If you felt some trembling or shaking around you, probably you did not realize that there was a real earthquake in our area but when you found out that what you felt was an earthquake, you talked up the situation with everyone around you.

When something goes wrong, we like to tell everyone about the incident. When something good happens, we like to tell people about the event.

We also have a great story to tell about our Jiffy Self Storage Toronto building. There was a rumble from within the bowels of our Toronto storage building but our reinforced concrete building survived quake trauma entirely intact. Our 6-inch reinforced concrete floors, ceilings and sturdy columns continued to protect our Toronto storage customers stuff unscathed. We are glad that we overbuilt the Toronto storage building so our customers can have peace of mind that when they choose to store their stuff at Jiffy Self Storage Toronto, their goods leave in the same condition as the first day they came in.

Does anyone out there have an earthquake tale? We’d love to hear from you. Let us know what happened in the comments section of this blog.

Between the extremes lies a unique option which is proving to be highly effective for a growing number of companies. A new breed of self-storage facility has emerged, designed explicitly to meet the needs of businesses. With a range of basic services including internet connectivity, security, climate-controlled warehouses, meeting space, and parcel reception and handling, many companies are finding that their needs can be met without the costs of renting traditional warehousing space and services.

Robin Moore and his wife Anita discovered the self-storage option over three years ago. From their home in Barrie, the Moores operate Favourite British Imports Ltd., a company that imports and distributes British confections and groceries.

With a delivery area stretching from Sarnia to north of Barrie, they needed a centralized storage facility, one that could accommodate the company’s unique needs.

“We have a fluctuating business in which our inventory needs are much higher at certain times than others, so we needed a facility that could offer us flexibility throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to grow if necessary,” explains Moore. The Moores found what they needed at Jiffy Storage for Business, a self-storage facility located in Toronto.

There they discovered that space could be rented on a monthly basis, allowing them to take only the space the company required at different points throughout the year. While entrepreneurs like the Moores make up much of the tenant base at such facilities, there are also benefits for larger companies, according to Allan Barkin, president of Jiffy Storage. “The key here is that it is not necessary for a company- of any size- to invest in a large space based on what they think they may need in the future,” says Barkin. Despite the numerous advantages, Barkin and Moore agree that the self-storage route is not for everyone. For most companies, however, it is one more option that should be considered in the quest for the perfect space.

Jeff knows that ceilings are extra high at Jiffy, so the more he stacks, the more he saves. Jeff rents a 5ft x 5ft locker most of the year. However, Jeff knows that when he needs more space, he can get it on demand. Jeff likes to say that he is very happy with this “storage-on-demand” concept. He is never short of space and only rents additional storage space as he needs it.

Jiffy Self Storage also receives deliveries for Jeff. This way Jeff does not have to waste valuable time waiting for deliveries of important books and documents. He also has arranged with a courier company to replenish his locker with stock. All this has made it easy for Jeff to run his speaking business and free up space in his house that otherwise was used to stock various books.

Since Jeff is using Jiffy Self Storage facilities for business purposes, the cost of storage is a legitimate expense for his business. And now that HST will be fact on July 1, 2010, his business expenses will be reduced due to increased input credits allowed with the increase to 13% HST from 5% GST.

Jeff is happy that he has found an easy way to keep his stock in a good condition without taking up valuable living space in his home.

Jiffy Self Storage welcomes businesses that need similar storage services with optional services such as parcel receiving and package holding services. Jiffy business tenants let Jiffy Self Storage staff do the waiting so they can get on with being more productive generating new business.

Are you looking to be more productive? Call Jiffy Self Storage for more information.

But many persons feel that people should not be influenced with bonuses when they rent storage space from a Toronto self storage company. They feel that storage space should be strictly rented on merit rather than travel points. We also feel the same way about travel miles, but the reason that Jiffy Self Storage offers points to affiliate members of these premium credit cards is not to influence them one way or the other; it is because we want to enhance their storage experience even more and provide them even greater value.

If you check out Self Storage in Toronto, whether you are a collector of Air Miles or Aeroplan Miles, you will find out that Toronto storage company, Jiffy Self Storage, is the only Toronto mini storage company ever to achieve: A perfect record with the Better Business Bureau of zero complaints and consistently achieve a BBB score of A+; a rating by Toronto Life Magazine in their annual yearend Best of the City article as,” Toronto’s best storage;” winning the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence 14 consecutive years.

So this is not a story about a Toronto storage company tooting their horn. This is about independent arms’ length distinguished organizations reporting results of what the public at large says and knows about Jiffy – and Jiffy Self Storage cannot unduly influence any of these results.   

The moral of this story is if you have something that you value that is worthwhile spending money to store, then you should keep your stuff with a Toronto self storage company that is the only Toronto storage company to have ever achieved all these independent recognitions.

