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Mistakes to Avoid When Packing Boxes

One of the most difficult parts of moving items can be figuring out how to pack them up into boxes. You don’t want to throw everything in one box and call it good. You want to pack things carefully and with intent, so that nothing gets ruined or lost.

Some mistakes that are made on a regular basis when packing include putting too much weight in a box, or using boxes that are the wrong size for the items included within them. You don’t want to make moving anymore stressful than it has to be. Here are a few mistakes to avoid when packing your boxes.

Limit Heavy Items

One of the most important things you need to keep in mind when packing moving boxes is that you need to limit how many heavy items you put in each box. It may seem like it would be super easy to include all your heavy items in one place, but the opposite is actually true. If you load a box entirely with heavy items you will not be able to pick it up and move it easily.

It’s also possible the box will fall apart if there is too much weight included in it. You could go to pick it up and have the bottom drop out or the sides split. If you’re lucky this could happen when the box is just sitting. Most likely it will happen when you are in the process of moving the box and you’ll have a mess to clean up.

When packing heavy items it is a good idea to include a few of them in each box to break up the weight. Place them in the bottom of the boxes and then put lighter items on top of them. Try not to fill more than half of a box with heavier items.

There’s Nothing Wrong with Using Tape

Even if you are just using moving boxes to take stuff from one area of town to another, there is no shame in using packing tape to secure them together. Sealing up the bottom especially can help keep you from having box accidents throughout the process. Otherwise there is a chance the bottom will fall open during your move and everything inside the box will spill out and have to be cleaned up.

For a longer move it could help you to seal up the tops and corners of the boxes as well. This will help them stay sturdy during transit as well as when they are being carried. It will also make them sturdier so you can set other boxes and things on top of them as necessary.

If you are shipping your boxes, you will definitely want to use tape to secure the bottom and top. Use several pieces along the flaps so there is no way they can pop open during transit. It is better to err on the side of caution in order to make sure your items arrive safely.

Labels are Great

Just because you think you will remember what is in every box you pack doesn’t mean that is actually so. You can easily confuse the moving boxes if they look similar. Putting labels on the boxes as you fill them will help you stay organized and help you remember where you put your items.

Labeling can also help make it easier to unload your boxes once you get where you are going. Take the time to mark them as “kitchen” or “office” or “bathroom”. This way you won’t have to search for utensils and toothpaste through the wrong boxes later on.

You should also set aside boxes specifically for items you will need right away. Mark these appropriately to keep them from burying under boxes of less urgent items. This can help a lot if you are moving to a new place and need things like dishes, toilet paper, and other essentials right away.

Consider Travel Methods

Will your boxes be traveling via truck? Car? Airplane? Will you be stacking them on top of each other to move them? Or laying them out in a single layer? Take a few minutes to consider how your boxes will move so that you can be sure you have the right boxes and the right packing materials for the job.

If you are sending your boxes via plane you will want them to be packed securely, with sealed tops and bottoms. On the other hand, if you are sending them via truck you will want to make sure that any fragile items are very carefully wrapped so they don’t brake when you handle them.

If you are moving your boxes yourself you will know how careful to be with them. Also, if you hire a moving service you can’t be as sure that they will handle delicate things in the proper manner. Pack your items with tissue paper, bubble wrap, or packing peanuts so there is less chance of things ending up broken by an irresponsible handler.

Big Boxes Are Not Always Your Friends

Most moving companies who sell boxes will give you a list of what items work best in each kind of box. For small boxes they’ll suggest things like books and other heavy items. For large boxes they’ll suggest blankets, pillows, and other lighter items.

You don’t want to fill a giant box with books. This is very important to keep in mind. Even if you own hundreds of books and you don’t want to make multiple trips to move them all. A giant box filled with books can easily fall apart because of the weight inside of it.

Big boxes are also more difficult for an individual person to carry on their own. If you don’t have the use of a hand truck, or are moving things mostly by yourself, you need to stick to boxes that you know you can take care of. Remember that bigger is not always better when it comes to packing boxes.

Can You Carry Them By Yourself?

If you are lucky you’ll have people to help you when it comes time to move your boxes. They can help you with the really big ones and the really heavy ones. If you are really lucky you can hire a service to move them for you.

But if you need to move your boxes by yourself, you need to make sure they are aren’t too large or full of weight for you to take care of. Once you have packed them half full, try picking them up and carrying them a short distance to see how it goes. If you struggle, don’t pack anything else in them that will add much weight.

A hand-truck is a great tool to help you move things by yourself. But even with the use of one, you need to make sure your boxes aren’t too unwieldy. You don’t want them falling off the hand-truck mid-move and causing a mess.

Handles are Handy

There are several things to look for when selecting boxes for moving. You want them to be sturdy, simple to put together, and you should get them with handles. Handles can make it much easier to move the boxes around after packing.

