Guest Property Blog: How to manage the excess when your business is a success6th November 2013

For all business owners who have survived the start-up phase and built successful commercial models, a crucial factor to consider is how to take the next step and expand your business. This is vital because as you go about expanding your business, you will have to face a unique set of challenges, from building your consumer base to marketing strategy, manufacturing and supply chain sourcing.

Most important of all is deciding on the business budget, which will help to successfully plan your company’s expansion and growth. A great idea for budget management is using the services of a business storage facility like those offered by Easistore UK to store your overflowing stock, office documents and other equipment. With their secure business storage facilities in Tunbridge Wells, Edenbridge and Crawley, you can easily give your organisation a convenient, safe, and cost-effective way to expand operations and maintain a competitive edge. Should you opt for an Easistore storage facility for your emerging business’s excess stock, there are a number of factors you should consider. Some may seem obvious, but optimising your space and the way you store your overflow will ensure that the potential for damaged stock and wasted space is kept to a minimum.

Deciding what to store: Every business has different storage requirements and hence it is important to personally inspect your business space and plan what you want to store. Your company may need to store all unused furniture and equipment as you expand your merchandise. You may need to store seasonal items like holiday displays and decorations which are not regularly needed. You may need somewhere for secure storage of documents which you need to retain, but would otherwise take up valuable office space.

Determine the packaging accessories you need: Although you may feel that buying packing boxes is a luxury expense (perhaps preferring to take slightly damaged boxes from behind the supermarket), it is important to understand that the purchase is certainly worth the investment.

Proper packaging has a crucial impact on the efficiency of transport, handling and storage of goods, so it is imperative to invest in sturdy packing supplies to protect your contents from damage. This is especially vital for official documents, files and folders to prevent damage from damp, mould and other environmental factors.

Packing technique: Fill all the packing containers and cartons to capacity as partial filling may cause them to tip or collapse. Protect your fragile goods with packing and place them near the top of the storage space.

Proper labelling: Label all your storage and archive boxes appropriately for easy reference. Mark all important documents or breakables as such to avoid any kind of damage. Keep a note of the contents and location of each box at your office for easy reference.

So, if you are growing your business in the Kent or Sussex regions, think about using a self storage company such as Easistore UK. At just a fraction of the cost of extra office space, doing so may make a crucial difference to your business’ future.