People that have already stored at Jiffy believe in the storage value they received from Jiffy because at the end of their storage term, they found that when they moved their stuff out from Jiffy Storage, it was in the same condition as the first day they moved their stuff in.

If you are not sure or have even the slightest doubt that another storage company can meet these conditions, then the money paid out for short term storage or long term storage could be money thrown out the window. That`s why it is best to go with a self storage company that has the experience, knowledge and an earned reputation to maintain your stuff in the same condition as the first day your stuff will be moved in.

To learn more about travel point programs, click either Air Miles or Aeroplan Miles links now. If you are not a member of either of these programs, you can join them for free and start taking advantage of points offered by Jiffy. Just follow these links for information on either or both programs.

Persons going through separation, divorce, executors managing estates, sudden illnesses, forced downsizings, persons retiring from businesses – all of these are individuals going through unexpected life disruptions and Jiffy Storage can manage all their problems of moving and downsizing - from supplying boxes and in-home moving packers, arranging for trucks and movers to money saving packing tips that go along way for reducing storage costs.

We are more than just another Toronto storage company  –  Jiffy Self Storage has staff with expertise to deal with other peoples’ storage problems so they don’t have to.

Many consultants and professionals – like family law and divorce lawyers; marriage and bearevement counselors; health and geriatric care personnel – count on us to help their clients because we have nearly 25 years experience in storage and other related storage services.

If someone is stressed out due to unplanned change, Toronto storage company, Jiffy Self Storage, can help reduce the trauma. People get honest answers to questions so when we are through answering, persons have “peace-of-mind” that their problems are not insurmountable.  

Jiffy Self Storage is there to help. Period.

The research firm Léger Marketing has named Jiffy Self Storage a winner of the Consumer Choice Awards for the 14th consecutive year!

According to one very satisfied customer, Jiffy Self Storage is “Absolutely excellent, I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

You can see why when you check out the question below.

Question: “Does your Toronto storage facilities have mail boxes for personal or business use?”

Answer: “You can rent a personal mail box on site. This way you can receive mail, when away from home. It works well for anyone taking a sabbatical or extended holiday overseas. 

If you are running a business from one of the Jiffy Workspaces or from a self storage Toronto unit, you can start receiving your mail at the same address where you operate your business.” It’s a cost efficient business solution.”

 Watch for helpful hints, relevant questions and effective solutions to all your storage problems.

Completed email forms for self storage ”help” came from many Toronto neighbourhoods: Mid-Town Toronto, North York, Forest Hill, Downtown Toronto, Markham, Rosedale, Etobicoke, Bloor West, Leaside, Woodbridge, Vaughan, Mississauga. And we are ready to help them all. We have a self storage space ready in our Toronto storage facilities ready for each of their personal storage needs.

Jiffy Self Storage in Toronto is equipped to handle virtually every public self storage need.

See if you recognize a self storage need here that is similar to yours.

