As a small business owner, you know that your time and money are valuable. Additionally, you also know that it is important to be creative and find the best solutions for your company – at the right price. Making sound decisions is an integral aspect of any growing business. As your business grows, you may find yourself needing to move to a larger office or requiring a simple storage solution for extraneous files and office furniture.
Portable storage units can be quite advantageous for any business in many different situations. These units can offer a cost-efficient and organized storage solution or as an alternative to hiring a professional moving company to pack everything up. This will also save you the trouble (and money) of renting or purchasing a larger office space for the time being. However there are many pro’s of hiring a professional Mover to take care of things for you.
Moving your office is best done with the help of a full-service professional moving company. The movers will pack up your office, move everything, and get it all done during non-business hours so your company doesn’t lose any production. However, this moving service can come with a big price tag.
In an effort to save on moving expenses, some small business owners turn to portable storage units and self-service moving companies. In such cases, employees pack up their own work spaces, IT professionals pack up all the electronics, and so forth. Lost productivity should also be factored into the equations when evaluating your choices. It is your responsibility to see that everything is placed into the storage unit. The benefit is that the unit will be delivered when you say and you can pack it up on your own schedule – in just one day or over a span of time.
When you’re ready, the moving company will come and pick up the portable storage unit. They will be able to deliver it to your new office location or keep it, packed as you left it, for a period of time. This way, you minimize the lost work time and employee fatigue during the move. You can still use the moving company to unload the unit, if you like!
Even if your office is not relocating, portable storage units can be a cost-effective alternative to renting a storage warehouse. If you have a lot of extra office equipment, furniture, or old files that you can’t dispose of, this might be a good solution for you. Portable storage units can be easily transported from one location to another – including a temporary storage facility. Such units are maintained at climate-controlled locations where available.
Small businesses use portable storage units in a variety of ways to save time and money. They can be used as impromptu moving trucks and storage facilities anytime throughout the year. Additionally, they can be a lifesaver when you decide to remodel the office and have no place to put all the stuff!
So, whether you are relocating the office or simply in need of a quick and inexpensive storage solution, a portable storage unit is definitely a reliable and cost-efficient way of keeping your bottom line where you need it to be.
Lance Grooms
