Things can often seem that bit more complex when you’re self employed, including moving home. Whereas you would normally choose to book time off of work as holiday, you’ll have to sort out your own clients and work around your schedule. You’ll need to leave more time to plan ahead and inform your clients as much in advance as possible. You will want to get the move done as quickly and efficiently as you can and need to be organised with your belongings so you can get back to work as soon as possible. In this article we’ve put together some top tips for moving home when you’re self employed. 

Get professional help with moving to make it as efficient as possible

One of the first things you need to consider is to make your move as efficient as possible. This means you can get it all done in one day and get back to work and make money without delay. It’s a good idea to choose a removal company who can help you pack up your belongings in an organised fashion, move it and unpack it when you arrive at your new home. This means you don’t need the additional stress of moving alongside thinking about all your work you need to do and consider. 

Organise your work ahead of time

A key element to being self employed (as you will know) is being organised ahead of time. You want to inform your clients as far in advance as possible that you’ll be taking the day off and will be unable to take calls or reply to emails on that day and the ones leading up to it or after it too. By being organised you don’t need to be stressing all day about your inbox piling up. Ensure you update your business information on your website and let your clients and business partners know your new address if it’s something they will need to know.  

Ensure you know where to find all your important documents and items for work

Once you’ve moved, the last thing you want is to be searching for all your work items when you need to get back to it. Realistically, you won’t unpack everything at once, so having your work items in an easy to find spot means you won’t be stressed when it comes to working again. If your home is going to be a work in progress, it might be worth looking for a co-working space that you can rent out or working from a temporary desk somewhere until you’ve set up your home office space again. 

These are just a few top tips for moving home when you’re self-employed. Moving house can be a stressful time anyway, but coupling this with being your own boss can make it even more of a challenge. What are some top tips you have for moving home when you’re self-employed? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.