Utilizing A Storage Unit To Free Up Valuable Office Space

Increasing your office size isn't always possible — at least not immediately. If you've begun to run out of room in your office, you do have the option of utilizing a self-storage unit to store the overflow. Here, you'll find a few tips to help you make the transition easier and organize the unit in a way that will make everything accessible when you need it.

Rolling Filing Cabinets

One thing that can be moved to the storage unit is file cabinets filled with hard copies of documents that you need to keep but you don't need to have on-hand. You should purchase some filing cabinets that are mounted on wheels so that they won't take up too much space. The rolling cabinets will make it possible for you to store the cabinets in a way that won't take up all of the space and will allow you to roll them out into an open space when you need to access the documents inside. 

Office Supply Storage

All of the supplies that you need each day can usually be purchased at a discounted rate if you purchase bulk orders. Unfortunately, those bulk orders can make it difficult to store all of the supplies in the office without taking up valuable space.

Rather than storing it all at the office, invest in some sturdy storage shelves and move the excess supplies into the storage unit. One thing to keep in mind when you do this is to create an inventory sheet. When you remove something from the unit, mark it on the inventory sheet so that you can easily keep track of the supplies that you have and order more when you begin to run low.

Extra Furniture

Think about the chairs and desks that aren't used often. These pieces of furniture are taking up space, but you may not want to get rid of them because you don't want to have to repurchase them at a later date. Rather than getting rid of it all, move it into the storage unit. If the time comes in which you need it, it will be there ready to go.

Office space comes at a premium. Storage units are a lot cheaper than you might think. Hopefully, the ideas above will help you find the space in your office to allow you to improve your performance and efficiency without breaking the bank. Look for a self-storage facility near you for more information.