BUSINESS DOCUMENT STORAGE

Create Digital Backups of Hard Copies

It’s a good idea to scan all paper files and documents into digital files you can store elsewhere. Having duplicates of business documents can save you a major headache should anything happen to your files.

Use Airtight Containers That Lock

Instead of using bankers boxes or moving boxes, consider storing business files in file cabinets or fireproof, waterproof safes that can be locked. This provides an extra security step for your business documents on top of the security features offered by the self storage facility you choose. In addition, make sure the containers you use for your documents are airtight to prevent mold, mildew, and water damage.

Pack Light & Tight

Don’t overpack storage containers to the point where you can’t lift them or pulling them down from a stack would be dangerous. But remember you also don’t want documents to have too much wiggle room in a storage container, otherwise they could get damaged. Try filling gaps between documents with light packing paper, or store documents in binders and file folders that you can keep in containers.

Label Everything Clearly

Make it easier to find the business documents and files you need whenever you visit your storage unit by utilizing an organization system with labels. By color-coding labels and detailing the contents of file folders, binders, and storage containers, you can locate your hard copies in self storage faster.

Store Containers Efficiently

A good rule for storage unit organization is to keep the containers you need to access more frequently toward the front of your storage unit and those you need to access less frequently toward the back. Similar to utilizing labels on your containers, this allows you to locate what you need quicker. Another smart idea when storing sensitive documents for your business is to keep all storage containers on pallets.