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Packing Boxes

Handles in this case does not necessarily mean ‘handles’ like you’d find on a bag or a suitcase. Instead these are usually cut into the sides of the boxes and make a convenient place for you to grab and lift them. They should be at least a third of the way down the sides of the box. This is to keep them from tearing if the box is heavy.

Separate Delicate Items

If you don’t want your fragile items to get broken, you need to take extra care in how you pack them. Use bubble wrap, tissue paper, newspaper, or packing peanuts around them. Be sure to mark the boxes they are in with labels. Thus alerting anyone that picks them up that there are delicate items within.

Do not pack heavy, sharp, or loose items with your fragile pieces. They could break them if they are jostled around. Be sure that any items in the box with the delicate things are safe for them to be around.

Transit can be hard on boxes. They can be thrown around, if you stack half-haphazardly, or place upside-down. You won’t want your fragile items to be treated like non-breakable things, so carry these boxes separately from the rest.

Packing doesn’t have to be a chore. With some organization, planning, and care, you can pack all of your items so that they arrive at their new location in proper order. It may take some time, but it will be worth it in the end.

Get help from Box-n-Go

Box-n-Go is your one stop shop for all your storage and moving needs. We can provide you with anything. ranging from moving boxes and supplies to storage units and moving labor. Call Box-n-Go at 1-877-269-6461. We will be happy to help you with any needs you may have.

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How big is a 10×30 storage unit?

Choosing the right size storage unit for personal or business use isn’t as easy as it may first appear. You don’t want to purchase more storage than you need. But you also don’t want to pay for storage that isn’t useful because you can’t fit enough items inside! How can you determine what the best size unit is for your business storage needs? We are glad you asked!

Read on to learn about how big is a 10 x 30 storage unit. What can fit inside this larger size unit. How to decide if this is the right size storage unit for you.

How Big Is a 10 x 30 Storage Unit for Business?

At its most fundamental, a 10 x 30 (or 10 foot by 30 foot) storage unit offers 300 square feet or over 1,500 cubic feet of storage space. But what does this look like in visual terms? If you are more of a visual person, you can think of 10 feet by 30 feet of space as about the equivalent of a roomy one-car to one and a half car garage. The kind where you could easily store boxes or bicycle gear and cycles along each side. Another way to think about it is in terms of how big common items are and what will fit inside a 10 x 30 space.

A 10 x 30 space is going to be longer than it is wide – so think 30 feet long and 10 feet wide. It is a long, relatively narrow space. However, when content storage is well-planned, experts say it can easily fit the entire contents of a three to four-bedroom home, including over sized items.

Imagine if you had a pickup truck, several mattress sets and frames. Also a refrigerator, HVAC unit, living room and dining room set, filing cabinets. An office set with a chair and 20 or 30 boxes’ worth of stored items. You could fit all of this inside a 10 x 30 business storage unit and likely still have room for plenty more.

If you consider using a portable storage provider, like Box-n-Go, you do not need to worry about your storage unit size. this is simply because Box-n-go units are modular. You pay only for the ones you actually use!

Tips for Figuring Out the Right Size Storage Space for Your Needs

In nearly every case, business owners are discovering it is far more economical to rent storage space away from their business location to store less-needed items. Priced by square foot of space, you can calculate it out for yourself. How much would it cost you to store your items at your work site versus in an off-site storage unit? If you are saving money by renting business storage, this is good for your business and your bottom line.

But you also don’t want to rent more storage space than what you really need. These tips can help you determine the right size business storage unit for where you are in your company’s growth.

Create your business storage inventory list.

We always recommend starting with a list of everything you think you want to store. This can be especially vital if some of your items are over sized or odd-sized and may reduce the available space near them. But there are other important reasons to create a working storage inventory list as well.

For example, you want to know which items are heavy so you can stack stored items strategically. You want to identify which items you will need often so you place those near the front. You need to know if certain items may be fragile or high-value or require special handling. By the time you are done creating your working inventory list, you can start the process of visualizing how much space they will take up.

Box-n-Go will provide you with an inventory sheet form. It will make your life a lot easier.

Plot it out on your floor.

If your own space permits, you can actually plot out the available space a 10 x 30 storage unit will provide right on your floor. Measure 30 feet long by 10 feet wide. Then measure up the wall to the height of your own shoulders. (Try not to stack stored items higher than this, as it represents a safety risk to you.)

Now refer to your inventory list and start “stacking” the items you want to store for your business. What will go in first and next? How will you label boxes and bags so you can easily identify their contents and retrieve them as needed? Don’t forget to leave a central corridor that you can use to walk to the back of your storage unit to retrieve items!

Using the Box-n-Go inventory sheet will make it easy for you to plot the floor plan of your unit.

Consider which stored items need temperature control.

Many storage facilities today offer a mix of different storage units. Some may have special temperature control features (a good example here is a wine storage unit). A storage unit for business is really only as good as what it safely allows you to store so it will still be useful later. Pay special attention to how humidity and lack of ventilation may affect some stored items.

