Business relocation is not an easy task and it comes with a fair share of challenges, with one of the biggest being having to deal with a great deal of stress whilst you move from one premises to another. Business storage can help to make the move easier. 

Using business storage will give you a place in which to store all your stock, equipment, office furniture etc. that is safe and secure, allowing you to concentrate on the move with complete reassurance that your business belongings are protected.  

Here we will talk further about the challenges of business relocation and how business storage will help. 

The Challenges of Business Relocation

There are many challenges that you can face when you decide to relocate your business. 

Physical logistics and organisation 

When moving to a new space there needs to be a high level of organisation on the logistics of how you are going to make this move run smoothly and efficiently. 

How are you going to get everything from the old spot to the new? Is there anything that needs to be done within the new building before you move in? 

This would be a very good time to get the new premises set up exactly how you would like them but this will add to the length of time that you are without a premises. Also, if the new space is going to be majorly different, you will need to set aside time in order to inform your employees of all the changes, particularly if these changes will affect them. 

Business Continuity Concerns 

A big challenge that must be faced when relocating your business is the decision as to how your business operations are going to continue. Deciding how to keep yourself and your team productive whilst not having a permanent business space can be hard but it is something that you will have to deal with. 

Can you work from home? Are your employees set up to work from home? Will you need to find temporary office spaces?

You do not want your business to grind to a halt. 

The Role of Business Storage During Relocation

Using business storage will not solve all the challenges you face during your business relocation but it will be able to simplify some of the logistics. 

It will give you a secure space in which to store all your business stock, equipment, office furniture etc. whilst the new premises are made suitable for you and your business’s needs. 

It will allow you to give your focus to the relocation and make sure that your team is handling everything well. This is particularly important if they are now having to work from home. Some people thrive in this type of work environment but others find it very difficult so you must stay in communication with your team throughout. 

The Benefits of Using Business Storage For Office Relocation

Using business storage comes with many benefits when it comes to office location. 

Reducing Clutter and Optimising Space

Using temporary business storage will help you to keep things organised and accessible during the move. This will allow you and your employees to work from your old space for as long as possible without having to work surrounded by boxes and clutter. 

Also, during the chaos of the move, it will give you a safe and secure place in which to store important business assets. Within all of our stores, we have high-quality security systems in order to protect all our customer’s belongings. This includes 24/7 CCTV, intruder alarms, smoke detectors and fire detectors on each unit and a pin-code access system. 

Cost-Effectiveness

Using business storage will prove to be cost-effective as it will allow you to continue running your business whilst you are relocating, allowing you to keep bringing in revenue. 

Flexibility and Scalability

Business storage will also offer you many different options when it comes to the size of the unit you can rent and the type of contract that you decide to have. 

Within our storage facilities, our units range greatly in size, from as small as 15 sq ft to 1000 sq ft. To find out what size units your local store has, please head to our website. 

When it comes to contracts, all our rental contracts are flexible, allowing you to scale up or down, if you need to, and allowing you to leave your unit early if you need to. We just need 14 days notice. 

Easing the Transition Process

Business storage will ease the relocation process as you will be able to store all of your business assets within a secure storage unit, which will allow you to streamline your relocation process. 

Points to Consider When you Choose a Business Storage Provider

When choosing your business storage provider there are many things to consider and many questions that you should ask when you enquire about business storage.

• What security measures do they have in place?
• Do they have convenient access hours? 
• Are the unit’s climate controlled?
• Do they offer insurance or liability coverage? 
• Where is the storage facility located? Is it in a convenient place from both your old and new premises? 

Post Office Relocation Storage

You may find after your relocation is done and dusted that you still have reasons to use self-storage. This may be for document storage or storing stock but deciding to use business storage in a long-term manner can have many benefits. 

Long-term storage would help you to optimise your business premises and would reduce the risk of any important business assets going missing. 

If you run a business which includes stock, it can help you with your business contingency plan. 

Business Storage For Relocation

Business storage will help to make your business relocation go much more smoothly as it will give you a cost-effective, secure place in which to store your business assets. 

If you run a business and are about to relocate, consider looking into a storage provider who will meet you and your business needs. Cinch Self Storage could be the perfect place. Please head to our website to find your local store.