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Boost your business performance with better Storage

When people think of self storage they often think of using it for personal use, for example when they need to move house, or declutter their existing space. But one of the best uses for self storage is actually for small businesses, and in this article we’ll take you through some of the reasons why business owners should be considering hiring a self storage unit.

Storage is one of the most important aspects of any business. Without it, they would not be able to do their work. Container storage has been gaining popularity over the last few years because it provides an easy way for companies to save money on space as well as energy consumption by putting all of their stock and seasonal equipment into a container.

Increased Storage Space

Many business owners take advantage of the new self storage buildings that have been popping up in most major cities across Ireland to store excess inventory and materials. This is no different in county Laois. Self storage units provide more space for your business than a commercial property would, with more than enough room for storing the items you need to keep your growing company running smoothly.

Container storage has been a growing trend in the last few years. It has made it easier for businesses to store their products, inventory and other materials. Container storage is also beneficial because it can be easily modified and used for a variety of purposes.

Container storage benefits are many but some of the most notable ones are:

– It is economical – containers can be reused or recycled after use

– It is eco-friendly – containers can be reused or recycled after use, container storage does not require much space, container storage requires less resources than traditional warehouse facilities

If your a small business owner, you may find some of these storage ideas good for your business going forward

Clear out space in your home

If you’re running a small ecommerce site or a store it’s not uncommon to have your excess stock piled up all around your house. Let’s change this. It’s likely you don’t have enough excess stock to warrant hiring a warehouse, but having your house cluttered with piles of boxes will negatively affect your wellbeing and your business productivity.

By hiring a self storage space you can clear away those boxes and make life easier for you and your family. There are many benefits of self storage facilities. Some of them are:

– Allowing you to save space in your home

– Providing a safe and secure environment for your belongings

– Giving you peace of mind knowing that your items are in the right hands

Flexibility for Business Expansion

Self storage container units are the perfect size for small business requirements. At Goldfinch our containers are typically 20ft in length. This means when your business is growing you can quickly add an additional unit, without the hassle of locating more office space or a new storage facility.

Or, if you are discontinuing a line of stock, or reducing the amount of items you need placed into storage then you can easily downsize your container volumes so you’re only hiring the amount of space you actually need. Our terms are flexible and built for businesses.

To remain at the ideal office space size, a business should aim to declutter the office regularly. A business can maintain their decluttered space by following the steps below.

1. Clean up clutter.

2. Make a schedule for when you will declutter and what you’ll do with the items that are removed.

3. Keep your decluttered space tidy by making sure that everything has its place and is not just dumped on the floor.

Businesses often feel overwhelmed by the amount of things they have in their office. It can be difficult to find a balance between keeping things organised and having enough space for your team.

Some business owners use an office organiser or a desk planner to keep track of what’s happening at work. They also use digital calendars and task management tools to stay on top of everything they need to do.

There are many ways that you can declutter your office, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution that will work for every company. Some companies might want to get rid of extra furniture and other items that take up space, while others might want to put all their files in an online directory for easy access.

Saving You Money

There are many ways hiring a storage space can save you money. Having this extra space allows you to bulk buy non-perishable items letting you benefit from the savings you get from buying larger quantities. 

With container storage units in Laois, there’s no business rates, electricity costs, heating costs or other overheads to pay as everything is included in the monthly rate.

Often you only need space for your inventory or archives, and not for the day to day running of your business. In this case it doesn’t make sense to pay for expensive office space when you can place your inventory and archives in storage and only hire out the office space you need for your day to day operations.  This way you can get the best of both worlds.

Secure Storage 

With self storage all your items are safe and secure, so you can rest easy knowing that you won’t have to worry about your stock, or business critical items being lost, damaged or stolen. 

At Goldfinch Storage, we have the storage solutions you need to help you make your life just a little bit easier. Our convenient location provides secure storage options for all of your needs, guaranteeing that you will always have a safe and secure place for your belongings.

If you’re storing inventory in your house you’ll have to make sure it’s listed on your insurance, which might lead to a large increase in your monthly bills. If you don’t list it on your insurance you face potentially losing tens of thousands of euros of stock because an opportunist spotted your inventory through your front window.

Help With Business Transitions

If you’re moving offices or spending some time home working and moving out of an office you might need somewhere to place your office furniture or anything else you were storing in the office. 

If you’re a freelancer or an entrepreneur, it can be really difficult to find a new office space. When you’re moving to a new business location, consider hiring a storage unit.