In general, ink, toner, natural woods and fibers, dry goods. Also perishables, paper goods and similar items can all benefit from temperature control in storage.

Consider storing with Box-n-Go. All the units are climate friendly.

Business Storage – Inquire about safety, security and access features.

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As a busy business owner, you never know when you may need to access your storage unit to retrieve items you need. But you also want to know you can do this safely and securely. If you plan to send employees to your business storage unit, you also want to know they will be safe entering and exiting. Many storage facilities offer video surveillance and monitoring and coded or locked access entry/exit gates. Some offer on-site security personnel or restricted access hours.

Find out what kind of locking mechanism is used to secure your valuables and what the process is if there is theft, vandalism or damage of your items for any reason. Talk with the storage facility about insurance to protect your stored items if weather or other events beyond your control damage or destroy your belongings. If no insurance is available, talk with your broker about extra business insurance.

Choose your storage unit and start storing!

Preparing  everything for storage can be a chore in itself. Transporting the items for storage and packing them inside can also be a big project. So you want to be absolutely sure you are selecting the right size unit before you get started. It can be helpful to visit the storage facility. See models of the size storage unit you are thinking about renting. This is a great way to visualize what it will be like using the unit on a daily basis.

Be sure to bring measurements of your items, including oversize or odd-sized items, so you can verify they will fit inside.

Getting the Most Value Out of Your Storage Unit

Because storage itself is becoming such a big business industry, there are many special deals you can find if you know where and how to look. For example, you may be able to get a discount by renting a unit for a particular time period.

If you have never rented a storage unit before, you may be eligible for a first-time discount. Sometimes specials can be found for certain size storage units that are less in demand. Ask about auto-pay. Also if you can get a discount for allowing the monthly rent withdrawals via direct draft.

By taking the time to research what is available in your area, including internet-only offers, you can snap up a great deal. Deal on the storage unit your business needs and deserves.

Box-n-go always has running specials. Call to find out what discounts are available. Also, check out whats posted online at www.boxngo.com.

Box-n-Go for all your storage needs

Box-n-Go provides the portable storage units. These are modular in nature and will address most any of your business storage needs. The advantages are numerous. You do not pay for the space you do not use. All units are climate friendly. All units can be delivered straight to you. So you or your employees do not have to drive around and waste time. call us 1-877-269-6461 and we will take care of the rest. Our friendly service advisers are standing by.

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What can a 5×5 storage unit hold?

Choosing a storage unit for business storage is one of those tasks with an initial learning curve. But it becomes so much easier after you’ve done it once. Not only can choosing to house less needed supplies and materials off-site be a space-saving move. It also it can also impact your business bottom line.

The truth is, in nearly all cases you will it costs less to rent the equivalent in storage space than it would to store those materials on-site in your office itself. In this article, we take a look at what a 5 x 5 storage unit holds. How to choose the right storage unit for your needs and what to think about before you store your items.

What Can a 5 x 5 Storage Unit Hold?

A 5 x 5 storage unit is generally going to be the smallest business storage unit you can rent. You may find it is the perfect size for when you are just starting out. Many entrepreneurs who launch a new business from their homes need just a little bit more space than what their house can provide. As well as a place to safely stash materials away from kids and guests.

Having an off-site out of home storage unit can also help you close the door. Also put business-you on hold at day’s end so you can enjoy your off time with your family fully. If you are a visual person, visualizing a small, square closet gives you a great idea of what a 5 x 5 storage unit can hold. You get 25 square feet or 200 cubit feet of storage space inside.

Is a 5 x 5 Storage Unit Enough Space for Your Needs?

Figuring out exactly how much business storage space you need can feel a little daunting the first time you do it. But if you follow this simple step-by-step guide, you can feel confident about picking out the right size space for your storage needs.

Write out an inventory list of what you need to store.

This is perhaps the most important of all the steps to figuring out what size space you need for storage. We say this because your inventory list will tell you a lot more than just what items need to be stored. It will also tell you which items should go into your storage unit first. Whether certain items need special handling. Also how to organize your items for the most efficient space management.

Plot out five feet by five feet by five feet on the floor against a wall.

In cubic feet, the measurements of a 5 x 5 storage space usually are 5 x 5 x 5. You can easily plot this out in your office or home office. Just measure out a five foot by five foot cube on the floor. The measure five feet up. This is the size space you have to work with. Now refer back to your inventory list. Which items will fit easily? Which items may create special space issues due to irregular shape or size? Most importantly, how readily will you be able to locate, access and retrieve stored items that you need as your business grows?

After all, it is all fine and good to cram everything you need to store into a tiny business storage cube. But if it takes you half a day to exhume what you need, that doesn’t make for a very efficient use of your valuable time.

Consider special needs for your storage space.

