So, you need to down-size your office due to the weak economy. Realizing that it is only a matter of time until things turn around, you don't want to get rid of furniture, extra supplies, and office equipment. After all, these will come in handy when the situation improves, and would be costly to replace. Whether you need to store complete offices, cubicles, or just a few desks and computers, Highlands Executive Storage could be your answer. Maybe you only need to store that favorite chair or some decorative items and files. No matter if it is a little or a lot, self-storage can be the answer to your dilemma.
A client entering a business that contains several unoccupied desks, with little or no activity around some of the office equipment, may deduce that this is a company that is hurting. Not the impression you want to create.
If you own the building or cannot move to smaller quarters due to your lease, by storing the extra furniture temporarily you can create an inviting and spacious office. Re-arrange the remaining furniture, using area rugs to cover obvious marks from previous furniture placement, if necessary. This would be a great time to apply a fresh coat of paint to the walls, and add a new plant or two. A BUSINESS THAT IS OBVIOUSLY COMFORTABLE WITH ITSELF INSPIRES CONFIDENCE IN ITS EMPLOYEES, CLIENTS AND CUSTOMERS.
As the economy improves, you can bring back individual pieces from your storage unit. This is another great feature with self-storage, you control the pace at which you re-build your business, and that's a good feeling.
While in a conservative mode, this might be a good time to use newly created space for things you only dreamed about before. For instance, establishing an area for children to play or read, maybe a spot for watching TV or playing video games, what ever might be suitable for your type of business.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
You know you need a self-storage unit when.....
1. ...your husband notices that your shared closet no longer has room for his clothes.
2. ...grandchildren get upset because their "toy closet" now has only one shelf. The rest of the space is taken up with Grandma's stuff!
3. ...you keep your holiday decorations up all year because there is no place to store them. This is not so bad, until you find yourself combining Christmas, Halloween, and Easter! O, what a tangled web we weave when we put bunnies and bats on our Christmas trees.
4. ...relatives come to visit and have to share sleeping quarters with prized magazines, lovely old jars, "vintage" clothing, and the odds and ends that you know will come in handy someday.
5. ...you discover your spare room has become a walk-in closet.
6. ...your grown children point out that it would be nice to visit without having to sidestep around so much STUFF.
7. ...you find yourself on the verge of giving away something you would prefer to keep, a potential family heirloom, perhaps.
2. ...grandchildren get upset because their "toy closet" now has only one shelf. The rest of the space is taken up with Grandma's stuff!
3. ...you keep your holiday decorations up all year because there is no place to store them. This is not so bad, until you find yourself combining Christmas, Halloween, and Easter! O, what a tangled web we weave when we put bunnies and bats on our Christmas trees.
4. ...relatives come to visit and have to share sleeping quarters with prized magazines, lovely old jars, "vintage" clothing, and the odds and ends that you know will come in handy someday.
5. ...you discover your spare room has become a walk-in closet.
6. ...your grown children point out that it would be nice to visit without having to sidestep around so much STUFF.
7. ...you find yourself on the verge of giving away something you would prefer to keep, a potential family heirloom, perhaps.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Dictionary of Frequently Used Storage Terms
Packratitis - The ability to secrete an incredible number of items in a secure space in the event that it may someday be needed. Some people mistakenly believe this malady to be untreatable…..not so. Treatment is readily available. Highlands Executive Storage can provide the perfect remedy - a "just-right sized storage unit"!
Squirrel Syndrome - so named because individuals with symptoms of this are often called "nuts". However, they are truly inspired when it comes to finding nooks and crannies in which to store the darndest things. But even they eventually run out of space, and that is when Highlands Executive Storage comes to the rescue. By squirreling away some of their precious stash in a readily accessible storage unit, they can resume the fun of tucking things away in creative places at home, without having to get rid of anything.
Hoard-aholic - If one whatchamacallit is good, then five must be better, this is the rationale of the hoard-aholic. Someday there may be a shortage of whatchamacallits, and by gosh, this guy is going to be ready! Now, if you are living with someone with hoarding instincts, it would be a good idea to check out the storage units at Highlands Executive Storage and periodically move some of the more cumbersome widgets into storage. Note: It is best to do this when the hoard-aholic is not at home, and try to take things from the bottom or back of the piles. A true hoard-aholic is going to notice, however, so you must be ready to present him with his very own storage unit key.
Clutter Mania - This extreme condition may require surgery. Yes, it can progress to a point where relief can only be obtained by "cutting out" the clutter. This need not be painful or traumatic. Just gather up the excess items and bring them to a unit at Highlands Executive Storage for safekeeping and return home, stress and clutter free. If the cluttering maniac misses the clutter too much, suggest she comfort herself with a visit to her storage unit, touching base with her prized possessions. A word to the wise, "Be vigilant - clutterers may try to sneak some items back home."
Squirrel Syndrome - so named because individuals with symptoms of this are often called "nuts". However, they are truly inspired when it comes to finding nooks and crannies in which to store the darndest things. But even they eventually run out of space, and that is when Highlands Executive Storage comes to the rescue. By squirreling away some of their precious stash in a readily accessible storage unit, they can resume the fun of tucking things away in creative places at home, without having to get rid of anything.
Hoard-aholic - If one whatchamacallit is good, then five must be better, this is the rationale of the hoard-aholic. Someday there may be a shortage of whatchamacallits, and by gosh, this guy is going to be ready! Now, if you are living with someone with hoarding instincts, it would be a good idea to check out the storage units at Highlands Executive Storage and periodically move some of the more cumbersome widgets into storage. Note: It is best to do this when the hoard-aholic is not at home, and try to take things from the bottom or back of the piles. A true hoard-aholic is going to notice, however, so you must be ready to present him with his very own storage unit key.
Clutter Mania - This extreme condition may require surgery. Yes, it can progress to a point where relief can only be obtained by "cutting out" the clutter. This need not be painful or traumatic. Just gather up the excess items and bring them to a unit at Highlands Executive Storage for safekeeping and return home, stress and clutter free. If the cluttering maniac misses the clutter too much, suggest she comfort herself with a visit to her storage unit, touching base with her prized possessions. A word to the wise, "Be vigilant - clutterers may try to sneak some items back home."
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