As businesses change, their need to optimize office space often increases, whether they are growing their business or downsizing.  With rising rents and the current economic climate, finding affordable adequate office space can be challenging. Fortunately, there is a simple, cost-effective solution that can help businesses save money and free up office space: temporary or permanent storage facilities.  Whether business is expanding or downsizing, storage facilities are a great way to save money.  Here are some cost-effective ways to utilize storage facilities:

Growing a Business

Using storage facilities can help growing businesses save money on office space by freeing up room for additional employees without having to move to a larger office or rent additional office space. With the right storage facility, businesses can enjoy peace of mind knowing their important documents, equipment, and furniture will be safely stored, without having to relocate.  Storage facilities allow you to storing items you don’t need to access on a regular basis such as documents, financials, or equipment.  By taking advantage of storage facilities, you can store away these items to free up much needed space for other purposes.

Downsizing a Business

If you are looking to downsize your business, many storage facilities can help by permanently or temporarily allowing you to store important documents, equipment, furniture and more,  to move to a smaller, more affordable office for permanently on-site employment, becoming hybrid or work from home. In addition to saving money, storage facilities provide added flexibility, allowing businesses to downsize their office space when needed. Storage facilities are typically much cheaper than rent, and you only pay for the space you need. 

Another cost saving storage solution whether you’re growing or downsizing is document scanning and data capture services.  Not only are these storage solutions cost effective, but you have access to all your documents at the touch of a keyboard.  Document scanning and data capture provide ways for businesses to streamline their operations and become more efficient.  Today, more businesses are turning to document handling services to help them digitize their data and documents to allow them to search documents electronically saving valuable space, time, and effort. Document scanning and data capture services convert paper documents into digital formats such as PDFs, JPEGs, and other image formats. These services typically leverage advanced technologies such as optical character recognition (OCR) to extract data from the documents and automatically capture it into the relevant systems. This helps businesses to streamline their processes and save time and money.

Looking for cost effective space saving solutions? Whether you are downsizing or expanding, D.J. McGauley provides on-site storage along with document scanning and capture services. If your office is crowded with excess furniture, marketing materials, or trade show booth materials, financial or business documents and want to free up space, we can help by offering affordable storage solutions along with document handling services. We will pack it up,  pick it up and store all your accounting files, marketing materials, furniture or other office-related products and store them in our climate-controlled warehouse. We provide short- and long-term storage solutions.

D.J. McGauley has the perfect space saving solutions for you. Contact us to find out more. Visit our website, https://www.djmcgauleyandassociates.com/, email [email protected] or contact us at 416-239-1931 to learn more.

7 MONEY SAVING TIPS

By following these tips, you can save money on your office renovations and get the most out of your budget. With a little bit of research and planning, you can create a beautiful and functional office space.

1. Shop around for the best prices: Compare the prices of different contractors, materials, and furniture to ensure you are getting the best deals. A good rule of thumb is to get at least three quotes from three different contractors. Be sure to consider the quality of service and response time in getting the quote, reputation of the vendor, references and any warranties or guarantees offered. Once you have narrowed down your options, you can decide.
2. Reuse office furniture: Instead of purchasing all new office furniture, consider reusing existing furniture, purchasing used furniture or a mixture of all three. This will save money.
3. Choose energy-efficient fixtures: Investing in energy-efficient light fixtures, insulation, and heating/cooling systems can save you money overall.
4. Look for discounts: Take advantage of discounts when you buy bulk items, such as paint and carpeting.
5. Negotiate: Do not be afraid to negotiate with contractors and/or suppliers to get the best possible prices. If prices are too high for your wallet, work with your contactor/supplier to ensure you get the best value, most contactors/suppliers would welcome the opportunity for your business.
6. Hire an experienced office designer:   Hiring an office designer can save money on office renovations by utilizing affordable materials, researching cost-effective furniture, and considering refurbishing existing furniture or fixtures. They can also investigate used furniture or fixtures, negotiate with vendors for discounts, and shop around for the best deals. Additionally, they can investigate using space-saving solutions, such as multi-functional furniture, to make better use a smaller space. Lastly, utilizing natural light, rather than artificial lighting, can also help save money.
7. Find an experienced IT/network specialist: Working with an IT specialist to streamline your technology may be a smart investment. By hiring a professional to evaluate your current tech setup, you can save money on unnecessary purchases and upgrades. Not only can a specialist help you to identify which pieces of technology you need to keep up with modern trends and demands, they can also provide advice on the most cost-effective solutions. With the right specialist on board, you can be sure that you are getting the most bang for your buck. Investing in a computer specialist now may just be the ticket to saving on office renovations .

