Every business, small or large, will accumulate a large amount of documents over the years. Many of these documents may likely contain sensitive information such as financial figures, client data, or personal employee information. To protect your business from fraud, theft, or other illegal activities that could be completed with sensitive information, documents should be stored and destroyed in a secure manner. Follow these tips for on-site document shredding procedures that can better protect your business.

Secure Company Documents

Any paper document containing essential information to the business, client, customer, or employee should be accounted for. A regular audit of documents with sensitive information minimizes the risk of fraud or theft. Employees should be trained to properly handle documents when storing these documents.

Store Documents Safely

When documents are to be destroyed, it is important not to throw them in the trash or recycling with other non-important documents. A business should have a security system implemented for storing any sensitive documents to be destroyed. A good way to go about this is to store documents in a locked storage bin that cannot be accessed by employees.

Hire Professionals

Hiring an outside company to destroy documents with on-site shredding is the best way to reduce the risk of these documents being stolen or inappropriately used by employees. A third party will provide a special locked bin to hold documents until time of shredding. During on-site shredding, an industrial shredder will be brought to the business to shred documents. Documents will be destroyed and the business owner will be able to oversee the process. Upon completion, a certificate will be presented to provide legal proof that documents are destroyed.

POUCH Self Storage makes it easy to protect your business. Call (800) 378-4598 to discuss more options about document storage and on-site document shredding. Don’t forget to ask us about all of our services for self-storage in Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino County.

True story: A new customer, we won’t say how old she is, was trying to figure out how she was going to get to the facility for her truck move, since she doesn’t have a car. Clarence told her, “Well, you can’t ride in the truck with me, it’s against the rules, but let us know when you find a ride”.

The next day, the customer called, all excited because she heard about this new ride service –

“No worries Clarence, I’m getting a ride from ‘Goober’!”

Have you ever felt your home may be a bit cluttered? As you collect different personal belongings throughout the years, or after holidays, it can be easy to run out of space to store your items at home. There are many reasons why it may not be an option to simply get rid of or donate extra stuff. Self-storage units are a great option for storing the items you don’t want to throw out, but just do not have enough space for.

There are many reasons why self storage can be helpful to anyone who has run out of closet, garage or other space. For example, if you have a lot of items used for seasonal activities such as skiing or snowboarding, holiday decorations, etc. there is no reason those items should be stored at home. For items you use sparingly, but still have a use for, self-storage units provide additional storage space that can be accessed regularly.

When you are looking for self storage in Orange, Los Angeles or San Bernardino Counties, POUCH Self Storage has many options available to suit your needs. Call one of Self Storage Specialists at 800-378-4598 or visit our website to learn more about our storage units, and other things we offer.

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Pouch customers are very loyal, even when they move to different city; there is no hesitation about renting with another POUCH location. Tustin customer was moving to our Trabuco location and taking advantage of our “We Move You Free” program .

No one likes to move. It can be time-consuming and can be a hassle. However, with the right plan and organization, moving can be a breeze. Whether you are moving items into storage , moving across town or across the country, these tips will help you more effectively load your moving truck.

Pack Everything Ahead of Time
Having a plan makes loading up the moving truck much easier. Pack everything into boxes that are clearly labeled by what the contents are and what room they belong in (kitchen, bathroom, etc.). Take apart furniture when possible, such as bed frames, dressers, and bookcases. Wrap larger items with padding, and wrap up fragile items, such as artwork and mirrors, with plastic wrap and padding.

Loading the Truck
Once everything is packed and ready to load into the moving truck, make sure there is a clear path from your home to your truck to make carrying everything easier. Keep in mind that heavier, bulky items, like furniture, should be loaded into the vehicle first. They should be placed around the edges of the walls to distribute the weight. Heavy boxes should be on the bottom, with lighter boxes stacked on top. Items should be packed tightly to prevent shifting in transit. Have one or two people in the truck responsible for packing the truck while others move boxes and other items.

Practice Safe Loading Procedures
With so many heavy items moving into the truck, it can be easy to get injured. Always lift by bending your knees, not at your waist, to prevent back injuries. If an item is too heavy, have two people carry it, or use a dolly. Always watch where you are walking to avoid tripping over items. If you are unsure about how to move something, get assistance from another person.

With POUCH Self Storage, moving your belongings is as easy as ever with our “We Move You Free” program. For more information about this program, and all our services in Orange, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties, including boxes for moving, call (800) 378-4598.

Do you have a stack of important paperwork sitting in your home or office that needs to be organized? It can be difficult to keep up with records management, especially when you have so many other things going on in your life. To get your problem under control, you should find an organizational system that works for you and then use self storage in Fullerton to keep your important documents safe. Here are tips for organizing and storing your documents.

Keep any documents that are difficult to replace in a fireproof safe at home.

