Before you move in.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH FIRST
What is available at the address.
HOW
Ask providers to check the specific address, and ask neighbouring businesses.
WHY BEFORE SIGNING
A location without viable connectivity may be unusable for your business.
WHAT TO ASK THE LANDLORD
Whether cabling exists Whether providers may install What routes are available for cable entry Whether there is shared building connectivity
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT SHARED PROVISION
What is supplied How it is charged Whether you may install your own
WHY THAT LAST QUESTION
Shared building internet is frequently inadequate for a business.
WHAT TO PLAN INSIDE
Where equipment will live Cable routes to work areas Power at those locations Ventilation and security for equipment
WHAT TO INSTALL DURING FIT-OUT
Structured cabling to each work position.
WHY THEN
It costs a fraction of retrofitting.
WHAT TO ALLOW FOR
More positions than you currently need.
WHAT TIMELINE TO EXPECT
Fibre installation can take weeks or longer.
WHAT THAT IMPLIES
Order it as early as possible, before you need it.
WHAT TO ARRANGE MEANWHILE
Mobile data, so the business functions from day one.
WHAT TO DOCUMENT
Everything installed, with a diagram.
