Why Self Storage is great for Businesses

You probably associate Self Storage units as a place to keep furniture, help with house moves or give you extra space in your home. But Self Storage is a fantastic option for business owners as well – and more and more businesses are already benefiting from the advantages.

 

Whether you’re a one-man entrepreneur or running a large company, here’s a few ways that you can benefit from using Self Storage for your business. 

 

 

The cost of living is going up – and so are the costs of running a business. And if you already have premises for your company, you are likely paying rent or business rates for every square foot you use. 

 

So, let’s think in terms of space. If you have a business office in Scunthorpe town centre, you will want to maximise the use of every room. That storage cupboard that is piled high with boxes of filing, or the corner of your office where the spare desks, unused chairs and old computer parts are kept is not only unsightly, it’s floor space that you could turn into breakout areas or use to create meeting rooms.

 

Our smaller units are a wonderful space to use for secure filing or important documents, or as your office storage. That means every square foot of space in your office is useable space. And our straightforward charges are sure to be lower than you’ll be spending on town rates.

 

 

As a self-employed tradesman, every tool you have is vital to your business. If the worst occurred and your equipment is stolen, how can you make a living until it’s replaced? Every tradesman knows the risks of leaving tools in a locked van overnight, or worse, in a wooden shed in your garden. For opportunist thieves, these are easily accessible – often secured by a simple padlock. 

Our secure Scunthorpe self storage facility has electronic locks on every individual unit. You don’t even have to worry about lost keys, as you can access it via our mobile app – and your phone is the one piece of equipment every self-employed business owner keeps handy. Even better, if you do want to share access with anyone else in your business, you can give them the app, which saves you having to share keys. Your tools are safe and securely locked away each night – which means your business is secure at all times. 

 

When you set up your own online shop you probably start from home. But as your online business takes off and your stock grows, boxes start taking over your spare room and filling the corridors. 

 

A Self Storage unit makes a great place to keep your stock. You can set the unit up with racking, which means your stock is more organised and accessible. And, with boxes carefully placed on shelves and not on top of each other, nothing gets squashed or damaged. You’ll have room to photograph products, set up a desk even, update your shop and pack your orders all in one place – no more having to shunt everything off the family table each night for dinner time. And best of all – you can lock your door and walk away from work each night to keep your home life completely separate. 

 

 

Really there is very little you cannot do from your storage unit to benefit your business – except store food or other perishable items. 

 

Photographers looking for studio space – set up your lighting and get to work. Videographers needing room for editing – you’ve got plenty of desk room away from distractions. Consultants and salesmen – here’s a space to keep those samples, your banners and convention backgrounds. Retail shops and restaurants – keep your delivery cartons, seasonal decorations and excess stock safely out of the way until it’s needed. 

 

A Self Storage unit is a very practical and useful space for any business owner. Brightly lit, generally quiet and lower costs all bring benefits you can use. If you’d like to find out more just get in touch to see how we can help you.