Storage is big business itself today and there are lots of bells, whistles and special features if you have the need for them. For example, many storage unit facilities now offer temperature control. Air conditioning and heating, humidity balancing, ventilation and circulation.

Some stored items may benefit from being stored in a temperature-controlled environment. Good examples include semi-perishables like dry food and drink goods, printer ink and toner, paper goods, raw materials, natural furnishings and similar others. The last thing you want is to invest into a storage space for your business only to later discover the stored items have become unusable while in storage. Be sure to pick a space that will protect your business investment well.

Ask about special safety, security and insurance features.

Depending on what you may be storing for your business and how you plan to use your storage unit, it is a good idea to consider safety, security and insurance. For instance, are you going to need to visit your storage unit after hours? Will the facility provide on-site security personnel or video monitoring?

How will your items be protected against theft, weather, vandalism or events beyond your control? (This is particularly important if you live in a flood-prone area and your storage unit is on the ground level). Is there a gated entry and exit to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing your valuables? What kind of locking mechanism is provided and are there upgrades?

Of course, these additional features may add a bit to your bottom line costs. However they also ensure your storage unit can do what you need it to do – keep your items safe and useful.

Consider the storage unit location.

Finally, it is important to think through the location for your storage unit itself. This can be especially important if you will need to take time away from running your business to visit it frequently. Also, you don’t want to have to pay employees to drive miles out of the way to retrieve stored items when you could be paying them to work. By choosing a central location that is easy to access you safeguard your time and your employees’ time to grow your business. Read more on this consideration below.

Tips for Storing Your Items Successfully in a 5 x 5 Storage Unit

Once you have gone through the five steps listed here, you have the information you need to plan out how to store away your business valuables. Using your inventory list, make a check mark next to the items you think you will need to access frequently. These need to be placed near the front of your 5 x 5 storage unit.

Make a star next to heavy items. You will want to put these items in first and place lighter stored items on top of them. Put a plus sign next to fragile or sensitive items that need extra ventilation or special handling. You may want to reserve one corner of your storage unit for these and mark the area with a “fragile items” sign so you don’t forget later.

Finally, think about your own comfort before deciding on the final placement of your stored items. It can be a good idea to store a small trolley or rolling cart in with your items to help you move things around later if you need to.

Getting Started with the Right Size Business

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If you still aren’t sure whether a 5 x 5 storage unit will give you sufficient space, it is smart to visit the storage facility in person and ask to see a model. You can talk with our friendly customer specialists about your storage needs and get a tour of the facility as well. It can feel great to reduce clutter at your business location or home business office. A business storage unit has increasingly become one of the most economical ways to declutter and organize your business. Saving valuable office space for work to build your business.

Another important consideration is the type of storage you choose. There is also an option of portable or mobile storage. This type of storage comes to you. Unit or several are delivered to your location and then picked up. After you are done packing. This is a great convenience and advantage for small business owners. it saves you lots of time commuting to and from your business storage facility. If you have employees, you will significantly minimize the risk of injury, as well as wills ave a bundle on their time. There is no driving back and forth, loading/unloading twice, truck rentals, etc.

Using Portable Storage To Your Advantage

Companies like Box-n-Go offer many advantages over the traditional storage options. Especially when it comes to business storage. Take the size of the unit as an example. With the traditional storage you will guess on the size you need and rent the unit accordingly. Imaging if this unit is too small or too large! It happens all the time. Suddenly you either have to rent a second unit, or worse yet, end up paying for the unused space.

With Box-n-Go all our units are modular. So we can deliver an extra unit to you. If you do not use it, you do not pay for it. Simple! Call us at 1-877-269-6461 and we will be glad to be of service.

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How big is a 10×5 storage unit?

As a business owner, you know that time is money. But space is also money! Often, it can be more economical to use business storage units to stash office supplies, marketing materials, raw materials and other items rather than renting office space for the same. The first challenge here is determining how much storage space you need for your business storage unit. The next challenge is identifying the right amenities to protect your business valuables while they are in storage.

In this article, learn more about how big is a 10 x 5 storage unit. Also learn about how to select the ideal storage unit and prepare your items for storage. You will also learn about different types of storage. Traditional and portable.

How Big Is a 10 x 5 Storage Unit for Business?

When a storage unit is listed as “10 x 5,” what is really meant is that the space measures about 10 feet long by five feet wide. In total, a 10 x 5 storage space usually will deliver about 350-400 cubit feet of storage space. This type of space is much longer than it is wide, so it is less suitable for big, bulky or cumbersome items.

Consideration “ho big” is more applicable for traditional storage units. Because with portable storage, like Box-n-Go, you can order multiple units. This way you do not have to guess on the size of space you need. just order extra units. You will not pay for them if you do not use them.

What Types of Items Fit Well Inside a 10 x 5 Storage Unit?

