Guide to Choosing a Self-Storage Facility

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Steven Messerly 03/08/2019 0 Comments

When you have items or equipment that you need to store but lack the space to do so, a self-storage facility can be a great solution. A storage unit from will save you the trouble of having to upgrade to a bigger house or business premises among many other benefits. To get the most out of it, you have to consider a variety of factors that will guide you in choosing the most suitable one based on your needs. Some factors to consider are highlighted below.

Security

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Good security should be a top concern. You should choose a storage provider that has taken all the relevant measures to guarantee optimum security. Security cameras, alarm systems, lighting, computerized access, and fire protection are some of the things that you should check to determine whether a facility offers excellent security. Having an on-site manager and security guards also means better security.

Customer Service

A good self-storage facility should offer friendly and reliable customer services. You should choose a facility where you will be treated in a good manner. Some of the indicators of good customer service include quick response time to queries, professionalism of the customer representative, and efficiency in handling your problems. A facility that offers customer support 24 hours a day, whether via phone or email, might also be advantageous to you.

Accessibility

storage unitsAccessibility can be viewed in two ways. The first way is related to when you can access your belongings. There are some facilities which allow 24/7 access while others don’t. Your decision should be determined by how frequently you will need to get access. Another way to view accessibility is in terms of distance. This is particularly important if you need to access your storage unit regularly. For example, if you wish to operate your business from a storage facility, it would be a good idea to choose one that is located close to the business for convenience.

Price

Different self-storage facilities charge differently for their services depending on a variety of factors. Your options will thus be limited to your budget. What you intend to store should also guide you in determining the price range to opt for. For example, if you want to store items that you nearly left on the curb due to uncertainty as to whether you want to keep them, going for the cheaper storage units will be a good idea.…

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All That You Need to Do to Increase Profit in Your Business

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Steven Messerly 05/24/2018 0 Comments

The question of how to increase profit in your business can only be answered if you can accurately identify and measure your organization’s key profit drivers. A business is said to have a profit if the sales for that period are more than the expenses. Profits will, therefore, rise if the sales increase and the costs come down. Alternatively, the sales can remain flat, but then you look for ways to reduce your costs. Also known as cost-cutting. The strategies we will discuss below can be used to increase the profit of your business. Also, visiting will give you more ideas on how to go about it. While some strategies will work instantly, some may be successful in the long-run.

Increase Prices of Products and Services

priceA lot of businesses make this mistake of pricing their products and services at the lowest levels to attract customers. This option should only be used by those firms that are entering the market.

However, it is advisable to increase the prices gradually so that you are not only able to break even, but also have more money to fund research and development of new products and services. A pricing model can easily make or break a business. Carefully evaluate yours.

Negotiate Properly

Negotiation can be done both on the sales you are making and purchases. When you are negotiating a sales deal, make sure you get the highest possible price per unit or slightly reduce the unit price but increase the volumes to be sold. For example, a retailer can either buy 1,000 units at $40 or 10,000 units at $30. The whole idea is that beyond a certain level of production, the fixed costs remain the same.

Increase Your Value Proposition

The value proposition has been defined as the value you are promising to deliver to your clients. You are giving clients, both current and potential, a reason to buy your products.

Your Value proposition should clearly explain how your products and services will solve the problems that your customers are encountering, the benefits that they are likely to get and convince them to shift their loyalty to your business. This should then result in a shortened sales cycle, a high retention rate for clients and increased pricing.

Set the Processes

businessThis will involve studying your production workflows and coming up with ways to improve efficiency. The systems should be overhauled where necessary to reduce costs and time taken
to produce goods and services.

A practical example is moving from traditional marketing channels to digital platforms which will not only increase the turnaround time but also cut on other related costs such as rent for godowns.

Only stick to those processes that add value to your business and eliminate wastages. For example, if the production line has 20 personnel, evaluate ways of scaling down that to 10 or 15 without affecting quality services.

Conclusion

Currently, every organization is fighting for space to sell their products and services online. These platforms eliminate the sales commissions, warehousing costs and obsolete stocks since you only produce what has been ordered.…

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