Business storage
Business storage refers to storage solutions that are designed specifically for businesses and organisations. This type of storage enables businesses and organisations to store any variety of things that otherwise would be taking up valuable space in the workplace.
This might comprise of stock, equipment or documents and increasingly includes office furniture due to many organisations providing flexible/hybrid working for employees or where the physical ‘footprint’ of the company has been reduced. Business storage can be made up of just one type of storage or a combination of different types. Whether you choose self-storage units, lockers, lockups or a warehouse, space can usually be rented on a short-term or long-term basis to suit the needs of the customer.
Business storage can benefit businesses in several ways
Cost-saving: Renting storage space for business purposes is often more cost-effective than leasing additional office or retail space which has seen huge price increases in recent years. It allows businesses to store inventory, equipment, and supplies off-site, freeing up valuable office or retail space for other uses or, ensuring they don’t need to lease further space.
Secure: Business storage facilities are often equipped with advanced security features such as 24-hour surveillance, gated access, and site-wide alarm systems. In addition some also offer limited PIN code access and individual unit alarms. This provides businesses with peace of mind knowing that their valuable inventory, equipment, and documents are stored in a secure and safe location.
Staying organised: A cluttered workspace can negatively impact productivity, efficiency and even safety! By using business storage, organisations can have their inventory and equipment held off-site, making it easier to keep their workspace organised and more efficient.
Tailored for you: Business storage solutions are often customisable – allowing businesses to choose the size of the storage unit or space and the type of storage to best suits their needs. Flexibility is achieved through both short and long term solutions to suit the needs of the business.
Convenient access: Businesses should choose the storage solution that best meets their needs in terms of access and cost. Many self-storage or drive-up container facilities are open seven days a week, with extended hours or even 24-hour access, making it easy for businesses to access their items outside of regular business hours especially useful for those involved specialising in online or retail operations. Warehouse storage like that provided by removal companies is likely to have more restricted access around opening hours (which is reflected in the price) though some will deliver customers’ stored goods to their door on request. Customers need to consider whether they really need 24/7 access when weighing up their storage options.
Document management
Although many businesses aspire to a paperless system most organisations still generate paperwork, and for many in legal, medical or HR industries hard copies are required for auditing purposes, and years of paperwork takes up a surprising amount of space. What’s more with the proliferation of malware and hacking keeping some essential records could be essential.
Whether you know it as archive storage; document storage; file storage or records management, companies providing this service offer fast retrieval and delivery, with your paperwork stored in secure premises (with no public access for added security).
Bulk storage
If you need to store very bulky items, machinery or even palletised goods then consider warehouse storage as the most cost-effective storage solution. Space, height (and weight) can be much less of an issue with ‘hangar-like’ doors and not being confined by a unit height. There will also be a forklift available when needed.