Visualize a 10 x 5 storage unit as one room in a home. It would be sufficient for two larger items (such as a single king bed and a chest of drawers) and several boxes of goods. Generally you can place one to 1.5 rooms of furniture and belongings in this space. Again, when you use the portable storage approach, like Box-n-go, you can order extra units and use whatever space you need.

For business storage units, you can expect to easily store the following types of items inside a 10 x 5 storage unit.

– Lamps and lighting, extra light bulbs.
– Small desks and desk sets.
– Event furniture and equipment (folding tables, portable easels, etc).
– Printer and copier ink and toner.
– Office chairs and ergonomics aids (foot rests, back supports, et al).
– Paper goods for restrooms and cleaning staff.
– General administrative and office supplies.
– Marketing materials (brochures, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, etc).
– Extra small appliances (copiers, fax machines, scanners, et al).
– Break room supplies (including semi-perishables like sodas, coffee, creamer, et al).

Here, it is important to keep in mind that storing unusual, different-shaped items may limit the amount of space you have for stackable such as boxes of supplies. For this reason, you may want to use two business storage units. One for stackable items that offers easy access. Another for less frequently required awkward or unusual items and office furniture pieces.

Step by Step to Choosing the Perfect Size Business Storage Unit

Follow these steps in order to feel confident you are selecting the perfect size business storage unit for your company’s storage needs.

1. Make your inventory of items to be stored.

When you know exactly what you need to store, this helps you achieve two goals. Select the appropriately-sized business storage units. Maximize the use of your available storage space. Creating your inventory in advance also helps you plan for easy access for items you will need frequently. You don’t want to place these items at the very back of your storage unit under items you rarely if ever need!

When you are using Box-n-go as your storage provider, you will get easy to use inventory sheets to help you keep track of your items.

2. Separate out items by storage unit and measure them.

Boxing up items makes it easy to measure their length, width and depth and choose your storage space size accordingly. If it is not possible to assemble the items to be stored physically to measure them, you can do it on paper. Once you select your business storage units provider, their customer service support team can also provide you with assistance selecting the right size unit.

The idea of separation makes a lot of sense for portable storage units, like Box-n-Go. As long as you keep the inventory, you can easily schedule access to the units you need.

3. Don’t forget to consider the weight of items to be stored.

A single ream of printer paper is pretty easy to lift and carry. But a whole box of printer paper reams can be really heavy and difficult to move or manage, once stored away. This can be especially important when storing items off the ground floor level. You also want to avoid storing heavy valuables on top of lighter items that could be crushed and ruined.

When you are using portable storage, there is an overall weight limitation. So lease consider what you are placing inside your unit.

Some items placed into a traditional storage unit may also benefit from adequate airflow and air circulation around them to avoid degradation and damage. While it may be tempting to pack everything in to your 10 x 5 storage unit to save money, your savings are nullified if your stored items are ruined in the process!

Things are quite different with portable storage like Box-n-Go. Box-n-Go storage units are breathable. So no ventilation and air circulation considerations are important.

4. Other factors in safe storage needs such as temperature control.

One of the worst feelings is to come back to your storage unit and discover your stored items have deteriorated and are no longer usable! You definitely don’t want this to happen to you. Here again, creating your inventory of items to be stored can really help you think through safe storage practices. Will you be storing semi-perishables such as coffee, tea or creamer that needs to be protected from humidity? Are you storing office materials like printer ink, toner cartridges or batteries that may be sensitive to temperature extremes of hot or cold? Are your stored materials unusually rare or valuable?

Answering these types of questions during the inventory planning stage can direct your search towards a business storage unit that will provide for special storage needs, including these:

– Air conditioning and/or heating inside your storage unit.
– Humidity control inside your storage unit.
– Ventilation inside your unit and around stored items.
– Elevation off the ground floor (or second level) to guard against water damage.

All of the above considerations are especially applicable to the traditional storage. With portable storage, like Box-n-Go, due to the unit construction and type of building used to store the units in, the above factors are not as critical.

There are also factors that are applicable to both types of storage:

– Special security measures including on-site security guard, video monitoring, locks, gated entry/exit, limited hours of operation, et al.
– Storage insurance in the case of theft, vandalism, damage or loss of your stored items due to situations beyond your control.

5. Consider employee access to the storage unit.

When you are renting a storage unit for personal use, you probably aren’t too worried about others gaining access to it. Because it will just be you and your family using it. But when the unit is for business purposes, you may need to allow employees access to it as well. Here, it is always smart to talk with your company’s risk management team. They can help you determine which items should be stored for general employee access. As well as which items may best be stored for special access only. This can reduce the potential for theft and insurance claims, which can raise premiums in the future.

6. Choose a strategic location for the storage units.

Finally, consider how often you may need to visit the storage unit and access your business supplies. If you or another company representative will need to visit frequently. Picking a more convenient location can really maximize employee time. For example, if your employees will be visiting the storage unit to pick up supplies for product demonstrations or convention exhibits, you want to choose an easy-access location that is central to where you regularly do business events.

