Giving a helping hand this Christmas
You may already know that at Cookes we love to work with local businesses to help them grow, but you may not know that we also do what we can to support small charities as well. It’s possibly not something you’ve thought about, but charities are often recipients of large amounts of donations, and they […]
Top tips for sharing a house
Sharing a house with another person can be exciting, but leaves plenty of room for tension as well. Whether you’re leaving home for the first time, sharing with friends or moving in with a partner, there’s a few tips to making sure your new home doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Sharing money Money is always […]
Preparing your garden for autumn
As the children head off back to school, it does start to feel like summer is over. The official end of summer isn’t actually until 22 September – which means there’s still time to enjoy the last bit of sunshine, and start getting your garden ready for autumn. Enjoy the summer harvest All of […]
With storage units offering business services, why choose anyone else?
You might think that working for a storage company doesn’t involve a great deal of customer interaction. Visit Cookes Storage and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. It’s a hub for business, full of friendly chatter and a cup of coffee always on hand for visitors. That’s because storage in the UK is a rapidly growing entity, […]
How self storage helps your small business grow
We are a nation of entrepreneurs – over 99% of businesses in the UK are classed as an SME (Small to Medium Enterprise). Around 76% of these are single person businesses – and that number grows almost every year. Here at Cookes we know all about being a small business – after all, our sister […]
Keeping your home safe and secure
Have you ever wondered how secure your home is? With rising concerns over burglaries, homeowners need to be a little more savvy in taking care these days. The police say that homes with no security measures are five times more likely to be targeted than those with some simple security in place security. At Cookes […]