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Best Practices of Self Storage Facilities

I have become quite familiar with the best practices of self storage over the years, and I would not have it any other way.  I mean, if you are going to be paying your money to a self storage facility, you truly have to be sure that you are doing what it takes to get the most of it.  That much being said, you are going to want to bear a few things in mind when you rent your first self storage unit.  This article, here, is going to point a few of these things out.  Hopefully you will find it helpful.

First and foremost, reader, you have to be sure that you are not renting a unit that is too big for you.  This, believe it or not, is how the majority of people waste money when they rent a self storage unit.  Of course, you can avoid all of this by getting a solid feel for how much space your belongings are going to require before you start calling around for prices.  IF you can, stack up your belongings in a spare room in your house and see how much space they take up.  Take a few rough measurements, and do not allow yourself to be bullied around when you are asking about sizes and prices.  If you come to the table with some knowledge of what you are going to need, then th...

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  • Comfortable and Safe Working Environments
    By admin on September 2, 2010 | No Comments Comments

    Are you worried that your workers are falling victim to work related injuries?  Are they engaged in a bit of repetitive motion?  Are they at risk for things like carpel tunnel and cramps?  If so, then you are going to want to be sure that you are providing your workers with a few, quick, and simple fixes.  No, you are not going to have to worry about getting sued or anything like that, but giving your workers the things that they need in order to stay comfortable is a very powerful way of telling them that you care.  Sure, your office is all about professionalism, but it never hurts to make sure that all of you are on the same page, here.

    The first thing that you are going to want to do, here, is be sure that you are equipping your workers with some super comfortable chairs.  I mean, let us face it, reader.  Your workers are going to be getting a lot of mileage out of their chairs.  If your office is anything like my office, then your workers are pretty much sitting down all day long.  Of course, by providing them with nice, comfortable chairs, you can rest assured that they are not going to become angry or irritated throughout the day.  A comfy chair is perhaps the most important thing that you can buy for your workers when it comes to showing them that you care about their wellbeing.

    Moving on, here, you are going to want to be sure that you are buying ergonomic products for your workers.  Ergonomic keyboards, for example, have been proven to combat the dreaded carpel tunnel syndrome, which is actually much easier to develop than you may think.  When your workers are sitting there typing away, they are actually putting their fingers and arms through quite a bit of stress.  By buying them some ergonomic keyboards, you are going to be able to guarantee that they are not hurting themselves too badly.

    Of course, you are also going to want to be sure that your break room is nice and comfortable, too.  When your workers take their breaks, they should be able to relax fully and regain their morale.  As such, your break room is going to have to be equipped with the sorts of things that your workers need to relax.  Stick a nice, comfy couch in there, and for the sake of morale, do not make it against the rules to take a little cat nap in the break room.  Also, be sure that you equip your break room with a TV, so your workers can take their minds off of their projects for a few minutes at a time.  While these all seem like small changes, they are going to make a world of difference when it comes to keeping your workers happy and efficient.

    I have written several blogs on the subject, now, so you should be able to tell that comfort is a pretty important issue when it comes to the overall morale of your office.  If you do not take comfort seriously when you are designing your office, then you are going to see your mistakes reflected in the faces of your workers.  And when it takes so little to make them happy, why not follow through and make sure that you are doing it?

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  • Comfortable and Safe Working Environments
    By admin on September 2, 2010 | No Comments Comments

    Are you worried that your workers are falling victim to work related injuries?  Are they engaged in a bit of repetitive motion?  Are they at risk for things like carpel tunnel and cramps?  If so, then you are going to want to be sure that you are providing your workers with a few, quick, and simple fixes.  No, you are not going to have to worry about getting sued or anything like that, but giving your workers the things that they need in order to stay comfortable is a very powerful way of telling them that you care.  Sure, your office is all about professionalism, but it never hurts to make sure that all of you are on the same page, here.

