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Warehousing companies store goods for other businesses, and some also handle receiving, picking, packing and shipping. Each company differs, so ask which tasks are part of the service.

Not every warehouse takes every product. Ask about limits for items such as food, chemicals, valuable goods or oversize pallets, and whether any needs special conditions. Be honest about what you plan to store.

Ask how the warehouse records what comes in and goes out, whether you can see your stock online, and how often counts are done. Ask what happens if stock goes missing or is damaged, and what insurance covers.

Look for how long it runs, how you give notice to end it, how charges are set, and who is responsible for loss or damage. Ask for proof of insurance, since Pros Around does not check it. Get it in writing.

Some warehouses pick, pack and ship orders for online sellers, and some only store. Ask whether they offer it, which carriers they use, and how they connect to your sales channels.

The price depends on the size and difficulty of the job. Some pros publish a starting price on their listing. Ask two or three for a written quote that says what is included, and compare the scope as well as the price.

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