A cluttered workspace makes it very difficult to find what you need. You lose a lot of time, and that's problematic for professionals. Excess stock, samples, supplies and archives tend to accumulate quickly. And in small spaces, it takes extra effort to stay organized.
You may have considered renting additional m² of office space, or tried to squeeze a little more of your office stuff into your home, but you soon realized how uncomfortable, expensive and time-consuming these unsuitable solutions can be. For you, professionals, self-storage is a practical and economical solution for the secure storage of your belongings.
At Annexx, we find that most of our business customers use self-storage, both long-term and very short-term:
To sum up, a storage unit can function as an additional or main warehouse. Use these tips to make the most of your investment:
From this list, you can then determine how much space you'll need. With proper packing and organization of your storage space, you'll be able to store much more in the unit than you thought possible. The self-storage site manager is very knowledgeable, and will advise you on the size of rental unit you need, whether it's for archiving documents or storing your equipment.
It's easy to forget over time what you've taken or brought into your cubicle, especially if several of your employees access the cubicle frequently. Consider keeping a permanent inventory on your smartphone, laptop or website, so you can keep an eye on the items stored, whether you're in the cubicle or at your desk.
This information is invaluable not only for staying organized, but also for securing the items you store.
Self-storage units are designed to protect your belongings from the elements, but you may want to take extra measures to protect the goods you store, especially if they are of high value.
Computers should ideally be placed in a box and then packed securely with insulating foam, for example.
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Photos, other documents or whatever you intend to archive should be packed in cardboard boxes (of the same size so that they can be easily stacked in the box).
Office furniture can be stored on its side.
When planning how you're going to store your goods, think about how often you plan to access them. Some packing methods are easier to undo if necessary.
By following these tips, and those of the site staff, you'll realize that this is the solution that saves you time.
Furnish your storage unit with shelves (not fixed to the floor or walls) and circulation spaces for quick access to all your stock, and to facilitate document storage.
