Benefits of self-storage for a business
March 26, 2021
No matter the size of your business, it’s always best to “prepare for the unexpected”. Sure, you should prepare for inevitable setbacks — which happen in most organisations — but also plan for periods when your business is booming.
Renting a self-storage unit is often a crucial part of planning for growth or expanding at short notice. It allows you to devote your primary business space to your most critical activities, perhaps shifting some inventory or seasonal products into storage. At Lock and Load Self Storage, we see businesses using our units to full effect, so we would be more than happy to detail a few of the key reasons you should consider using self-storage for your business.
Easy business expansion
As a business owner, you want to grow your team, improve profitability and gain a competitive edge; however, it’s not always possible to dictate the pace at which you scale. Depending on your business sector and operations, this may be entirely out of your hands. With growth, you may need additional office space or some extra warehousing for products. Why not hire a self-storage unit to “plug the gap”?
You immediately free up more space in your primary workplace. At the same time, you can set up additional workstations for your growing team. A self-storage unit is much less expensive to rent monthly than a warehouse or commercial property. Speaking of less expensive, Lock and Load is one of the most flexible and affordable self-storage sites. You can store as much or as little as you like, for as long as you want – with easy access every day of the year.
Ensured safety and security
Self-storage can also be a crucial part of improving your security measures and heightening protection. You can store confidential documents and valuable equipment in self-storage. Many tradespeople use our very own facilities to protect their gear, and it’s a wise move, especially with recent figures suggesting van break-ins occur every 23 minutes in the UK! Our facilities are safe and secure and available for long or short-term hire. We use brand new green shipping containers to store your goods safely, each fitted with a tamperproof padlock shield for extra protection.
Affordability
Every business is under pressure to reduce costs where possible. Self-storage will undoubtedly save you time, money and stress, especially when compared to conventional business premises. You pay for the space you need when you need it — it’s that simple.
Temporary storage in the event of a sudden change
It’s impossible to avoid change. You name it: renovation, relocation, remodelling and so on. These are only a few of the changes that a company will go through. Self-storage can be helpful in these cases because you can temporarily store your belongings as you transition. Isn’t it a game-changer? If you’d like further information or need some help choosing the correct container for your storage needs, please get in touch with our friendly team today on 01234 713 216.
