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How self-storage can boost your business

self-storage KentAt Need A Space we like to think we are providing storage not just for domestic users but for Kent and London businesses as well. We know from customers feedback that offering our self-storage service has a knock-on effect in their organizational processes. It’s not just about finding that extra bit of space at competitive rates. This is about streamlining internal processes in order to innovate systems in the work place – saving money, time and creating new opportunities.

How does this happen?

An invisible evil

For many businesses, space can be an invisible evil that insidiously drains money available time and money – and if not properly attended to, it can waste physical assets and processes. For instance, a room that is full of archived material could be used as an extra meeting room or an extension which streamlines in-house systems.  When a room is left idle because systems are not picking up on how that room is being used, it is money flying out of the window.

London based

Here in Kent we can offer London firms an extra facility. Self-storage in our capital city is going to be expensive. Based in Canterbury, and close to London we can offer organisations a big reduction in cost when storing business valuables and commodities and easy access.

Seasonal

Companies which have a seasonal element to their work often store commodities, tools and paraphernalia at own depots or offices. This can often create a great strain on useable assets. Space used to store could perhaps be used in a better way for current processes and seasonal activities. A self-storage facility enables management to re-direct some of those overflow materials to a place where they can be held and accessed easily when the time is right.

Sales

Everyday salespeople often have to transport a great deal of presentation materials when they are on the road. There will often be a need to chop and change what they are transporting in relation to the pitch they are making and space available. They may also be visiting different catchment areas. Self-storage allows equipment to be kept in different catchment areas and easy access to specific materials at the beginning of the day.

Internet companies

E commerce is so big now, but even though everything happens online there is clearly a need for storage for stock outside of everyday processes. Need A Space offers great storage facilities to help you keep control of that overflow stock.

Looking for storage space in Faversham Canterbury or Herne Bay? To learn more about how Need A Space self-storage can help businesses in Kent and the London area click here

 

 

 

 

 

Powering your spring clean with self-storage

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Here we go! Spring has sprung, Easter is just around the corner, and we are all coming, hermit-like out of our winter recesses. We are already enjoying the fabulous weather, watching the snowdrops daffodils and tulips brighten our gardens and its almost as if we are filled with a new energy to get outside and explore the world.

But hold on… just before you go…

As much as this is an invigorating time of the year, it is also a time to clear up that unwieldly mess we have been living in through the bleak months of the cold season. Spring cleaning time. And the sooner we can get it finished – the better.

Let’s have a look at a few tips – but even better than that, let’s look at ways to make spring cleaning easier the next time it rears its ugly head on the calendar.

Extra shelves

How often have we said we need extra shelves for all those clothes that end up on the floor? Or because we haven’t got the shelves, it is so difficult to find the clothes we need – then everything just ends up in chaos. Create space by dividing your shelves with dividers. Then you can really start storing your clothes methodically – easy to get to – easy to put away.

Stop storing the stuff you will not need

We all have a touch of the hoarder in us. Unfortunately, this means tidying and storage can be a real nightmare when there is not the space at home. This is a time for real honesty. Is it something you will use again? Ask yourself why you are holding on to a commodity? This does not necessarily mean the rubbish bin calls. Boot sales can be fun (and you can make a bit of money), sell it online or you can give useful stuff to charity.

Finding extra space

None of us have infinite space. However, self-storage facilities can offer storage of precious valuables for set periods at reasonable costs. If you have storage facilities already you could tidy up by putting some valuables here.

Make spring cleaning fun

There’s no doubt spring cleaning is a chore but to get through it you need to get into the right mindset. Think of it as a time when you can also have a bit of fun. Put on your favourite music CD’s, use it as a way to get great exercise, when you’re stuck in one place in the house, put on your favourite DVD to kill the monotony.

Keep to a schedule

This is all about creating order – so you need to be organised yourself. Create a schedule when you will commit to certain tasks. If you finish those tasks early – give yourself a reward. Try not to be distracted by telephone calls and friends calling to the house. You are not just doing a spot of house cleaning – you are doing an important task that has to be completed. To keep to a schedule a checklist is absolutely essential!