There are certain documents that you simply cannot afford to lose. For example, your birth certificate, Social Security card, and will are all examples of documents that you should have on hand with you at all times. These documents can be placed in a locked safe and kept at home. You should not take them to self storage units because you will need to access them often.

Place tax returns in sturdy plastic containers and keep them inside climate controlled storage.

You should maintain your tax records for seven years after filing them with the IRS. The problem, of course, is that these tax records can take up a lot of space in your home or business. For that reason, you can take care of your tax records management by organizing important tax forms by year , placing them into plastic bins, and then using self storage units to store them.

Create categories for your other important documents and keep only what you need.

Over time, you will likely accumulate other important documents, like warranty information, payment records, and more, that you will want to hang on to for as long as you need them. This paperwork can be stored inside of a filing cabinet once it has been organized. Go through it occasionally to see what you should keep and what you can toss.

POUCH Self Storage offers jumbo storage units for individuals and businesses looking to store important items. You can find out more about our self storage units by contacting us at (800) 378-4598.

Packing fragile items during a move can be tricky, especially if you are trying to prepare to put them into storage units. The last thing you want to do is pack up a bunch of items and then discover that they were broken during the moving process. To avoid this, you should use the right packing supplies to move your personal possessions into a new home or self storage in Orange County.

Watch this video to find some tips for packing fragile items during a move. From using plenty of bubble wrap before you seal up a box to using packing supplies that are durable enough to withstand a move, you should follow these guidelines in order to prevent items from getting damaged.

Do you need help obtaining storage units? Call POUCH Self Storage at (800) 378-4598 to hear about the specials that we currently have on self storage units .

When you are preparing to move your belongings into a new home or storage units, there are packing supplies you will need to do it successfully. From boxes for moving in Anaheim to tape and scissors, you should be fully prepared before you do anything. Check out some of the packing supplies you will need to make your move the right way.

Moving Boxes

While you might be tempted to find a bunch of free boxes to use for moving purposes, you should invest in quality moving boxes that will get the job done. The last thing you want to do is pack your things into boxes that will break right in the middle of your move. Sturdy moving boxes are also ideal for packing away in storage units.

Packing Tape

Quality moving boxes will keep your things safe, but they will need to be sealed shut with packing tape to make sure they don’t bust open when you are carrying them. Packing tape will also keep your items secure and prevent anyone from gaining access to them.

Packing Paper and Bubble Wrap

Chances are, you have many items that could potentially break during a move if they are loose inside of your packing boxes. You can stop this from happening by adding packing paper or bubble wrap to boxes that aren’t completely full.

Labels and Markers

Once you arrive at your final destination, you will want to know what is inside each of your moving boxes. Make this easier by labeling them clearly and by keeping boxes with similar items in the same general area. This is an essential step if you are going to be putting boxes into storage units.

Box Cutters and Scissors

Opening your boxes and removing your belongings from them will be a real chore if you don’t have something that can cut through your packing tape. Keep box cutters or scissors handy throughout your move.

POUCH Self Storage specializes in providing people with storage units. You can call us at (800) 378-4598 to reserve one for yourself before your next move.

Renting storage units is an excellent way to store your items without wasting space in your homes or office. However, in order to make the most of your self storage space in Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino County, you need to come up with a plan for how you’re going to arrange your items inside of your self storage units. Otherwise, there’s a good chance that you’ll have trouble finding items you need quickly and will only end up doing some serious re-organizing as a result.

Before you put anything into a self storage unit, make sure the unit is big enough to house all of your belongings. Then decide which boxes or items you won’t need as often as others and designate space towards the back of the unit for them. You should also make sure that all of your things are packed properly, using quality packing supplies so that nothing will get damaged as you move into the unit.

POUCH Self Storage has storage units of all shapes and sizes. Call us at (800) 378-4598 or visit us at www.pouchselfstorage.com to discover how climate controlled storage can benefit you and to get information on other services we offer.

Moving can be hard work. Fortunately, with the right planning it can go smoothly. If you’re getting ready to move extra belongings into your new home, office or self storage unit in Orange, San Bernardino or Los Angeles County, knowing how many boxes you will need can help ease the moving process.

Having the right amount of packing supplies can be helpful when moving your things into a new home, office, or storage unit. To estimate the number of boxes you will need, take into account the size of your current space and the amount of belongings each person owns. Judging how many boxes you might need to pack a room, such as the bathroom, can be easier than judging how many boxes each person may need. Observing how much you will move from each room will help you correctly estimate the number of boxes you will need for your move.

If you are looking to move your items into a storage unit , contact a Self Storage Specialist at POUCH Self Storage at by calling (800) 378-4598, or visiting us online. We have a wide variety of packing supplies and storage units to choose from. We look forward to hearing from you!