• I am looking for a space to store small furniture items (ie, dresser, mattress, box spring, some boxes). I would like a location close to 600 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto, for Dec 1 2009. Please let me know what is available, and the price. Thanks.
• I would like to know how much will it cost to rent a 5X5 storage unit. Can one rent monthly, or is there a lease etc?
• Looking for a climate controlled, 5×10 storage room, in or near Mississauga. Please let me know what is available (for Nov. 7) Thanks.
• I’m with KPMG and we have an international client looking to securely store 6-8 boxes for 12-18 months. Please let me know your quote. Thanks.
• Hi, looking to store my landscape trailer and equipment indoors. Need the space in Aurora. Please email back if there is something available in this price range. Thank you.
• Hello was looking for a portable storage unit can I have the prices for a 12 and 16 long. Thanks.
• Hello…looking for storage for my entire apartment contents for at least a 6 month period. I would also be interested in having movers. I would like a unit by Nov. 16….and I think it would need to be about 12 by 20ish….thank you for your attention.
• Where is your nearest storage location to Thornhill L3T 5A5? How much would a 10ft x 10ft x 10ft spot cost for 6 months to store my motorcycles? Please advise via email. Thanks.
• Need storage pricing. Need one year agreement on 10 x 20.
• I need a portable container for about a week to store some of our homeowner’s belongings while we refinish her floors. What’s the cheapest solutions you have?
• Need a storage bin about the size of a small bedroom. Can I get a cost estimate? And can I move my things there at any date once storage purchaced or is there a time for loading storage lockers? What is the monthly payment to rent storage?
• Hi, I’m looking for non climate control storage for household items. Please let me know if available in Toronto and monthly cost. Thanks.
• I am doing a price inquiry for a storage area big enough for a queen bed frame & mattress with some storage boxes.
• Hi; I’m gonna be in between apts for a month and wanted a price quote. Pls call or email, thank you.
• Looking for the price for 5×5 storage-wanting to store 2 bicycles, 4 tires, hockey equip , snowboard, and approx 4 boxes. Looking for long term.
• We have a few furniture items to store now (sofa, armoire) and a few more to add to storage within six months (bed frame, another armoire, chest of drawers). Looking for a place that will allow us to scale our storage space. Also very important…we are looking for some physical help to move these things. Please call. Would like to make initial move next weekend.
• I need some storage space for 10-15 days because I will be doing some renovations, I would like how much it is.
• What is your closest location to Pharmacy and St. Clair? How much for a 5′ x 5′ space and how high is the ceiling? Thanks.
• Hello, I am looking for pricing information for 5×10, or so storage unit (to store furniture from a 700 sq ft 1 bdrm apartment). Thank you.
• I would probably need indoor storage for 15 – 16 months.
• Hi my name is ___, I plan on attending the University of Toronto next year and will need to store my belongings before my apartment is available. So far I’m planning on moving my belongings at the end of the summer and at some point might end up leaving my car. Can you send some information on the costs I can expect for 2 months storage of my belongings and one month of vehicle storage? Thanks.
• Hello, Could you inform me how much storage space is required for 2000 coffee mugs and how much will the total storage cost be? Thanks.
• Hi. I’m an Ebay seller and am looking for a place to store a small amount of inventory. I’m wondering what is the rate for a 5′x5′ unit. I’m also looking at the office units. I run the store with 2 other people and am looking for a place we can meet 1-2 times a month, preferably with internet access. Is there a charge for use of the work area/meeting rooms? If so, what are the rates? What is the rate and sizes for the workspace/office units with internet access? Thanks.
• Hi there, I’m interested in a small storage unit for an undetermined amount of time. I’m wondering about pricing and your location. The biggest things I have to store are a futon frame, two mattresses bookshelf, kitchen table and three chairs plus some boxes. What size storage would I need? Thanks.
• How much would a storage room approx. 5′ by 10′ by 10′ (or similar dimensions) be? No climate control or special features are needed. Thanks.
• Need to know how much it would cost for storage – I have to store the contents of a 1 bedroom apartment. a) if it is just storage space that i rent out per month; b) if i rent out a pod which you deliver and then you take it to storage for me. Please give me a price quote via email. Thanks.
• Hello, I will be moving from Halifax, NS to Toronto and would like a quote for heated storage for some house hold items. Specifically, king size bedroom set, dining room table and an LCD tv. I can be reached at anytime at the number provided above. Thank you.
• I need to storage household goods from the end of Dec to Aug. 1. I think a 10′ storage unit will do it. Can you send me price and info on how to book? Thank you.
• Hello, I would like to know what how big is the lower cost storage. Are there other fee such as insurance etc. I should count for? Thanks.
• I am looking for storage for 4-6 months for the contents of a 700sq ft apartment beginning Feb 1 2010. Could you provide me with information on size/cost and availability of storage with your facility? Thanks in advance ________. Best way to contact me is via email … thank you.
• We have small construction equipment such as a bench saw, tile cutter, etc as well as an antique dining table, dining room side table and end tables, and some clothing, 12 tires, 3 bicycles and file boxes to store for about a year. We are moving to a tiny apartment at 33 Davisville Ave. Where would be the closest location that we could move into within the next 3 weeks?
• Hello, I am writing on behalf of my mother who wishes to find storage for the contents of her 850 square feet one bedroom apartment for approx. 4 years. It is her phone number, please tell her that her daughter sent the request for info when you call her, or she won’t have a clue what the call is about! Could you please give her an estimate on cost?
• I am inquiring about the fees for the rental of an of site storage container (approx 10′) for 1 month (February). I am located downtown. Please respond by email. Thanks!
• Looking for a comprehensive quote for about 80 boxes (that we have) including transportation, storage fees and sending a file back to us for review once in a while.
• Hey I am out of town from Dec.10 – Jan.12, and I want to store my stuff in my dorm, its not a lot. Only 2 large boxes I guess. Could you store these stuff for me? How much would it cost?
• I would like to know how much is for a self storage room 100×100 in the downtown area? Please and thank you.
• Does Jiffy maintain any kind of pest control in the building?
• How much would the cost of 7000 collection boxes, which occupy 74 skids, be? This is going to be for long term (more than two years).
• Looking for cost for long term 10×10′ storage from next Aug 2010 for 12-24months.
• I’m looking for heated ground-level storage 10′ x 20′ for one or two months. I live in southwest end of Toronto. Thanks!
• What are your prices? Need to move in the next couple of months and need to pack and move all items. Provide prices for all sizes of bins. Also, do we provide you with our address, where you will deliver bins, and then provide you with our new address for you to pick up bins and deliver items to new address?
• Hello. I want to move out before the end of the year and don’t know yet when I will be moving to a new place. I have a typical one bedroom apartment. I’m assuming about a month’s rental should suffice. Thanks.
• Hello – we would like more information about renting one of your portable pod containers – either 16′ or 20′ size. We need a container that can be left in our driveway for us to fill, then picked up and stored somewhere safely and securely, possibly for a couple of months. Please let us know our options and the cost, thank you.
• Inquiring about public storage for our furniture and belongings. We require a storage until that will hold a 2 bedroom plus den apartment size storage unit. Also, we are especially interested in having a heated storage space. We are looking to rent the storage until from January 23, 2010 to March 6, 2010. Please send a quote. Kind Regards.
• I need a storage place for my VW Jetta from Dec 14 to Jan 6, how much is it? please give me both indoor and outdoor options. Thanks.
• I need a storage unit for approx 12 clothing racks (with clothes) and approx 20 boxes with room for me to move around in there.
• Pls note I live in China currently. I need to store household goods in Toronto starting the week of Jan 18, 2010. I need minimum 100sq ft. Need to be centrally located. Please advise your most central location and the availability and price for 6-mth and 1-year rental.
• I would like to know the approximate cost to store our house contents in the event that we sell our home before our new home is ready.
• I am looking for storage of household items for 2 yrs. What service can u provide? And can u pls send an estimate of cost involved. Thanks.
• I am looking for information about pricing and locations. I would need a space – around 8 x 8 or so, for at least 6 months likely longer. Thanks, please email is probably the best way to reach me as I don’t currently have a cell phone – (you can leave a message on my land line).