Looking for storage space in Faversham Canterbury or Herne Bay? To learn more about how Need A Space self-storage can help businesses in Kent and the London area click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was the 2017 budget good for small business?

self-storage kentSometimes the budget can be as interesting as watching paint dry for most people. When it is first presented by the chancellor in the house of commons, it tends to be long and drawn out in its delivery and it is traditionally peppered with legal, and financial technical terms which often makes it understandable on first hearing only to those with a degree in economics.

Brexit and public services

But this year it has attracted a great deal attention in the UK as the future with Brexit still needs solid structure and direction and many of our public-sector services (the NHS, the prisons, housing and benefits) are so much in need of extra funding that they are close to collapse.

It was a little bit of a surprise then when there was hardly any attempt clarify the road ahead for Brexit and there appeared to be little concern or major allowances for public services. There was generous injections for social care and triage but is this just another year of throwing money at systems that just do not work anymore?

Increases in National Insurance

What’s more, the conservatives appeared to be going back on earlier promises to the self-employed by hiking National Insurance rates (from 9 to 11% over the next 2 years). For many years now, the conservative party has been behind small businesses and has offered substantial increases in personal allowances, but this specifically goes against David Cameron’s original manifesto.

This move has already come under a great deal of criticism and twitter and the broadsheets are red hot as can be expected.

What perhaps seems a little odd, according to many political commentators, was how this hike in NI rates really does go against conservative policies which usually back small business, capitalism and entrepreneurship.  These rises if go unheeded will undoubtedly cause not only hardship, but also hamper small business growth in the UK.

How did Phillip Hammond explain the rises in national Insurance?

“Employed and self-employed alike use our public services in the same way, but they are not paying for them in the same way. The lower National Insurance paid by the self-employed is forecast to cost our public finances over £5 billion this year alone. That is not fair to the 85pc of workers who are employees.”

Even though the chancellor talked about leaving the EU and the need to keep the UK at the cutting edge of global trade he did not go into any real specifics as to how that would be achieved which left many feeling the budget in reality was as dull as ditch water.

The chancellor reminded everyone that statistics show that, against everyone’s expectations, the UK has continued to show growth in most respects – it is a fact that the UK economy grew faster than any other major economy except for Germany in 2017.

But as the conservative party slaps itself on the back, it may be timely to remember that we still haven’t left yet…

Looking for storage space in Faversham Canterbury or Herne Bay? To learn more about how Need A Space self-storage can help businesses in Kent and the London area click here

 

 

 

 

 

Top eight tips for lifting safely

At Need A Space, our experience has told us, that in any scenario where you are moving assets and valuables between 2 points, you have to protect yourself. At our self-storage base in Kent, we offer many of the accessories to make that move as easy as possible. For instance, we have van use, for lift truck use, staff to help you in times of trouble and for advice.

But none of this gets rid of the fact that at the end of the day you are going to have to do some kind of lifting and, if it is not carried out in the appropriate manner, you could well be on the road to causing yourself an injury.

So, we want to make sure you are as safe as possible by giving you a full article of manual lifting tips! A more detailed listing can be found at NHS Choices

  1. Before you start bending, stretching muscles, heaving or anything like that, have a clear aim in mind. If you are going to move a heavy object from point A to point B, know where you are going to lift from, the distance and where and how you are going to place the object down. Will you be putting it on the ground? Will you be placing it on another object? Are you sure there is enough room? Can the object below definitely take the weight of the object you are lifting.
  2. Be honest with yourself. If  you believe the weight is going to be too heavy to lift – do not attempt it. Ask for help.
  3. If you are going to be manually carrying the object a long distance, what will you do if you get too tired? Where can you place the object safely in order to restart your journey later.
  4. Before you begin lifting you need to adopt a stable position. This is with your feet apart and one foot slightly in front of the other to aid balance.
  5. Keep your back straight when lifting. When lowering yourself to pick up a heavy object, bend your legs at the knees.
  6. Hold the weight close to your body as this will help overall. Keep the weight close to the waist for as long as possible as this will stop too much strain n your back.
  7. Don’t twist while lifting. Keep the shoulders level and in the same direction as the hips. Looking ahead instead of down at the object will help you keep this stance.
  8. Try to move smoothly – sudden jerks may result in injury.

