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For small businesses, seasonal inventory and supplies can create a storage headache. From holiday decorations to promotional materials, finding a secure and efficient way to store items that are only used part of the year is essential. Rental removal crates provide an innovative solution, offering durability, flexibility, and sustainability, all while saving precious office or retail space.

In today’s post, we’ll explore how rental crates can transform the way small businesses handle seasonal storage and why they are an ideal choice for managing fluctuating inventory needs.

The Challenges of Seasonal Storage for Small Businesses

Small businesses face unique challenges when it comes to seasonal items:

• Limited Storage Space: Most small businesses operate in compact spaces, leaving little room for storing off-season inventory.
• Cost of Permanent Storage Solutions: Renting additional storage facilities can be expensive, particularly for items only used

The Christmas Logistics Challenge

The festive season represents a critical period for UK businesses, with retail sales typically increasing by up to 40% during December according to the Office for National Statistics. This surge creates unprecedented logistical demands, requiring businesses to adapt their storage and handling solutions rapidly. At the heart of this seasonal challenge lies the need for flexible, efficient systems that can transform potential chaos into streamlined operations.

The Hidden Operational Tsunami of Christmas Trading

Every November, the UK's commercial landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. The British Retail Consortium's latest retail sales monitor indicates that the Christmas trading period can account for up to 30% of annual retail sales. This intensity demands sophisticated logistics solutions, particularly

Whether it’s your first time moving or your tenth, moving house is always more work than you expect. Moving can be exciting, but it needs a lot of organisation if you’re going to make it to the other end in one piece!

One of the key elements of a smooth move is knowing when to start packing. Leaving everything until the last minute can add unnecessary stress, while starting too early could disrupt your daily routine. So, when is the best time to begin packing and how can you make sure you’re prepared?

Read our guide to the best time to start packing for your move.

Is there a good time to start packing for your move?

The simple answer is yes! Being prepared can save you a lot of stress and help make your move far more manageable. It’s always best to give yourself more time than you think you need, as packing can often take longer than expected. Some of the benefits of starting early include:

Ease stress

One of the biggest advantages of starting to

There is a major logistical challenge for retailers when it comes to shipping in, storing and selling produce. By its very nature, fresh produce is only fresh for a limited amount of time and if it’s not stored and handled correctly, fresh produce is liable to become bruised or damaged. This puts it at prime risk of being wasted which will end up hitting your bottom line. 

However, did you know that the type of transit and storage crates you use for fresh produce can make a real difference to its quality and keep it fresher for longer? Choosing the right supermarket crates can help keep your fresh produce protected from damaged and in conditions which will maintain its freshness thanks to a range of purpose-designed attributes and built-in features.  

If you’re moving soon and planning to move all your possessions yourself, be prepared to lift and move a wide variety of boxes and other containers. 

While small, light boxes can be quick and easy to move, larger or heavier ones can pose some challenges. While the difficulty of physically moving them is obviously a factor, this can also pose a risk of damaging other items while moving large boxes around, or even severely injuring yourself. 

Lifting objects incorrectly commonly leads to muscle strain and injuries. This is the case even when they aren’t overly heavy, but the risk is exacerbated significantly when they are. 

Thankfully we’ve listed some

Secure storage containers and tamper proof packaging don’t get much more vital than when used in the pharmaceutical industry. Safe storage boxes and crates are necessary for the transit and stocking of drugs and medicines in chemists, hospitals, medical rooms and first aid posts throughout the land.

These medicine boxes need to be easy to handle and strong to discourage pilfering, as well as withstand bumps while travelling and rigid enough for sturdy stacking. Cardboard is a definite no-no!

So, what’s the alternative? During transfer and medical storage, temper evident containers holding pharmaceutical items, with or without warning boxes, must be kept safe, clean and dry. These are all things that moisture proof boxes, like lidded polypropylene crates or totes, happen to be very good at.

How does the pharmaceutical industry use tamper resistant containers?

Lockable storage containers may

Floors, doors and walls are parts of your premises or home that aren't easy or cheap to replace. Though carpets, tiles, wooden flooring and décor might stand up to lightweight from ordinary day-to-day activities, any kind of heavy movement, such as renovations or moving can risk permanent damage to these features of your property.

Preparation is an important part of any DIY or renovation work, helping to protect your property from serious and permanent damage. Correx sheets can help provide the barrier you need, so that you can begin your project confident you're protecting your space.

Learn more about what is Correx and how you put it to use.

What is Correx?

When it comes to dirt and dust, plastic sheeting might bear some of the brunt but heavy footfall, weighty machinery, dropped tools or large belongings being manoeuvred through tight spaces can take their toll on floors, walls, ceilings and even windows. It's worth making a small investment

With the General Election on the horizon, the pressure is on to deliver a seamless voting system on 4^th July 2024.

There are strict policies and procedures in place and security is paramount – and so is how polling station equipment is stored and transported, which can often be overlooked.

phs Teacrate has a range of plastic tote boxes/crates with attached lids - ideal for use for on polling day to safely transport ballot papers, boxes and other materials in and out of the polling station. Unlike cardboard boxes, Teacrate’s plastic hire crates are strong and sturdy. They are easy to carry and won’t split, bend or crush. Their robust attached lids can have security seals applied so that the contents is

Moving house is never an easy task. Packing up all of your belongings, from the large to the small, is much trickier than people realise, especially if you want to get it right. Effective packing can make your move less stressful and ensure all of your items arrive safely – including your bed.

Mattresses can cost hundreds or even thousands of pounds. It also takes some time to break in your mattress so you can achieve that perfect night’s sleep. So, when it comes to moving house, you’ll want to take good care of your sleeping companion by using a mattress storage bag to ensure that it arrives undamaged at your new home. Mattress bags are essential not only for preventing physical damage but also for protecting against pests like bed bugs, which can cause significant damage and infestation.

Read more about mattress moving bags and how they could make a big difference to your next move.

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