{"id":5692,"date":"2018-05-24T16:59:17","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T21:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.146.49.248\/?p=5692"},"modified":"2024-09-30T14:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T19:46:23","slug":"how-small-businesses-benefit-from-commercial-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelockup.com\/blog\/how-small-businesses-benefit-from-commercial-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"How Small Businesses Benefit from Commercial Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of people don\u2019t often think of business owners when they think of storage units. Instead, they picture self-storage as a place to put their currently unused things or store large items during a family move. While these are all great reasons for utilizing extra storage, there are a number of other reasons as well.<\/h2>\n

One of these is for the benefit of small businesses. Renting out a storage unit as a small business owner can decrease costs, increase efficiency and all around make your life easier. If you, or someone you know, is a small business owner, read on to find out how renting a commercial storage unit can help you today.<\/h2>\n

Decreased Overhead<\/h3>\n

A lot of small businesses may be confused as to how paying a monthly fee for a storage unit can actually decrease their overhead and keep costs down. Well, it\u2019s true. This is because a lot of small businesses searching for a location that is both affordable and the perfect size are going to have a hard time.<\/p>\n

They want their store to be large, but can\u2019t always afford costs at the beginning. Luckily, maintaining a small storefront<\/a> doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll have less room to work with. When you rent an off-site storage unit, you\u2019ll be able to store all of your non-needed essentials completely out of sight and out of the way. This will give you much more usable space in your starting location.<\/p>\n

When you utilize commercial storage rather than finding a larger storefront, you can keep the costs low. It is much more affordable to rent out a unit than it is to pay a large monthly lease. The Lock Up Self Storage offers a range of different sizes for all sorts of small businesses.<\/p>\n

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Increased Efficiency<\/h3>\n

Small, cluttered places are hard to work in. Especially when there\u2019s more than one person around. With an additional place to put all of your small business items that aren\u2019t used on a daily basis, you\u2019ll be able to free up space in your storefront. With more usable space, and less clutter, you and your employees will be able to work more efficiently. Plus, we bet your customers will thank you.<\/p>\n

Increased Security<\/h3>\n

Another added benefit for maintaining a commercial storage space is increased security. Small businesses can keep important documents or expensive items in their storage unit, which includes strong security features in their monthly rent. This decreases the chance of anything getting lost or stolen at your store. At The Lock Up Self Storage, all of our commercial storage units<\/a> feature security-controlled gate access as well as electronic coded access. The lots are also equipped with motion-sensitive lighting and 24-hour camera monitoring with a perimeter alarm to make sure that your assets are well protected.<\/p>\n

Convenient and Flexible<\/h3>\n

Having a commercial storage space for your small business will also increase your levels of convenience and flexibility. With flexible lease terms, you only need to pay for what you need when you need it. As your business grows, you can easily update your unit\u2019s lease and have room for the growth that you\u2019re experiencing.<\/p>\n

Industry Specific Benefits<\/h3>\n

While just about any business can benefit from renting a commercial storage unit, let\u2019s take a look at a few specific circumstances.<\/p>\n

Office Use<\/h3>\n

\"small<\/a>If your small business runs out of an office, a commercial storage unit is perfect. This is because every office inevitably comes hand-in-hand with giant stacks of paperwork, records and files. Everything from client files, HR paperwork<\/a> and even employee documents builds up fast. Even with a lot of files merging into electronic documents, there are still people that prefer paper. Get all of your unneeded paperwork out of the office and into a climate-controlled storage unit. All you need to do is take some time to organize everything into an easy to find system<\/a> and shut your door. Whenever you need something, simply pop on over to your unit and grab it.<\/p>\n

Commercial storage units are also a great idea if you\u2019re looking to expand a current home office. This is perfect for people who work from home and want to make sure that their work-life balance is kept separate. It\u2019s easy, affordable and the perfect way to ensure that your work doesn\u2019t overflow onto your family.<\/p>\n

Landscaping, Construction and Mechanics<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s no secret that jobs in these industries have a lot of equipment. Even if you\u2019re a small \"construction<\/a>business owner in one of these fields, you\u2019ll still need to obtain a good amount of equipment to get your business off the ground. However, finding a place to keep this stuff can be a headache. That\u2019s why a commercial storage unit is the perfect solution. When you rent one, you might not even need to lease a storefront in order to start your business. If you can successfully market to clients online or throughout your neighborhood, then all you need is your equipment, a storage unit and transportation.<\/p>\n

When your company starts growing, you can store extra equipment or equipment that might need fixing. Since equipment for these jobs are costly investments, storing them professionally will ensure that they are safe from the hands of thieves.<\/p>\n

Painting and Roofing<\/h3>\n

Similar to the fields above, painting and roofing companies have a lot of equipment\u2026 it\u2019s just smaller. Regardless of size, it still takes up a ton of room. Additionally, a lot of the materials for these lines of work are sensitive to fluctuations in climate \u2013 think about how disappointing it is to open a can of paint<\/a> that\u2019s been sitting in garage heat all summer!<\/p>\n

Retail<\/h3>\n

There are a lot of things that a retail storefront needs to do in order to be successful. With all of the marketing supplies used in order to change out displays, advertise at events and maintain brand loyalty, a commercial storage space is the perfect solution. Keep your investments safe in a secure, climate-controlled unit and you can focus on growing your business without things getting damaged.<\/p>\n

When it comes to retail, there seems to be a certain rhythm that every store goes through. This is mainly in reference to seasonal items and fluctuating trends in the market. When you have an overflow of these types of things, it\u2019s best to store them off-site in a commercial storage unit. This way, you have a place to keep things that aren\u2019t currently on the market or extra supplies of what\u2019s selling quickly. A lot of small business retail storefronts just don\u2019t have the room to keep this kind of quantity in their backrooms, so make sure and keep a backup in your unit.<\/p>\n

eCommerce<\/h3>\n

\"tshirts<\/a>eCommerce is on the rise as a great way to start a small business. Since everything is done online, you won\u2019t have a storefront to display and store the bulk of your inventory<\/a>. This means that renting a commercial storage unit is\u00a0almost essential. Having a unit will keep things safe and undamaged until they reach the customer, which will help build your reputation and brand. If you keep things in your home you risk them getting damaged and essentially, losing profit. Plus, the climate-controlled units are perfect for electronics or other temperature sensitive items.<\/p>\n

Why Not Just Rent a Trailer?<\/h3>\n

Some businesses use mobile trailers in order to haul around their extra equipment with them. As they go from one job to the next, they not only need to bring what they need but they end up bringing along everything they don\u2019t need too. The added weight of the trailer decreases fuel efficiency and can turn things into a much bigger hassle than they need to be. Storing these extra things in a commercial storage unit is a much better way to approach this problem. A unit will help you avoid zoning laws, street break-ins and added delivery fees. Plus, you can change your storage unit location as your larger jobs change.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re a small business that is just starting your marketing efforts or a business that has been around for years, a commercial storage unit is the perfect addition to your company. It will give you more usable space, decrease your overall costs and allow your company to work at maximum efficiency. At The Lock Up Self Storage, we understand that every business has different needs \u2013 including storage needs. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to offer a myriad of different commercial storage unit sizes with flexible lease terms. We make it easy for your business to grow and expand by allowing you to only pay for what you need. All of our units are climate controlled and come with advanced security features so that you can rest easy. Head over to www.thelockup.com<\/a> and browse the units available in your area today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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