Business Tips

Congratulations on taking the big step to move to a new office space or home! The idea of relocating is always a big project that requires a lot of careful planning and can appear daunting for most. If you are new to the complete coordination of moving to a new space, let us help you by highlighting some key things to take note of during your move.

1. Always have a plan for your relocation project

Yes, everyone will always say you need to have a plan. But what should you really plan for? Here are some pointers:

a. Have a checklist 

It’s good to have a checklist where you include tasks that need to be completed. You should list all the steps, big and small, to cover every step in the process. You should also include items you plan to move, sell and donate so that you can make the necessary arrangements. If you plan to sell items, it might also take a while, so it would be good to give yourself ample time. From the checklist, if you notice that you need extra space to store your items that would not fit in your new space, you will also have time to search for self-storage facilities before your full move.

b. Make use of spreadsheets

A spreadsheet would be good for you to note down the expected cost you will incur in the entire relocating process and the various timeline, such as when you need to move out of your current location when you need to pack etc.

2. Involve your family or team to help you 

Seek additional help if you need it for the entire relocation process. Relocating can be tough, but you can make it less stressful by engaging some help to ease the moving burden. With their help, you might also be able to cover previously overlooked things or receive some advice on how to move certain items, etc.

For an office move, it is also good to involve and engage the teammates, so they do not feel neglected. If your new office space is much smaller than the current size, your team might need to also source a secure business storage facility or warehouse to store your business documents and inventory. These moves will need more time to plan and manpower to move and pack accordingly.

3. Take measurements of your items and your new space

Remember to measure your space prior to your move so that you do not purchase or customise furniture that would take up more space than you have. It is also good to measure your items if you need to move them using a mover or a self-storage unit. Having the right dimensions at hand helps these moving/relocation services and self-storage providers better advise you on the overall costs, storage types and moving vehicle sizes.

If you are searching for a secure storage facility to store your personal and business items, why not try Extra Space Asia Self-Storage today? We offer long-term and short-term storage services, which will come in handy for your home relocation or business needs. By storing at Extra Space Asia, you will also have access to your stored items any time, any day. Contact us at 3974 6000 today, and our friendly Customer Service consultants will be glad to assist you.

Running a business from your home? We understand that it can be tough when your workspace is also your living space. It will be more challenging if you have a limited space to work with too. Here are three smart ways on how to store your business inventory at home.

Stack vertically

If you have limited floor space, it would be good to stack your boxes of items vertically upwards. This way, you will be able to utilise the space all the way to the ceiling. A good sturdy shelve can also be installed to provide more storage space for home business inventory too. You should also label your boxes as you stack them to minimise the time trying to find a particular item without rummaging through every box.

Organise and categorise by type of inventory 

Compartmentalising your items is also very important as this will be helpful during stock-taking or times when you are packing items for your customers. Sort and organise your business inventory by type and store similar products at the same location or shelve. You should also use numbers or letters on your labels for easy identification. For storage and retrieval, the order of items should also be first in, first out so that your items will not be dusty at the point of retrieval for your customers.

Label your shelves accordingly 

During the initial home business layout stage, it is important to have enough shelves for in-house storage, shipping and also for incoming stocks. This way, you will be more organised on where to store your items should they come in big bulks or when you need to pick up items and prep them for delivery. Store your popular and most frequently sold items in the area that is the easiest to access. This will help to cut time finding them.

Consider a climate-controlled storage facility like Extra Space Asia Self Storage

If you have temperature-sensitive business inventory, it would be better to store them in a climate-controlled storage facility like Extra Space Asia. By storing them here, you can be assured that temperatures are kept constant all day round.

For those planning to grow the business further, renting a self-storage will also be a good call. Firstly, you will be able to enjoy extra space to bring in more goods for your business. If you rent your storage unit at storage providers such as Extra Space Asia, you will also be able to upsize and downsize your storage unit at any time, depending on your storage needs at the point of time.

This will be cost-saving for businesses, and business owners are also not tied to any long-term storage agreement. Secondly, you will also be able to access your business inventory in the storage unit anytime, any day. This will allow you to store and retrieve your items for your clients when needed even at odd wee hours. To add on, by renting a storage unit, you will also be able to enjoy more space at home for administrative work or team and client meetings when needed.

If you have any storage enquiries, you can always call Extra Space Asia at 3974 6000 or visit any of our Hong Kong mini storage facilities located at Sai Wan and Hung Hom to have a physical tour.