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3 Signs You’re Ready To Expand Your Business

Building your own business takes vision, energy and commitment. At Heathhall Business Centre we pride ourselves on fostering new entrepreneurial talent and helping local businesses to grow in our central business hub.

But once you’re up and running, how do you know when it’s time to take the next step? Look for these 3 signs that it’s time to expand.

 

1. You Need A Bigger Premises

Are you struggling to store enough stock or have enough working space for your team?

Your business can’t grow efficiently without enough physical space. Inadequate storage space isn’t just a day to day inconvenience but will cost your business money as you’ll need to order stock more regularly to keep up with regular demand or else risk losing your customers to the competition.

Our business storage units are all available with flexible lease agreements – so you can take on more or less space to suit your requirements.

 

2. Your Business Is Seasonal

Does your business rely on a particular season or festive period for its main source of income? If you’re starting to feel the pinch during quieter months, monitor seasonal cycles and develop alternative revenue streams to tide you over during the off-season.

Whether you specialise in gluten-free Christmas puds or bespoke barbecue builds, it makes sense to phase in your big expansion across peak trading months. This is when your cash flow will be most healthy and your customer engagement at its peak. Just don’t let this detract from your core business.

 

3. It’s Time To Tackle New Goals

Growing a successful business over the long term requires adaptability – your readiness to anticipate and react to change. It can be easy to get complacent if you’ve consistently met and exceeded all of your goals. If you feel like you’ve hit a plateau it could be time to re-evaluate your business plan and look for your next steps.

Start by researching trends in your industry, following market leaders on social media and searching for industry specific stories using Google’s ‘News’ search tool. This will help you anticipate the ‘next big thing’ and prepare your business accordingly.

 

Looking to expand your business?

Whether you need extra storage space, a new retail unit or additional workshop space to accommodate your expansion plans – we have a range of commercial units available in Dumfries to suit all business types.

Contact our expert team today to get the best deal on commercial units to rent in Dumfries.

Tenants on Heathhall Industrial Estate

Heathhall Business Centre is home to a vibrant community of tenants each of whom have seen their businesses flourish within our retail, industrial, workshop and trade counter units in Dumfries.

Who are our tenants?

Here at Heathhall, we have a true melting pot of entrepreneurial talent, housing exciting e-commerce start-ups alongside large established companies.

Rowland Park is just one tenant who took on one of his first trade counter units in Dumfries here on the estate and has successfully grown his business at Heathhall.

The Wood Fuel Co-Operative

Rowland Park established The Wood Fuel Cooperative in 2011 as a means of combining the buying power of its members to secure large discounts on wood fuel from the big brands. Choosing Heathhall for their first trade counter unit in Dumfries, the company quickly expanded taking on three purpose built storage units in the heart of the estate. Rowland describes the estate as ‘a first-class location’ with great visibility and easy access for customers.

To learn more about Rowland’s thriving business and other tenants on the estate, visit our Case Studies section.

Why should your business choose Heathhall?

Whether you’re looking for additional office space, secure storage or trade counter units in Dumfries – we have the right commercial unit for you. Our commercial properties benefit from:

  • Flexible licence and lease agreements
  • Opportunity to take on extra space or combine units as your business evolves
  • Ideal central location with easy access to Dumfries and the A75 connecting the Central Belt and the South
  • Unbranded commercial units
  • Individual utility supplies
  • Welfare facilities
  • Network of shops, services and other businesses on site
  • High-speed broadband and state of the art digital security

We also have open land available to rent and as with all of our units, these can be combined with extra storage, an office, workshop, industrial or retail units to suit your needs.

Looking for trade counter units in Dumfries? Get in touch for a no-obligation quote and our team will find you the best deal on the right unit for your business.

Business Document Storage Space is Essential

Regardless of your size or sector, every business is required to file and store appropriate paperwork. Having your documents in order from the outset will keep administration costs to a minimum and enable you to focus on growing your business.

Our secure business storage space in Dumfries provides protection for your essential documents and peace of mind for the years to come.

How long should I store old documents?

Businesses in the UK are required by HMRC to produce up to 7 years of company records, on request. This includes accounting records, tax returns and VAT paperwork.

Failure to produce accounting records carries a hefty £3000 fine or you may risk disqualification as a company director if you operate as a limited company.

Why might I need to produce documents?

Should your business be audited or come under legal investigation at any time, your historical records will provide the evidence you need to protect your company.

How should I store my business documents?

Digital copies, if you have them, should be stored in password protected electronic files. We recommend saving a copy to an external hard drive or USB device too, just in case.

Hard copies and essential documents that cannot be easily replaced should be stored in an easily accessible and secure location.

But document storage requires additional space and resources that many businesses simply don’t have.

Our business storage space in Dumfries benefits from:

  • Pin code protection allowing you complete control over archive access
  • 24 hour CCTV monitoring and a comprehensive digital security system as standard
  • Easy access from anywhere in Scotland and the south due to our central location – access and transport your papers easily at any time
  • Flexible agreements allowing you to change the size of your storage unit as your business needs evolve
  • Shelving provided for hassle free organisation, business storage customers also benefit from 10% off all packaging materials available on-site

Looking to rent business storage space in Dumfries? Contact us today for the best deal on storage for your business.

On the Move? Removal Service in Dumfries

Think moving house has to be stressful? At Heathhall Business Centre we’ve got you covered. Take the pressure off by renting a personal storage unit or simply let us take care of the removals. We offer a comprehensive removal service in Dumfries and if you prefer to do it yourself, we’ll put you in touch with our van hire partner for the best deal.

Removal Service in Dumfries

Personal Storage

Move, store or de-clutter at a time to suit you with your own secure personal storage room. Our units are protected by 24 hour CCTV, can be reserved in advance so they’re ready when you are and we’ll even provide equipment like trolleys and pallet trucks for your move.

Box Shop

Your one-stop-shop for moving and packaging materials. We stock boxes of all sizes, bubble wrap, packing tape and other essentials. Simply buy online and collect when you’re ready. Worried about damage to your furniture? We can supply protective covers for mattresses, armchairs and sofas, as well as general dust covers.

Don’t forget, our personal storage customers get 10% off all packaging materials!

Removal Service in Dumfries

We aim to provide everything you need for your move and that includes transport and moving equipment. Using a comprehensive removal service in Dumfries will not only take the pressure off but save you valuable time and money. We use only the most trusted local removal companies and for those who prefer to take care of moving day themselves, we can get you the best deal on van hire too.

Van Hire

Planning to move everything yourself? Our specially selected van hire partner will make sure you have the right van for the job, at the right price.

Planning your next move? Get in touch with our team today to discuss the best storage and removal options for your requirements and budget.