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Business Storage Units

This consideration is very critical when choosing portable storage. Portable storage is delivered to you. So the geography is no longer an issue. You can have your exhibits delivered to convention hall nearby when you need it. Also, you do not have to send your employees out for access. Your items can simply be delivered to you.

By understanding the different storage unit sizes and layouts, you can think through the best unit size to store your business materials, supplies and valuables. By thinking through what you need to store, its size, value and weight, you can select one or more storage units to accommodate your short-term and long-term storage needs.

Finally, by considering the economics of storing necessary business materials and supplies, you can avoid spending more on office space by storing items off-site in a business storage unit instead. This smart move will reduce your business overhead, streamline your daily operations and boost profitability at year-end.

Consider Box-n-Go for all your business storage needs

Box-n-Go can be your one stop solution to all your storage and moving needs. Simply call us at 1-877 269-6461 and we will take care of the rest.

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What can fit in a 10 by 20 storage unit?

If you are planning to move your small business, excellent business storage units are available today. Small-to-mid-sized companies often move fairly frequently as they grow and thrive. You may have found the ideal new office facilities. However, often need to wait for the vacating tenants to leave.

Perhaps some renovations or repairs are needed to enhance your new work environment before you move in. If you are moving to another city, you may have a longer wait until plans are finalized with movers. Also, scheduled moving plans can change abruptly. If any changes or delays occur, you will most likely need top-quality storage space in the interim. Fortunately, superior quality business storage units are available today.

10 x 20 Unit – Perfect Use as a Small Business Storage Unit

The contents of most SMB offices will fit nicely into a commercial storage unit measuring 10 by 20 feet. This space will give you 200 square feet (or 1,800 about cubic feet), if the room is 9 feet high. Storage spaces vary widely in height from about 6′ to 9′ in most cases. Unless your office is over-cluttered with extra stored items, this should be adequate storage space. The general rule is that the contents of five furnished office rooms with equipment will fit into this space.

Unless you are moving a portable spiral staircase or a monumental sculpture, a 9-ft. ceiling will be ideal. You can always consult the experts at your storage facility for answers to any questions about storage. They can advise you down to a fraction of an inch concerning what will fit in your unit.

Another option to consider is to use business storage units from Box-n-Go. Box-n-Go offers units that are modular, so you do not have to guess on the space you need. Also, you do not need to pay for the space you will not be using.

What Items from Your Business Offices Will Fit in a 10 by 20-Foot Storage Unit?

In general, the contents of an SMB suite with up to five furnished rooms will fit into this space. If each room contains two desktop computers, printers, desks and compact file cabinets, these items will fit. This will allow plenty of room for storing a couple of medium-sized couches. Also tables and chairs. If you have a moderate-sized conference room, the chairs and disassembled table will also fit into this space.

You will still have room for miscellaneous items like floor and desk lamps, folding partitions and small tables. Any small or portable kitchen appliances should also fit. If you select experienced, recommended movers for storing your office equipment, furniture and accessories. All should go well. Your moving pros can arrange items in business storage units with expertise.

Helpful advice and tips for packing and storing your items include the following:

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Label Packing Crates and Boxes.

Take time to label all packing crates and boxes accurately. This will save time and headaches when you need to locate an important item in your storage unit. It will also prevent the aggravation of unpacking and repacking boxes as you search. Having all stored items well marked with labels will also save valuable time when unpacking in your new offices. All of the best business storage units managers will also appreciate your efforts at good packing organization.

Calculate Stacking Space.

Before you move any items into storage, calculate available stacking space. Boxes and crates for packing computers and digital equipment are standard size according to the size of your equipment. You can easily determine how to safely stack these items together before your move. By obtaining standard packing boxes from your storage facility, you will know their exact dimensions. You will know that you can stack three boxes that are each two feet high. This will allow an extra free space at the top for storing small, lighter boxes.

Stack Heavy Items Beneath Lighter Ones.

If you plan to move some items around your storage room after storing them, do so with care. As your movers will explain, heavy items must be on the bottom of all stacked crates and boxes. Although this is common sense, it can be easy to forget when you are trying to retrieve something quickly. Just be sure to refrain from placing the boxed crystal chandelier under your small office fridge or console cabinet.

Leave Space Between Stored Items and Walls.

If you ended up choosing a traditional self storage unit, be sure to leave a small space between your stored boxes, bins and crates and the storage unit walls. This will allow for adequate ventilation throughout your storage room. Your stored property will not become overheated. Which is important for computers and other electronics. Even in temperature-controlled storage areas, good air circulation is important. Maintaining adequate ventilation will also eliminate the development of mold or mildew over time if air humidity levels fluctuate.

Of course this is not necessary if you chose Box-n-go storage units. Box-n-Go business storage units are designed to be breatheable, so the needed ventilation is always provided. No mold or mildew concerns here.

