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Master Plan - Max Storage Limited

Your comprehensive command center for the storage facility project

📊 Current Reality Check

Construction Status (August 2025)

Component Status Timeline Dependencies
Concrete Slab ✅ COMPLETE Poured Aug 19, 2025 Now curing (7-14 days)
Fence 85% Complete Few days Metal base & gate installation
Shed Construction Not Started 3-4 weeks after slab Slab must cure 7-14 days first
Total Completion 35% Overall 8-12 weeks Weather is main variable

🗓️ Integrated Project Timeline

Phase 0: Construction Completion (Now - Oct/Nov 2025)

Construction Tasks

  • Monitor concrete curing
  • Coordinate with Totalspan
  • Complete fence and gate
  • Pay milestones: $86,956 + $69,555

Business Setup

  • Bank account (accountant handling)
  • IRD/GST registration
  • Pin pad research ($3,200-4,800)
  • Customer tracking system

Pricing Strategy

Large Units (48m² - 4m × 12m):

  • Launch: $95/week
  • Standard: $110/week
  • Premium: $125/week

Small Units (12m² - 4m × 3m):

  • Launch: $35/week
  • Standard: $40/week
  • Premium: $45/week

Outdoor Storage:

  • Small: $35-45/week
  • Large: $70-85/week

Phase 1: Soft Launch - "Agricultural Storage" (Months 1-6)

Component Implementation Cost Purpose
Access Control Basic pin pad at gate $800-1,500 Track access, prove low impact
Security Solar lights, trail cameras $500-1,000 Basic deterrent
Management Excel + Square/Stripe $10-30/month Simple tracking

Target Revenue: $5,850-7,650/month (6 large units @ $95-125/week + 6 small units @ $35-45/week + 10-15 outdoor spaces)

Phase 2: Building Credibility (Months 6-12)

  • Security Upgrade: Connected keypad, 4-camera system ($3,000-5,000)
  • Software Decision: Evaluate 6Storage at 20+ customers
  • Marketing Expansion: Facebook, Google My Business ($500-1,000)
  • Consent Application: Use 6 months of data ($5-10k for consultant)

Target Revenue: $7,950-10,400/month (12 units + outdoor storage at full occupancy)

🎯 Key Decision Points

Immediate

  • Pin pad: Basic ($800) vs Connected ($1,500-2,000)
  • Insurance: FMG vs alternatives
  • Launch price: $95 vs $110

Month 1-3

  • Camera system selection
  • Payment processing setup
  • Marketing approach

Month 3-6

  • Software upgrade timing
  • Consent strategy
  • Expansion planning

📚 Related Planning Documents

Strategic Roadmap

5-year vision and expansion strategy

View Roadmap

Construction Progress

Detailed construction tracker and timeline

View Progress

Consent Strategy

Regulatory compliance and approval path

View Strategy