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How Self-Storage Can Help Businesses Work from Home
One of the biggest trends in the labour market in recent years has been the increasing number of people who are regularly working from home. Advances in technology, plus the need for a improved work-life balance, means that almost two million employees work mainly from home, even before the coronavirus restrictions came into effect.
Here Hamiltons Removals, who offer secure self-storage in the heart of East Anglia, look at how renting out a storage unit can help staff and businesses to operate ‘remotely’.
It Helps Create Space
If you need to work from home, then finding enough space can be one of your biggest difficulties. If you have a spare bedroom or other room to work in, then the chances are it will need some clearing out to function as a proper home office. Renting a self-storage unit will mean you can get rid of beds, armchairs, sofas and other bulky items of furniture if you need room to set up a new work desk and computer.
If you are keeping your commercial premises open whilst government coronavirus restrictions are in place, you may need to reconfigure your office space so that everyone can move around safely and adhere to social distancing requirements. Self-storage units will provide a temporary home for any furniture or equipment which needs to be moved out.
It Avoids Accidental Damage
Working from home can also be difficult if there are young children or pets around, as they don’t always appreciate how important and valuable some documents can be. You can put any important files in a self-storage unit knowing they won’t be damaged, spoilt or moved around.
It Keeps Items Secure
If you or your employees are working from home, then self-storage units such as Hamiltons Removals’ Safe N Stored sites have far more robust security systems in place than the average house. You won’t need to worry about any commercially sensitive documents and files being stolen or mislaid if you leave them in a secure storage unit.
Commercial premises, such as shops, beauty salons and gyms, which must close down as part of any coronavirus restrictions will find self-storage particularly useful. If you need to tell your customers that you have shut down temporarily, then unfortunately you might be letting potential criminals know as well. Secure storage units can accommodate large amounts of expensive stock which might otherwise have to be left on the shelves in empty premises, making them an attractive target for thieves.
It Could Help You Downsize
Increasing numbers of businesses are finding they can function effectively and productively without large numbers of staff on-site. This means moving to smaller premises becomes a more viable proposition, potentially saving owners money on business rates, as well as on heating, lighting and water bills.
However, if you do choose to downsize, you could be forced to have a good ‘declutter’. Renting a self-storage unit will give you breathing space while you decide what you do and don’t need, as well as providing a temporary home for any documents and records you are required to keep by law.
Secure Self Storage in East Anglia from Hamiltons Removals
Hamiltons Removals have two secure self-storage sites at Harleston and Aldeby on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Our Harleston site, which has a range of rooms of varying sizes, is protected around the clock by CCTV cameras and an alarm system which is directly linked to Norfolk Police.
Our Aldeby premises are also protected by CCTV and are suitable for storing larger items, such as boats and motorbikes, as the site has a selection of storage containers from 35 square feet to 150 square feet in size. If you would like to know more about our self-storage facilities, click on this link.
Our staff are continuing to man both our depots. The Harleston self-storage centre is currently open Monday to Friday from 09:15am – 17:15pm. If you need to visit your unit outside these opening hours please contact our sales team on 01379 855203 to arrange a suitable time.
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