Max Storage Limited

Building Bay of Plenty's Premier Storage Facility at Te Waerenga Road

12 Total Units
360mΒ² Total Storage
$470k Investment
35% Complete

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Frequently accessed pages and actions

πŸ“‹ Master Plan πŸ“… Latest Meeting πŸ’° Pricing Strategy πŸ” Security Setup πŸ“„ Contract Templates 🚧 Construction Status

πŸ“Š Current Project Status

Real-time overview of construction and business setup progress

βœ… Completed

  • Council consent approved
  • Concrete slab poured (Aug 19)
  • Company registered
  • Domain: maxstorage.co.nz

πŸ”„ In Progress

  • Fence 85% complete
  • Bank account setup
  • IRD/GST registration
  • Pricing strategy finalization

⏳ Pending

  • Shed construction
  • Gate installation
  • Security systems
  • Insurance activation

πŸš€ Quick Navigation

Access all project documentation and resources

πŸ“‹ Planning & Strategy

Master plan, timelines, roadmap, and construction progress

View Planning Hub

🏒 Business Operations

Company structure, team coordination, and setup status

View Operations

πŸ’° Pricing & Competition

Market analysis, pricing strategy, and competitor research

View Pricing

πŸ” Security Systems

Access control, cameras, and integrated management systems

View Security

πŸ“‘ Contracts & Legal

User agreements, terms analysis, and legal templates

View Contracts

πŸ›‘οΈ Insurance Research

Provider analysis, coverage requirements, and compliance

View Insurance Research

πŸ“š Resources & Links

External vendors, partners, and useful resources

⚑ Priority Actions for Today

High-impact tasks to move the project forward

πŸ“ž Critical Competitor Research Calls (30 min)

Why critical: Need this data to finalize pricing strategy before launch

πŸ” Pin Pad System Decision (1-2 hours)

Budget: $800-2000 | Why now: Need installed before opening

  • Option 1: Basic standalone ($800)
    βœ“ Simple, no ongoing costs
    βœ— Limited tracking capabilities
  • Option 2: Connected system ($1500-2000)
    βœ“ Remote management
    βœ“ Better access tracking
    βœ— Higher upfront cost

Action: Review security research and make decision

πŸ“Š Customer Tracking System (1 hour)

Status: NO SYSTEM currently in place

Why urgent: Neighbors already have leads ready

  • Create Excel spreadsheet with:
    • Name & Contact details
    • Unit number
    • Start date
    • Weekly rate
    • Payment status
  • Research payment processing:
  • Create waiting list form

πŸ—οΈ Construction Coordination (45 min)

  • Totalspan Call (15 min)
    πŸ“± Contact: Totalspan
    πŸ” Confirm shed delivery timing (after 7-14 day cure)
    πŸ” Lock in exact delivery date
    πŸ” Verify site prep requirements
  • Document Progress (30 min)
    πŸ“Έ Photo completed concrete slab
    πŸ“Έ Document fence status (85% complete)
    πŸ“Έ Capture site layout for "agricultural" positioning
    Critical for future resource consent application

πŸ“‹ Quick Win Priority Order

  1. Make the 3 phone calls - Gets critical pricing intel (30 min)
  2. Set up Excel customer tracker - Ready to capture leads (30 min)
  3. Call Totalspan - Locks in timeline (15 min)
  4. Research pin pads online - Narrow to 2-3 options (45 min)
  5. Take site photos - Documentation for consent (30 min)

Total time: ~2.5 hours of focused work to significantly move the project forward

πŸ“Š Key Business Information

Company Structure

Company:Max Storage Limited
Directors:Ed & Tom Douglas
Shareholders:Ed (24%), Tom (24%), Connor (24%), Jenny (28%)
Assets Owner:Douglas Enterprises Ltd (Jenny)

Financial Summary

Loan Amount:$470,000
Interest Rate:6.2% p.a.
Monthly Interest:$2,428
Break-even:4-5 large units or equivalent

Unit Configuration

Large Units:6 Γ— 48mΒ² (front)
Small Units:6 Γ— 12mΒ² (rear)
Total Units:12 units
Total Area:360mΒ²

Pricing Strategy

Large Units (48mΒ²)
Launch:$95/week
Standard:$110/week
Premium:$125/week
Small Units (12mΒ²)
Launch:$35/week
Standard:$40/week
Premium:$45/week
Outdoor Storage
Range:$35-85/week