Create a Center Walkway in Your Unit.

Similar to the above point, if you end up choosing a traditional type self storage facility, always create a center walkway in your storage unit. Although it may seem like a waste of space at first, you will need easy access later on. With a clear pathway through your storage unit, you can easily move about to access items. You may also find it helpful to divide your storage space into four sections. With easy walking access throughout. This can be especially advantageous if you are storing books, records. Also small amounts of company inventories. By storing these items in small areas with easy access, you will have no difficulty locating them if needed.

Cover Furniture and Delicate Items.

Cover any furniture or delicate items like sculpture or decorative accessories with plastic sheeting. This will protect them from acquiring scratches or scrapes when you or your staff are accessing other stored furnishings. It will also protect item surfaces from accumulations of dust and debris. In addition, if moisture levels in the air should rise, delicate surfaces will not become damaged or discolored. Even the best business storage units may have some slight inconveniences.

Make a Map of Your Space.

You have chosen the ideal sized storage unit as a safe, easily accessible place to store your company property. By making a map showing the placement of each packed item in your moving inventory, you will stay well organized. It will be much simpler and easier to make the move into your new offices on your move-in date, free of stress and fatigue. Your map will also provide extra assurance that you leave nothing behind when you remove your items from storage. You can move all of your valuable equipment and furnishings from storage to your new office space smoothly.

Organize and Downsize Where Needed Before Your Move

Take time to organize your company equipment, furniture and accessories well before your move. This will enable you to downsize where needed. By discarding or donating items that you no longer want or need, you will simplify your future business life. You can move into your new company offices free of extra baggage and possessions.

Your moving costs will also be lower with fewer crates, boxes and bins to move. Most SMBs outgrow many items of equipment that were essential for gaining success in their early stages. It can actually give you and your staff a healthier beginning in your new premises when you leave these outgrown items behind.

When you downsize and consolidate prior to relocating your business, your storage needs will also be less. You will find that your 10 by 20-foot storage unit allows plenty of space for storing your company property. By keeping your unit well organized, your stored property will remain safe and in excellent condition. You will even have extra room to add a few new items to storage before your move, if you like.

Decorate your new office space

You may want to purchase that special painting or graphic that you have been admiring in a local gallery. It may be the perfect choice to enhance a wall in your new office reception area or conference room. You may even treat your staff to new computers or a full wall digital display in the office snack-bar.

Choose the ideal sized storage unit to keep all items of your business property stored safely and securely. Take the experts’ advice and select the recommended 200-square feet of storage space for your SMB before your business relocation. Listen to these experienced professionals and choose the best of business storage units. You can then enjoy making the move to your new fashionable and functional offices, completely stress-free.

Try Box-n-Go for your small business storage units needs

All you have to do is to call Box-n-Go at 1-877-269-6461. we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have and offer you the best storage and moving option for your needs.

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What is a commercial storage facility?

If you are in business of any kind, then you need space, and all businesses could use a little more space. From small businesses or non-profit organizations. With one location to larger multinational corporations based all over the world. Your business needs to remain organized and efficient. Commercial storage units provide an excellent way for all businesses to get organized. For startups grinding out the first few months after launch. Or long-standing companies with an impeccable reputation. A quality commercial storage space solution is extremely important. However, what exactly is a commercial storage facility?

Maximize Space With Commercial Storage Units

With ever-mounting pressure to make the bottom line, your company needs a storage facility that is both affordable and dependable. However, nowadays, any storage facilities for business are required to also provide support to further help the business achieve its goals.

There is a lot to weigh when choosing a facility. The options are seemingly endless. Also you have so much to consider when it comes to the success of your company. Commercial storage should be the least of it. A storage facility should help you turn the focus from stress over additional space to your company objectives. There are a number of things to consider when partnering with a storage facility.

Type Of Business

It may go without saying, but the first thing you should think about when considering storage options is your company’s needs. What type of industry is the business involved in? Because different industries may have different requirements. Everything from retailers, manufacturers, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions will at some point or another require a strong storage solution. Understanding your storage needs as well as requirements before choosing a storage facility will save you time and in most cases should also save you money.

Commercial storage is also invaluable to contractors. Businesses that require storage for equipment, materials, and supplies. Low rental rates help maximize the bottom line across any industry, corporation, or institution, large or small.

Size Of Storage Unit

Commercial storage units range in size. Depending on the storage facility, these sizes can range from small scale storage to entire storage floors or facility wings. It is a good rule of thumb to figure out exactly how much storage your business requires, and then acquire a little more. The extra space may not be used right away, but having too little storage space will prove to be an even greater problem.

Advantages of Commercial Storage

Office space is generally expensive. Also it doesn’t quite make sense to convert office space at a high cost per square foot into storage space. Commercial storage allows your company to save money. This is by placing the items that should be stored into a proper storage facility. Many storage facilities also offer month to month lease terms instead of the long term lease contracts found in commercial real estate.

