A one size fits all method for business storage usually means compromising in some way. Like many things in life, business storage is better if it is made to measure.
The right sort of storage for your enterprise could be determined by the number of square metres you have available in your stockroom. There again, you may have to limit your storage options depending on the height of your premises. Of course, the specifics of what you want your storage to do for you could also be a big factor in determining the system you go for.…
It may be easier than ever to get into business these days but, with so many small businesses springing up, the competition is fiercer than ever. Every little saving you can make on the overhead increases the chance of success, and sometimes that means taking a sideways approach and being a little unconventional.
Here are couple of ways today’s business owners are taking advantage of modern storage solutions, and keeping more of their hard-earned profits in their own pockets.
The Paperless Office
Gone are the days when a business needs banks of filing cabinets or even a dedicated filing room.…
You could be forgiven for thinking that storage is storage and there’s no more to it. For business owners, this is far from the truth. Storage must be specific and fit for purpose, otherwise it can create unseen dangers and unnecessary expenses.
Here are four common business storage mistakes:
Mistake 1 — Total Reliance on Cloud Storage
Cloud storage for business is a godsend, letting you put everything in one place, making your docs and databases available to all your staff, plus automatic syncing that keeps you up to date without effort.…
Any business that is growing brings in new needs that have to be accommodated. One of the biggest challenges of growing a company is to deal with the storage needs that are necessary. As you are scaling out, operations will require better and bigger systems to be used since storage becomes more complicated. Space has to be maximized.
In the event that you do not want to spoil or damage goods by putting them in an inappropriate place, you will want to utilize a correct storage system as the company grows.…
Our outlook on life is often dictated by perception, rather than specific facts or logical thinking. While some may suggest that this it is healthy to act on instinct, however, it may be detrimental to your decision making over time and could ultimately impact negatively on your life.
This was reflected by an article in This is Money recently, which claimed that 82% of small business owners believe that their venture is too small to be targeted by cyber thieves. This is completely inaccurate, however, and it is a misconception that could cost businesses thousands of pounds.…
2014 has been a strange one for business and individuals all across the UK. With reports that the UK’s economy is finally back to pre-downturn levels (following a six year slump!), many people are claiming that life is back to normal, and business is on the up. Meanwhile, many others have suggested that they’re not feeling the benefit of the UK’s new found prosperity. This turbulence has a number of effects on businesses, and one could be the need for extra storage.…
