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Self storage is cost effective, safe, and convenient. Its benefits
include:
- It allows you to expand your business without expanding your
premises.
- By using self
storage, you will avail yourself the flexibility of space:
allowing you to increase or decrease the amount of space to
suit your specific requirements.
- You will find that access is easy and convenient.
- Appointments are not needed for access.
- You are in possession and control of the key to your space.
- Likewise, you are in control over who is allowed to access
the space.
- All businesses (small or large, young or old, and any type)
may benefit by using self
storage facilities.
- Rapidly growing businesses may find that they are limited
by lack of appropriate in-house storage space.
- Self storage creates a solution for many of your needs.
Self
storage allows you to:
- Choose the right amount of space to suit your needs.
- Select the right length of time you will need to store your
items.
- Pay only for the space you need.
Business Storage Uses
You can store and organize most anything for use in self storage.
For example, you might choose to store mobile equipment, office
files, business records, manufacturer's samples, seasonal decorations,
theatrical scenery and any additional supplies. Furthermore, self
storage can help your traveling sales staff by allowing them to
have stock on hand.
Selecting A Storage Space
Inquire with a storage consultant to help you select a space that
will best suit your specific needs. You will find that a small
space that is efficiently packed will be less expensive than a
larger space. However, if your needs are such that you will be
using the space quite often, you may find that a larger space
(well organized with file boxes and racks) makes more sense for
you. Most self
storage facilities are willing and able to make modifications
to meet your specific needs. Additionally, you may find that many
self storage facilities are eager to offer additional services
to help their business clients. For specific details, contact
the self storage consultant of your choice.
The Storage Agreement
Keep in mind that (like any other agreement) you should always
read through you self storage agreement carefully and thoroughly.
As this is an important document, be sure to keep it in a safe
place. Contact the staff at the self storage facility if you have
any questions.
Insure Your Goods In Storage
Remember, the items you choose to store in a self
storage space belong to you, and they remain your sole responsibility.
For this reason, you should always have them insured. The self
storage facility will not be responsible for insuring your items.
Don't forget to contact your company's insurance provider to see
if your coverage may already have a provision for items which
are stored offsite (you may already be covered). If not, your
self storage consultant may be able to assist you with the provision
of insurance cover.
What Not To Store
You may not store any items that are illegal, stolen, hazardous,
flammable, explosive, perishable, environmentally harmful, or
that may be a risk to the property of any person (for example:
acid, gasoline, chlorine, paint, etc.)
Files, Records And Other Documents Storage Tips
- Books should be packed flat to protect their spines.
- Suitable archive boxes
or packing cartons should be used. Not only will you save
space and offer the best protection for your goods or records,
but your goods will also be easier to retrieve.
- Fill empty pockets in the boxes with packing
materials.
- Make sure that all boxes are clearly labeled to easily identify
contents.
- Lighter boxes should always be placed on top to prevent collapse
of those underneath.
Fabric Items
Electrical Equipment
- It's important to remember that all electrical equipment must
be thoroughly cleaned and dry before it is stored.
Metal Items
- Metal items also need to be clean and dry before they are
stored. For items that are prone to rust, wipe them with a
rag containing a few drops of machine oil to retard rust.
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