 

Looking for storage space in Faversham Canterbury or Herne Bay? To learn more about how Need A Space self-storage can help businesses in Kent and the London area click here

 

How students can streamline transient lifestyles and take care of valuables in Kent

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Half-term came just a little bit too early for students in Kent this year it would seem. With the weather in the UK just about as unpredictable as ever, we have been volleyed backwards and forwards between cold weather and …well…even colder weather. In fact, the last week has been reported to have seen temperatures as low as -10 degrees centigrade. Ouch. A little bit too cool.

To add insult to injury, we are now promised that the next week, when colleges, universities and schools re-open, that temperatures are going to the opposite extreme and reach highs that are normally only experienced in the Mediterranean.

Warm down south…

We expect the weather to be slightly warmer down here in wonderful rustic Kentish places such as Canterbury, Faversham and Herne Bay and the like but for students who have to prepare themselves for a pretty transient life anyway most of the time, things can get a bit frustrating.

My student days are a haze now as I look back. I probably enjoyed myself too much and learned too little. But it was slightly different back then in the sixties (I am at the age now when forgetfulness goes with the territory). You didn’t tend to travel so much (because communications were not so good) and you didn’t have so many valuables – these were the days the summer of love (pretty flowers are all we need!) and long before the times of ultra-disposable possessions and gadgets.

So, for the student in the 21st century who wants to take advantage of the wonderful stuff around them, travel while they have the chance, visit their home of origin during half-term and generally enjoy the life of an intellectual tumbleweed, you need a great deal of foresight and need to do a good deal of planning beforehand.

Self-storage in Kent to the rescue

Self-storage is one of those services which has risen up over the last 10 years and makes the problem of keeping your valuables safe while travelling from place to place an absolute doddle.

Need A Space is a self-storage facility based in Canterbury which offers storage for students. Now you can leave your valuables in a secure place at highly competitive prices while you are away from college and visiting the family or tripping the high seas. CCTV and high security infra-red beams makes sure that your valuables are absolutely safe.

We can help with transport by providing free van hire and you will be welcomed by our friendly staff. We can provide packaging tools and to help cut costs further, groups of students can easily store their valuables in one place together.

To learn more contact us on 01227 751673. We look forward to hearing from you!

How Need A Space beats all self-storage competition in Kent!

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  • The cheapest self-storage prices in Kent

Our guarantee says we cannot be beaten on price! There is no need for a deposit and no hidden costs. Our experience in the storage industry has told us that it is likely you will need to either increase or decrease the amount of space you have available in your storage unit. At Need a Space, unlike many of our competitors, we offer total flexibility – you can change storage unit size when you like at no penalty.

  • Great location in Kent for major enterprise and SME

Based in the heart of Kent, and situated on the outskirts of Faversham and Canterbury, Need A Space is conveniently located for both local county and South London clients

  • Free packing materials 

When you use Need A Space for the first time, you can take up the offer of a free box of essential packaging materials to suit your requirements. 

  • Packing materials when you need them 

Often find you need those extra few boxes, strong tape or bubble-wrap? No worries, we have loads of supplies at Need A Space. We have found from many years’ experience that where our clients have accessories on tap they do not waste precious time and money.

  • Free use of Tail lift van 

When you sign up for 2 months’ self-storage you will get free use of our tail-lift van.

  • Vans for hire 

Need a van for your removals? We provide van hire at highly competitive prices!

  • 6th month for a penny!

We love it when our clients decide to stay with us long -term as we can get to know you and your real needs. Clearly this also means less administration for us and we would like to repay that to our loyal customers.

Removal services at affordable rates

Moving house and don’t want to be dealing with the complications of working with different companies? At Need A Space we offer a removal service at very reasonable prices.

  • Mailbox rental

To complement our self-storage facilities, Need A Space offers secure Mailbox Services. You can now have your mail re-directed to a secondary mailing address to give you peace of mind for all your home and business postal communications.

  • Friendly staff to make moving easy

Our trained friendly staff are always on hand to offer assistance on site when needed. You will find a selection of packaging materials and tools on-site as well as the use of loading bays, free van hire (terms apply) and an assisted fork lift truck service to make that move, whether long-term or short term, as quick and easy as possible.

  • Unbeatable security for your valuables

From CCTV and high security infrared beams to state of the art alarm systems and perimeter fencing you can be sure your precious valuables will be safe with us!

Looking for storage space in Faversham Canterbury or Herne Bay? To learn more about how Need A Space self-storage can help businesses in Kent and the London area click here

 

 

 

 

 

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