D.J. McGauley & Associates Inc. provides a range of services to help businesses and help you save money. Our project management team oversees all your renovation needs, from design to permitting, tendering and construction management, professional IT services, storage and furniture sourcing. Whether you are doing a small renovation or a complete build-out, our experienced team will collaborate with you, other staff, building management, and various trades to ensure your project runs smoothly.

Let us make your workspace vision come to life by creating the exact look and feel you want, while keeping you on time and on budget. We are proud to have been helping businesses since 1992 and have received glowing testimonials from satisfied clients.

Visit our website, https://www.djmcgauleyandassociates.com/, email [email protected] or contact us at 416-239-1931 to learn more.

When considering an office renovation, the physical space, the layout, the décor, and the technical services are some of the most important considerations to keep in mind.  This is where you and your employees are going to spend most of your time. Poorly designed offices may end up costing the employer money and productivity.  Employees who don’t feel comfortable in their work environment tend to underperform. But there inevitably comes a time when we all need a change. You may get away with a simple coat of paint. But sometimes a little bit more is required to keep up with growth and maintain productivity.

Here are some top considerations when renovating your office space.

PLACEMENT OF SERVICES

One of the major problems encountered when doing an office renovation is that the design overhaul is driven by someone who doesn’t perform the work in that specific physical space. Workflow, space requirements, and desk space are all important considerations. Sometimes it’s the small things that need to be kept in mind. Does this job require a lot of binding, mailing, or photocopying? What about power and data? Where should the hook-ups be? Think about the angle of the computer screen. If it’s against a window, it can cause headaches or migraines.

FURNITURE ORIENTATION

Desk and chair placement is very important to employees. People prefer to face their office door so that they can see people coming in. Employees don’t want to have their backs to their doors because it makes them feel snuck up upon. Additionally, investing in high-quality ergonomic chairs is one of the smartest decisions you can make. A good quality chair says that you, the employer, value employee comfort. Plus, you’ll get many more years out of a quality chair before a replacement is needed.  

THE GLASS FISHBOWL

Today’s modern office spaces are usually designed with a lot of glass. While it may look modern and stylish, and be the trend of the day, employees don’t want to feel that they are in a fishbowl, always being watched. They also don’t want to be distracted by anyone who passes by. Privacy film (or frosting film) is a great solution. Generally, set at a height between 36 inches and 54 inches, Privacy Film offers enough privacy from the outside common spaces but still allows enough light to filter in.

MEETING AREAS & COMMON SPACES

One of the most important considerations an employer can make when renovating is to craft a realistic plan for the number of offices, common spaces and meeting rooms that are required. To do this, an analysis of full-time, part-time, contractors and work-at-home employees should be taken. On any given day, how many offices are needed? How many meeting rooms? Should you augment your space with “Phone Booth” meeting spaces?  What about support services? Which offices need computers and internet access? What about storage space? Does it make better financial sense to keep your storage on-site, or should you catalogue and archive it at a less expensive offsite storage facility? The question becomes…why pay expensive rent year-round, for material you only access once or twice a year?

With so many considerations to keep track of and implement, sometimes it’s best to entrust your office renovation to the people who do it all the time. At D.J. McGauley & Associates, we have decades of experience, which allows us to predict project hurdles and proactively address challenges. We ask the right questions and analyze your business goals to ensure your renovation adds value to your organization and provide a single point of contact to coordinate all aspects of the project. 

Call us. We’re here to help.

D.J. McGauley & Associates have decades of experience, which allows us to anticipate project hurdles and proactively address challenges before they become problems and necessitate expensive changes. We listen to your business needs and goals to ensure the results add value to your organization. We provide a single point of contact to coordinate all aspects of the project. 

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Need Extra Space?  

If you have to store files, furniture or any miscellaneous items and don’t have the space in your current office, we can help.  With climate controlled, secure storage, we will take care of your excess content and keep an accurate inventory for you so you know what’s there.

If you are renovating your office and need temporary off site storage, we can help. We will break down your furniture, pack your content and store it. Then, when you need it, we will deliver and place your furniture as requested.

If you have seasonal staff, and you need to store the furniture and files during the off-season – we can help.

Call us today at 416-239-1931 and save value real estate space and money!