City or Town?
Large, mid-sized, and mom-and-pop-sized companies that look to relocate need to consider adequate infrastructure long before moving trucks arrive. The term “infrastructure” traditionally refers to roads, bridges, airports, and public transportation. But the advanced technology and other assets required to compete in today’s business environment may require industry leaders to take an expansive view of what infrastructure entails and which municipalities are best suited for relocation.
If you’re planning an upcoming office relocation, here are some things to consider.
Technology Ranks Among Top Reasons To Move A Business
It may prove fruitful to designate someone within an organization to vet potential relocation options to assess the state of technology. Most people are well aware that the rollout of 5G networks can deliver significantly improved communication. It may surprise some, but parts of the country lag far behind in 5G infrastructure. Some do not yet have robust 4G infrastructure. Trailing behind in upload and download speeds speaks volumes to a municipality’s ongoing commitment to technology infrastructure. These rank among the other essential considerations.
- Equipment Professionals: It stands to reason that a community with poor communication infrastructure remains unlikely to have experienced support organizations. Leading companies won’t be flocking to these communities, which means fewer expert support companies. That’s primarily due to supply and demand realities.
- IT Support: Although a great deal of IT support operates online, on-site technicians remain a necessity. Without the public and private technology infrastructure in place, moving a business to such an area would not be prudent.
The same reasoning holds in securing hardware quickly and renovating a building that involves installing fiber optic cables and other advanced materials. In addition, the expertise and support needed to run a successful business require an ongoing commitment to technology infrastructure.
Look At Roads and Bridges Through a Different Lens
It’s not uncommon for business leaders to consider the state of roads and bridges when relocating. This typically involves taking a weekend excursion to the city or town and driving around. This sightseeing mission allows decision-makers to experience potholes and poorly maintained highways and byways that delivery trucks would need to negotiate. Other items of interest usually involve narrow roads, bridges, and streetscapes. While a valuable assessment tool, this reconnaissance effort may lack forward-thinking.
Consider, for a moment, what the future holds in terms of traditional infrastructure improvements. Even if the highways, roads, bridges, and streetscapes enjoy reasonable functionality, ask deeper questions. The possibility of extensive roadwork and infrastructure improvements typically equals frustrating transportation delays. Community leaders often attempt to attract companies by marketing growth and improvements. However, it may be in your best interest to consider an area once they’ve been completed.
Reliable Moving Companies Remain An Essential Infrastructure Component
It may seem like outside-the-box thinking, but moving companies are a vital part of the transportation sector. Although many look at transportation almost exclusively through a freight-hauling lens, moving companies are routinely tapped to pack and relocate entire offices, equipment, and valuable employees. Inviting talented people to join the ranks of an organization often tasks employers with providing relocation stipends. In the absence of experienced professional moving infrastructure, companies could lose the brightest and best to competitors.
Conducting thorough due diligence about the current and future state of infrastructure often proves insightful and predictive of an organization’s success. If you are considering moving a business, reach out to us for a price quote. We can help relocate your business as well as your valued employees.
