Make the most of your office space
Did you start 2019 with good intentions around working smarter? Your work space has a big impact on concentration. Read on to see how to be more focused.
Cookes – A family business that works with you.
When you look for a self-storage unit to start up your business, keep your stock or to just move your furniture into for a short time, you probably don’t think much further than the cost. But there’s more to finding the right unit that meets the eye. If you’re familiar with the Cookes brand, you’ll […]
We’re having a party, and you’re invited.
This November is Cookes Storage’s 3rd birthday – and what a fabulous 3 years it has been. We’ve grown. In 2015 we opened with a single floor of units, 98 in all. This year we’ve completed our expansion to open our 301st unit. We’ve not only grown in size, we doubled our staff too. But […]
Forget about the spring clean – it’s time for the winter declutter
Move over spring clean, that time has gone. Now we’re planning ahead for the long winter to come. There’re plenty of things to do to prepare our homes for winter, not least those chores we all try to avoid, like clearing out the gutters, filling the log store and insulating the pipes. Not all jobs […]
Businesses that you can run from a storage unit
Deciding to branch out on your own in business and becoming self-employed can be a daunting, but equally exciting experience. There’s a few things you need to consider. Getting your finances in order, employing a good accountant, getting your marketing and branding correct – and finding the right base to work from. If your business […]
Choosing the right cleaner for your office and home
Whether at work or at home, your environment is much more pleasant if it is clean and organised. Whenever an office is disorganised or is in need of a good deep clean, there can be a negative impact on the business, as workers become unhappy and the company becomes a lot less streamlined and productive. […]