Small Business Storage Benefits
If you own a small business, you know it’s a completely different beast from our large corporate counterparts. Managing people, materials, and funds can require a significant amount of effort. If you work from home or have a small office space, you may find that storing your materials and records may become challenging. No one wants to rifle through an overstuffed filing cabinet or stack their project materials ten feet high in a back room. Eventually, you’ll have to find a solution that prevent one of your employees from being crushed by a stack of canvases.
Many people don’t consider self storage as an option for a business, but it’s not just for moving college kids or people in the midst of remodeling their homes. It can serve your small business just as well. Here’s how:
Declutter Your Small Business
This part is obvious. To get rid of that ten foot tall stack of canvases, move it into a storage unit. Now your employees can have the break room back. Your materials may even be safer in storage than they are in your office. Just make sure you store them as recommended in the storage unit. Visit our blog for storage tips on a number of materials and items.
Save Office Space
Instead of upgrading to a larger office, put some of your inventory in a storage unit. The storage unit can be much cheaper (and more convenient) than paying more rent for a larger space, and having to pay the expenses required to move your entire business to a different office. If you don’t feel your business is ready for the full upgrade yet, then visit your local storage facility right away to open up space in your office without breaking your bank.
Organize Your Small Business Documents
As records start to pile up, it can be difficult to keep them organized if you have to shove them into too small of a space. Take that overstuffed filing cabinet and replace it with an organized storage unit. We recommend organizing your unit with the oldest documents at the back of the unit, organized by month and year. For more tips on how to organize your files in storage, visit our blog article here.
Easy Access
Many storage units have 24/7 access available. If you make sure to find an easily accessible location with constant access, you will be able to reach your inventory or files any time needed. Some businesses may even choose to work out of the storage unit instead of renting an office space at all. As long as you find the right unit for your unique needs, you will be able to ensure that your materials are accessible any time you may need them.
Storage Security
Storage units often have access control, security cameras, and alarm systems to keep their clients’ possessions safe. This applies to your materials, too! You may find that your files and inventory are more protected in the storage unit than they are in your own office. Self storage is a great way of safe keeping.