It’s human nature to be acquisitive. We like to collect and hoard things, and there are interesting stories about how things accumulate, such as in the famous story of a Paris apartment that had treasures sealed in it for more than 50 years.
Businesses too, are often built around human acquisitiveness and deal with the buying and selling of things. And where there are things, there is the need for space to store those things. And even if you’re offering a service to your customers, you will still accumulate enough properties to need storage.
Many organizations have lots of space earmarked just for their storage needs, but many others still do opt to put their things in professional storage. Most international cities offer storage, and Dubai too has several options on offer.
Have you ever wondered when it makes sense for a company to look into using storage? Here are a few instances when it works to an organization’s benefit.
1. Removes clutter: As your organization grows, so do your movable assets and documents. Some of these may not be necessary for the day-to-day functioning of your organization, but are nevertheless important. By using a storage service, you can remove this clutter from your immediate surroundings. A storage facility can also be used to create an effective archive.
2. Helps during expansions: Not all companies use storage services as a permanent solution. Storage facilities can come in handy even when you’re going through a process of expansion and need more space in the office to accommodate extra staff. There may be a delay before you are able to physically expand the office, either in terms of finding extra space or a bigger budget. A storage facility can come as boon.
3. Helps while moving: Just as individuals do, organizations can also use storage facilities to store their things while they move. Especially if the move is a staggered process, it makes sense to keep some things in storage till they are needed. You can even opt to keep them in storage while you decide what to do with them – sell, throw away or move to your new location!
4. Stores excess stock: Even brick and mortar businesses can benefit from having a storage facility to keep their excess stock. Books, and other products with no expiration date especially can be stored safely. Fast moving consumer goods, pharma products, etc. are also stored in storage facilities, though owners may opt for climate controlled storage in such cases.
5. Buy in bulk and store: There are some suggestions that companies may buy much needed office supplies in large quantities to realize cost savings, putting the excess stock in storage until needed. Only limited quantities are kept on the actual office premises.
6. Reduces rental cost: In any global city, realty costs are spiraling. Dubai Hiring large spaces, especially to cope with storage, is rapidly becoming less feasible. It makes sense to opt for less square footage in a premium, high visibility location, and move your stock, archives or other data to a storage facility in a cheaper part of town. Cost savings made this way are substantial.
7. Stores inventory for online businesses: The internet has changed the way we do business. In Dubai, for instance, five out of 10 people are said to prefer online shopping,Whether you run a small online store or a larger commerce site, you need a space to store your actual goods. Warehousing can be costly, especially if you’re a start-up or a small business. A storage facility is the answer; your inventory can be comfortably housed there.
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