July 8, 2024

Storage for your Business: Four Key Considerations when Looking for a Provider

Businesses have various reasons for storing resources, such as relocation, security, safety, or space optimization.

Whatever the need, Crown Workspace has nearly 60 years of experience and over 250 facilities worldwide, and we have a track record of offering the very best storage solutions for assets of every value.

With that in mind, we’ve listed four key questions to ask about storing your assets with removal and storage companies.

“How will you keep our items safe?”

Whether you’re creating office space, preparing for moving day, or ensuring compliance is met, security is imperative when storing your business’s items. All storage companies need sufficient security measures in place.

To safeguard your items, a storage company should implement robust security measures including surveillance cameras, access control systems, fencing, alarms, and on-site security personnel. Strong security measures can help reduce risks of theft and damage to important items or data, as well as grant peace of mind.

When storing your belongings with Crown Workspace, our facilities are secure by design. Our UAE facilities come with restricted access controls, alarm systems, as well as CCTV and staff surveillance 24 hours a day. We also ensure items are packaged using appropriate materials to maintain their condition and barcoded rather than named to avoid the possibility of misidentification.

“What climate controls do you offer?”

When exploring office storage options, maintaining the condition of the item is key. Furniture items, artwork, and IT equipment may require specific storage conditions to protect them from extreme temperatures and humidity.

Our UAE facilities provide responsive, secure business storage solutions tailored to suit any need. These containerized, racked, and enhanced options for high-value items. Complementing this, our comprehensive storage solutions include specialized choices like Air-Conditioned Storage, maintaining temperature (in the range of 18-24°C) and relative humidity (RH: 40-55%) within strict parameters, alongside Dry Storage in wooden vaults at ambient temperatures.

“How easy will it be to access our items once they’re in storage?”

Enquiring about the ease of access and retrieval of items is important – you might need to retrieve an item for general use. Maybe you need a specific legal document. Perhaps you’re transferring a piece of office furniture to its destination location following an office move. Whatever the reason, accessibility should be a key consideration when it comes to storage.

At Crown Workspace, we understand the ongoing need to access stored items. That’s why we’ve invested in and developed MoveMan, our online inventory management system. MoveMan offers real-time inventory checks, retrieval services, and a user-friendly client portal for convenient access and management of item details like name, color, and condition.

“How flexible are your storage options?”

Flexible storage options are essential, especially for growing businesses or those undergoing office relocation. There can be delays, storage might only be required for a short period, or you might find that as your business develops you need to upscale or downscale the storage needed. It’s key to look for the storage option that you feel will be able to tailor to your needs.

Crown Workspace offers flexible, cost-effective storage solutions tailored to varying needs—from short-term accommodations to long-term options. We actively assist clients in efficiently managing assets, providing short-term storage for reusable items and sustainable disposal solutions for redundant ones.

Choosing the right storage company is a critical decision that requires careful consideration. Asking the right questions and understanding the available options is essential to ensure your belongings are stored appropriately. At Crown Workspace, we understand the importance of providing excellent storage solutions and have been helping clients worldwide store their personal and corporate items safely and securely for over 50 years.