In order to transition to your new location you might need to call upon your Ninja Warrior skills.
Continuing with our theme of business relocation, Brenda Spandrio, The Declutter Lady is back with more great advice on how to relocate your business to another state. These 5 “Ninja Relocation Rules” will help you relocate your business from one state to another and aid in this transition! Read about Brenda below!
When you relocate your business from one state to another, you need to think like a ninja!
Your method must be different than everyone else’s. You have to search where others don’t search. You must have a strategic plan of attack. And above all, you must utilize all your Ninja moves to accomplish your task. By the time you finish and put your business relocation plan into action, you will be ready to launch your business in your new location.
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So how would a Relocation Ninja Warrior act?
Ninja rule #1: Escape if you can; if you can’t, kill.
The first item on your relocation agenda should be disconnecting your company from your current state. You might be able to just “escape” by becoming a ‘foreign’ corporation in your new state. Otherwise, you may just have to “kill” your old business name and start over from scratch in the new location.
Ninja rule #2: To be a Ninja, you need the ability to predict your opponents’ moves and out-think them.
Don’t be bashful about finding out what is required by law in your new state. The names of the appropriate government offices and some laws will be different from state to state, so do your research. And before you drive to government offices and stand in line, determine what information and official paperwork they require so that you don’t end up wasting your time – and theirs.
Ninja rule #3: If a Ninja can avoid fighting, she will.
Don’t argue with the requirements and regulations in your new location. Just find out what you have to do and do everything necessary to comply – avoid the fight at all costs.
Ninja rule #4: Ninja warriors don’t only use the ancient Japanese weapons; they are often trained in modern weaponry.
Research the various state government web sites to learn what is required for conducting business in that state. Most state web sites are very user-friendly and quite thorough nowadays. If you still have questions contact that office by e-mail or phone.
Ninja rule #5: Ninjas are masters in the art of perseverance.
Be patient and persevere! Relocating a business from one state to another is a challenging task requiring patience, planning and constant follow-up until all systems are in place and operating properly. The “operating properly” part may take up to one year to fully realize.
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Have you ever relocated a business? What Ninja skills have you used to establish your business in a new city? Please share your wisdom in the comments below!
Thank you so much Brenda! These tips are great for us entrepreneurs facing this transition!
Known as The Declutter Lady, Brenda Spandrio has relocated seven times in the last five years. This includes moving four businesses that she manages with her husband Angelo. In addition to helping solopreneurs organize their office space, Brenda is a freelance assistant who helps get all those pesky to-do’s out of the way so you can focus on making money instead of busy-work.
Follow her on Facebook and Twitter to learn more tips. To contact Brenda directly, find her at www.thedeclutterlady.com