There are many benefits to offsite storage for your business. Here, we will discuss some of the top benefits of using it. 

Many more people are starting or considering starting their own business. A report by StartUp Ambition has found that 47% of UK adults are thinking about starting their own business. 

Offsite storage will really come in handy whether your business is brand new or whether it is well established. Within this article, we will look at how offsite storage will benefit your business. 

What Is Offsite Storage? 

Offsite storage refers to storage that is located somewhere other than your office, workspace or home.  

An example of offsite storage is storing physical copies of your files and documents at an offsite location, or keeping a backup of data copies at an off-site location just in case the primary on-site document source goes down or becomes unavailable at a time of need.  

Offsite storage is also excellent for storing stock and equipment, if you run an e-commerce store, or if you do not have room in your stockroom or workspace. 

Better Inventory Management

Now we understand what offsite storage actually is, we can get into the benefits of using it for your business. 

A big benefit of using offsite storage for your business is that it will allow you to have better inventory management. You will be able to have the space you need to organise your stock in a way that is organised and allows you to work efficiently. 

Better organisation will also help with doing stock checks and will stop stock or equipment from getting misplaced. 

If you have employees, it is really important that you take them through the layout of your offsite storage so everything stays organised and things get put back in the right place. It is a good idea to have a layout plan of your storage which can be placed at the front of your storage unit. 

Making The Most Of Office Spaces

If your business runs from an office space, there are still plenty of ways in which you will benefit from offsite storage. 

Offsite storage is an excellent solution as it gives businesses a space to store all their non-essential items externally. This helps avoid the expense of expanding office space whilst still keeping those items within reach.

Document Storage That Meets UK Storage Requirements

The UK has strict regulations when it comes to data protection and document storage. To stay compliant, businesses need to:

• Develop clear data retention policies. 
• Perform regular audits and maintain accurate records. 
• Train employees on proper document handling practices. 

In order to meet these strict requirements, many businesses are turning to offsite storage for their documents and data storage. 

All professional offsite storage has the benefit of 24-hour surveillance and security systems that ensure your documents remain safe at all times and no unauthorised people can view them. 

Why You Should Choose Our Offsite Storage 

There are many self storage companies that can offer you offsite storage. Within this section, we are going to look at why you should choose our offsite storage. 

High Levels Of Security

Within our offsite storage there are high levels of security. Each of our storage units is fitted with an alarm and smoke and fire detectors, protecting you from theft and environmental factors. Alongside this, all of our storage facilities have 24/7 CCTV surveillance. Your business assets will be safe with us. 

Insurance Available

To give you extra peace of mind, we also offer insurance with our offsite storage. Most home or business insurance will not cover an offsite storage unit but you can take out one of our StoreProtect plans. You will be covered for a variety of things. Full details can be found here. 

Teams Onsite During Office Hours  

Along with our high levels of security, we also have our team members in store during office hours. This varies from store to store, but on a regular basis, your business assets will also be protected by the presence of our Cinch Self Storage teams. 

The Benefits of Offsite Storage for Businesses

There are many benefits to using offsite storage for your business. It will give you the space you need to have highly organised and efficient inventory management. If you work within an office space, you will be able to make the most of all the space by bringing non-essential items to your offsite storage.

Due to its high level of security, professional office storage will be an excellent place to store your business documents and data as it will comply with the strict UK regulations. 

We hope you have found our article helpful. If you would like to know more about our offsite storage, please click here to find your local store.