    The first thing that you are going to want to do, here, is be sure that you are equipping your workers with some super comfortable chairs.  I mean, let us face it, reader.  Your workers are going to be getting a lot of mileage out of their chairs.  If your office is anything like my office, then your workers are pretty much sitting down all day long.  Of course, by providing them with nice, comfortable chairs, you can rest assured that they are not going to become angry or irritated throughout the day.  A comfy chair is perhaps the most important thing that you can buy for your workers when it comes to showing them that you care about their wellbeing.

    Moving on, here, you are going to want to be sure that you are buying ergonomic products for your workers.  Ergonomic keyboards, for example, have been proven to combat the dreaded carpel tunnel syndrome, which is actually much easier to develop than you may think.  When your workers are sitting there typing away, they are actually putting their fingers and arms through quite a bit of stress.  By buying them some ergonomic keyboards, you are going to be able to guarantee that they are not hurting themselves too badly.

    Of course, you are also going to want to be sure that your break room is nice and comfortable, too.  When your workers take their breaks, they should be able to relax fully and regain their morale.  As such, your break room is going to have to be equipped with the sorts of things that your workers need to relax.  Stick a nice, comfy couch in there, and for the sake of morale, do not make it against the rules to take a little cat nap in the break room.  Also, be sure that you equip your break room with a TV, so your workers can take their minds off of their projects for a few minutes at a time.  While these all seem like small changes, they are going to make a world of difference when it comes to keeping your workers happy and efficient.

    I have written several blogs on the subject, now, so you should be able to tell that comfort is a pretty important issue when it comes to the overall morale of your office.  If you do not take comfort seriously when you are designing your office, then you are going to see your mistakes reflected in the faces of your workers.  And when it takes so little to make them happy, why not follow through and make sure that you are doing it?

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  • StorageMart Preserves Memories For Central Missouri Foster Children
    By admin on August 26, 2010 | No Comments Comments

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  • Safety First for Collingwood Storage
    By admin on July 20, 2010 | No Comments Comments

    Safety and security should be your number one thing to look for when you are looking for Collingwood storage spaces. A lot of potential tenants make the mistake of placing a great deal of importance on the price of the monthly rental. This is the wrong way to go about it. Here is an example. If you were to grab prices from twenty different properties, you would find one or two that are way higher than the other locations around. You would also find one or two that are a lot cheaper. The other sixteen to eighteen properties are going to have a very similar monthly rate. This is not something that most people realize.

    When you are looking for Collingwood storage space you should not go with the most expensive in the area because there is no way that they are that much better than the best of the other facilities. That is unless you have unlimited money. In that case, you might as well go with the most expensive place in town. In fact, you should just build your own storage facility.  You should definitely not go with the absolute cheapest, either. Chances are you will not feel safe visiting the property or in storing your valuable there, either. You will want to find a facility that has all the pieces in place in terms of security but does not break the bank and ruin the monthly budget.

    The security measures that the Collingwood storage location has in place are a good indicator as to how seriously the management and ownership of the property are in giving you the best storage experience possible. There are a few security features that they should have. The site should be surrounded by security fencing with a pin access controlled gate. The fencing should be tall and set up to actually keep people out and not just there for show. Some properties have big holes in the fence or a short fence which defeats the entire purpose of having a fence to begin with. They should also feature video camera surveillance so that they are able to catch crooks in the act and also to deter them from even trying in the first place. The lock can also make a big difference when you are truly looking for the best security possible. Normal locks can be bought at most sites and they are fine and should keep your things pretty safe and secure. However, for a few extra dollars, most every Collingwood storage property will offer what are called disc locks. They are round like hockey pucks and are impossible to cut. They are very high security and are recommended to those that take security very seriously.

    There are other things besides security that do factor in, but some would consider it to be the most important aspect of the storage shopping process. The actual location of the Collingwood storage store is also very important. You also want to see if there are any move in specials because that could potentially save you a lot of money. You will want to make sure that you find out if there is a long term stay required or if it is just month to month. It would be wise to get set up with a month to month lease just in case.

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