6.10.11
It was brought to my attention that the BBC had written a rather negative article on self storage. The article can be read in full in the link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14718478
There is a point which Tom de Castella & Kate Dailey have made which I would like to comment on.
"newspapers have found horror stories where people have forked out thousands of pounds to keep their possessions in storage for years on end, despite never visiting the warehouse to take them out."
Every person who uses self storage is made aware of the costs involved before they sign a rental agreement. If they want to fork out thousands of pounds using self storage that's their choice, I wouldn't describe it as a 'horror story'. If the customer doesn't want to visit their goods, they don't have to - it's their choice. As long as the customer is made aware of the costs before the agreement is signed, that's all that matters.
This is a quote from storagejunkie in the comments section:
"Self storage is used for many reasons - moves, break ups, lack of space. We help UK businesses by providing affordable space especially in the start up process. Most in the NW are old factories and warehouses that have been renovated and not 'new monstrosities'. We also give space to charities, often free to help their cause and help with fundraising. Storage is a solution to an expanding country."
Even though 10-20% of self storage customers are from the business sector and the majority of domestic customers are house movers using storage for 6-8weeks it seems that some members of the media seem to think that self storage is becoming "a worry for society. People are using valuable land in prime areas of overcrowded cities like New York and London to build these warehouses, spending money on renting the units and in the process accumulating more and more stuff."
To summarise, storagejunkie hit the nail on the head. Storage is a solution to an expanding country.
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BBC Article 'The Self Storage Craze'
Scott Self Storage - Charity Bike Ride
28.6.11
CYCLE THE SOLWAY If you enjoy cycling, why not join us in a gentle ride along quiet, flat country roads, through picturesque villages, in an unspoilt and relatively undiscovered part of | |
Scott Self Storage, together with Solway Communications, are organising the Solway 50K and Solway 25K which will take place on Sunday 7th. August 2011. Proceeds from the ride will be donated to the Eden Valley Hospice. | |
The circular ride starts and finishes at the Border Reiver pub on in |
You are able to contribute and help make this event a success by
Participating as a cyclist
Forwarding this information on to others who may participate
Donating to a worthwhile cause
Sponsor a rider
Volunteering as a marshall
Scott Self Storage Helping CFM Cash for Kids
24.3.11
Cash for kids is the official charity of local radio station CFM. They provide a helping hand to disadvantaged children in Cumbria and South West Scotland. Every year Cash for kids raise thousands of pounds to support local children who suffer abuse or neglect, are disabled or have special needs or those who simply need extra care or guidance.
In 2008 Cash for kids raised over £124,000
In 2009 Cash for kids raised over £183,000
In 2010 Cash for kids raised over £240,000
With our help at Scott Self Storage, Cash for Kids is hoping to raise £275,000 in 2011.
Here are some of the organisations that Cash for Kids has rasied money for:
Eden House Children's Hospice, First Friends Nursery, Gosforth Nursery and Out of School Club, Huntley Avenue Short Break Home, Maryport Boys and Girls Club, Mirehouse Community Centre, Walton Parish Playground Refurbishment, West Cumbria Domestic Violence Service Freedom Project and West Cumbria Group for Riding for the Disabled Association, 2nd Maryport Scouts, Barnardo’s, Carlisle and District Able to Play, West Cumbria Young Carers, Workington Sea Cadets, West Cumbria Domestic Violence, Safety Net, Carlisle Youthzone
Cash for kids is the official charity of local radio station CFM. They provide a helping hand to disadvantaged children in Cumbria and South West Scotland. Every year Cash for kids raise thousands of pounds to support local children who suffer abuse or neglect, are disabled or have special needs or those who simply need extra care or guidance.
In 2008 Cash for kids raised over £124,000
In 2009 Cash for kids raised over £183,000
In 2010 Cash for kids raised over £240,000
With our help at Scott Self Storage, Cash for Kids is hoping to raise £275,000 in 2011.
Here are some of the organisations that Cash for Kids has rasied money for:
Eden House Children's Hospice, First Friends Nursery, Gosforth Nursery and Out of School Club, Huntley Avenue Short Break Home, Maryport Boys and Girls Club, Mirehouse Community Centre, Walton Parish Playground Refurbishment, West Cumbria Domestic Violence Service Freedom Project and West Cumbria Group for Riding for the Disabled Association, 2nd Maryport Scouts, Barnardo’s, Carlisle and District Able to Play, West Cumbria Young Carers, Workington Sea Cadets, West Cumbria Domestic Violence, Safety Net, Carlisle Youthzone
Sports Clubs
Cockermouth Swimming Club, Ellenborough Athletic Club, Maryport Monsters Football Club, Northbank Under 9's Football Club, St Bedes Junior Football Club.
7.2.2011
We are proud to announce that we are the first self storage company to bring mobile storage to Cumbria
It's a very simple concept that saves money, time and effort. Storing the easy way can be explained in five steps.
1. We deliver a 35sqft wooden crate to your house
2. You load the mobile storage crate with your belongings
3. We collect the mobile storage crate
4. We store the mobile storage crate for as long as you require
5. We deliver the mobile crate after the rental period
CLICK FOR IMAGES OF MOBILE STORAGE
We are proud to announce that we are the first self storage company to bring mobile storage to C
It's a very simple concept that saves money, time and effort. Storing the easy way can be explained in five steps.
1. We deliver a 35sqft wooden crate to your house
2. You load the mobile storage crate with your belongings
3. We collect the mobile storage crate
4. We store the mobile storage crate for as long as you require
5. We deliver the mobile crate after the rental period
CLICK FOR IMAGES OF MOBILE STORAGE
It's that easy and convenient!
If you don't need instant access to your belongings then we are confident that we can save you time and money. We believe that you can save up to 80% time and effort compared to traditional self storage.
SAVE TIME (no travelling between home & store)
SAVE MONEY (no expensive van hire)
LESS EFFORT (you only load once – at home)
NO LONG DISTANCE LIFTING (parked as close as possible)
NO DEPOSIT (simply pay as you store)
Scott Self Storage entering the world of social networking...
28.01.2011
A new year has quickly come upon us and in 2011 all media and business information seems to evolve around social networking. You name it facebook, twitter, youtube, and flickr have some sections of society totally engrossed. This means we at Scott Self Storage are not going to miss a trick and have decided to jump on the social networking bandwagon.
We have just set up a facebook page, click here to view it. It gives the obvious contact details and business description but if you become a fan you will be kept up to date with any special offers. Even if you don't need storage yourself at the moment, you may eventually need it one day. Become a fan of us!
Also check out our blog page http://scottselfstorageuk.blogspot.com/ here you can follow our blog and keep up to date with any industry news!
A new year has quickly come upon us and in 2011 all media and business information seems to evolve around social networking. You name it facebook, twitter, youtube, and flickr have some sections of society totally engrossed. This means we at Scott Self Storage are not going to miss a trick and have decided to jump on the social networking bandwagon.
We have just set up a facebook page, click here to view it. It gives the obvious contact details and business description but if you become a fan you will be kept up to date with any special offers. Even if you don't need storage yourself at the moment, you may eventually need it one day. Become a fan of us!
Also check out our blog page http://scottselfstorageuk.blogspot.com/ here you can follow our blog and keep up to date with any industry news!
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