Jiffy Self Storage was ready with a self storage solution for each self storage problem during the holidays and now that we are in 2010, this year we want to be there to help you with your every Toronto self storage need that may come up.

Thanks one and thanks all for all your support during 2009. We will be there for you with a GTA storage solution in Toronto during 2010.

Jiffy Self Storage, Toronto, Ontario

In spite of continued bad news about the economy last year, in 2009 we initiated many new upgrades to enhance our Toronto self storage services, like new security  systems, additional storage units, new heating and ventilation systems, extra coverage for client inquiries and more smoother and streamlined operations to make GTA mini storage easier to book and we simplified our Jiffy Toronto Self Storage move-in process as well.

In fact, Jiffy Self Storage in Toronto is ending 2009 with the same high occupancy as 2008 despite the recession, proving that people looking for moving and storage in Toronto still appreciate excellent value and honest storage services at our Toronto storage facility. Except for Jiffy Mini Storage services, most other self storage facilities in Toronto have had lackluster year and most Toronto storage facilities suffered their worst year since the recession in the early 1990s.

Jiffy Self Storage wants to thank all our clients, including our Toronto GTA residential storage clients, business storage services and office file document storage clients, outdoor storage customers including car vehicle parking and truck parking customers, that continued to have trust and confidence in us to store their stuff with us. Unlike other companies in Moving and Storage, we did not take any shortcuts to save money or reduce quality in our storage and parking services and our highly ranked storage reputation helped us fill our Toronto Storage facility as if it were just any other year. You, our clients did not let us down and we as a Toronto Self Storage Service continued to provide our customers with the same great mini storage service that they have become used to.

At this time, Jiffy Self Storage wishes our managers and staff; our customers, friends, acquaintances, business tenants and suppliers a safe holiday season and we look forward with them to a healthy and prosperous New Year in 2010.

To meet this business card need, Jiffy Self Storage in Toronto GTA has partnered with one of the best known, wholesale “design online” business card firms in North America. Just access the business card design interface and often in less than 5 minutes, a professional custom design can be ready for purchasing.

Many of our trades and business persons (including general contractors, independent business owners, IBOs, distributors, landscapers and more) have purchased these spectacular design online business cards because the choice of designs is almost limitless. There are more than 15,000 color backgrounds to choose for virtually every profession and delivery of these custom business cards can be as quick as the next business day. Not only are the full color business cards inexpensive, but frugal companies that are looking for even greater value and cheaper business cards, can purchase raised thermographic business cards and also get quick turnaround from start to finish. If a businessman or businesswoman is looking to dazzle their clients with design online business cards, professional thick aluminum business cards with rounded corners in gold or clear anodized aluminum can be custom designed online and purchased as well.

Besides businesses located at Jiffy Self Storage, anyone can purchase business cards and expect to get the same quality cards as persons renting Jiffy Toronto public storage workspaces and Jiffy Mini Storage units in Toronto.