Storing items in a warehouse or an office storage closet may offer very little organization. By utilizing a commercial storage space however, you can ensure your stored items are organized and accessible at all times.

Features And Amenities

Depending on your needs and requirements for storage, there is a multitude of amenities and features that storage facilities offer. Some of the things that are good to keep in mind are:

  • Access
  • Climate Control
  • Document Storage
  • Delivery Options
  • Aisle Size
  • Commitment and Agreement Terms
  • Moving Boxes and Supplies
Access

Access can be quite important depending on the business. Is accessing your commercial storage unit important to you? Do you have the ability to access your storage unit 24 hours a day? Will you be able to access your storage unit on the weekends? What about the holidays? These are important questions to ask when engaging with the storage facility. With companies like Box-n-Go that offer portable storage, you may have the extra storage space right on your property.

Climate Control

Depending on what you are storing, temperature control can be extremely important. Think about what exactly needs to be stored. Are you storing furniture, equipment, inventory. Possibly records, documents, or supplies? Do the items that need to be stored require being kept in specific temperatures? Will humidity levels become a factor for your stored items? Not many facilities offer climate control options. Here again you may want to consider Box-n-Go. Their units are climate friendly and will offer a nice environment for your items.

Document Storage

Your business may have boxes and boxes of important documents that must be kept for years. Such as tax documents, account files, financial records, business plans, and bank statements. At some point, the company will need a place to put everything. Can the chosen storage facility accommodate your document storage requirements?

Secure Storage

No matter what storage facility you choose, be sure to look into the facility’s security. There are some storage facilities that are fully automated and self-served. And there are many that have complete 24-hour security on site. For the facilities you are considering, is there is on-site security? Do you have security gate access? Who is able to access the storage unit and what types of credentials do those individuals need to provide?

Delivery

Often times, your business may need to have items delivered to the storage unit or delivered from the storage facility. Inventory may be required to be shipped directly to the storage unit. Does the facility offer a delivery option? If so, be sure you understand the requirements delivery services need to access the storage unit. Most storage facilities do not provide the delivery service. In contrast, Box-n-Go delivers every day.

Aisle Size

For many businesses, storing large equipment or inventory is imperative. Consider the size of the items you need storing? Do you need to store documents or larger items? You may have large pieces of equipment or vehicles that need to be stored, which may require an even larger vehicle to deliver them. Are you a contractor with large work equipment? Can the facility accommodate large delivery vehicles?

Commitment

Many businesses require long term storage solutions, while others only need commercial storage for a short period of time. Consider the length of time your companies requires commercial storage. Will the business need to lease a unit annually? Or do you simply want to sign a month to month agreement?

Moving Boxes and Supplies

The last thing you want to think about when deciding on a commercial storage space are moving boxes and packing supplies. Certain facilities offer these as amenities however. In some cases they may even be offered at no cost or for a fee. So do you need moving boxes or packing supplies for the items you need to store?

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Support

Getting the right amount of support from your commercial storage space may be valuable to your company. You may also decide you do not need support right away. As your business changes, evolves, grows, expands, or shrinks, so may your storage requirements. When the time comes and you need to expand your storage requirements, you may want to ensure that the facility can accommodate the additional require space.

Finding A Solution You Can Count On

Most importantly, commercial storage facilities offer the best storage solutions for businesses, non-profits, or community organizations worldwide. However, your commercial storage requirements may be great or small. Also the proper storage facility is certainly available to meet your business needs. Whether you are storing documents, inventory, equipment, and everything else, a quality commercial storage facility should be highly considered. Hence, don’t stress over space as your company expands and welcomes new employees. Remove the anxiety as your inventory grows. Find the right commercial storage facility for your company’s needs.

Box-n-Go Commercial Storage Units

When looking for a commercial storage facility the first thing that comes to mind is a traditional local self storage facility. One can certainly rent a commercial storage space there. The trouble is what comes after that. So you may think that you know the size of the commercial storage units you may be needing. But, the fact is no one really does. You rent a space (say 20 x 30). Then you move your items in and realize that half of your unit is empty. However, you will still have to pay for it every moth. Hence, a much simpler alternative is to use portable storage units from Box-n-Go, which are modular. You pay only for the space you use.

Another important factor to consider is when you need something out of storage. Typically, you would send an employee out to the unit. In many cases you would have to rent a truck, pay for it. Also pay for mileage, insurance. Do not forget that your employee is on the payroll. All these costs add up. On top of it you face liability, what if employee gets injured? Here again Box-n-Go offers a simple solution. Instead of you coming to storage, we can deliver your storage to you. No truck rental is needed. No wasted employees time. The risks are also minimal as the units are on the ground level for loading, accessing and unloading.

Call Box-n-Go at 1-877-269-6461 to explore how easy using the commercial storage units can be.

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