Keeping The Tools Of The Trade Safe

Running a business without physical premises can be difficult when it comes to safely storing the tools of the trade

. When setting up as an independent trader, the equipment and tools required for gardening, decorating or construction businesses can be a costly, albeit necessary investment. Sometimes keeping tools and equipment in your home overnight just isnt a practical solution, but if left in a van or garden shed when not in use, expensive tools can become an easy target for thieves.

Its always a good idea to permanently mark tools with your name and business contact details as a deterrent to thieves, as visible markings are likely to reduce the resale value of items. Using an ultraviolet pen to mark tools with your name and postcode is also advisable. Although this is unlikely to prevent theft, it does mean that if discovered, stolen items can be identified as your property using an ultraviolet lamp and could be returned to you by the police. Registering valuable belongings on the UK national property register will also increase the chances of stolen items being returned to you.

As a first instance, safe storage is essential to keep expensive tools secure. If you cant store items securely at home, look for local storage providers to keep tools and equipment protected when not in use. Some self storage facilities are available from as little as 1 per day, making this a very reasonable security solution. Consider how much space youll need for the equipment you have, some storage providers are able to offer a range of unit sizes, so that you can upgrade as your business grows and your storage needs increase. Its worth thoroughly investigating the security of the space youre renting, a good storage company should have heat and smoke sensitive alarms, intruder alarms, flood lighting and CCTV in place to protect your belongings.

If you work in one geographical area, look for self storage in a convenient central location so that you dont have to transport your tools a long distance each day. If you work irregular hours, its important to find storage with flexible access, so that at the end of your working day you can return your tools securely to storage. If you need to empty a fully loaded van into storage each night, look for a storage space with covered loading bays that enable you to pull your vehicle right up to the unit, this way you can unload efficiently, sheltered from bad weather. Some self storage providers also have forklift trucks and pallet lifters to hand, which may be useful for large items. Having designated storage for your tools and equipment means you can keep core appliances in one place, transporting only the tools you need each day.

If you need to travel for a project which will last a few days or weeks, its worth looking for temporary self storage in that area, some self storage providers will rent storage spaces from a minimum of one day, so you wont have to compromise on security when away from home.

by: Paul Glenister

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