6 businesses that can benefit from storage units

Self storage units are great for businesses of all types, especially fast growing start-ups operating online. If you’re thinking of using commercial self storage to help operate your business then it’s worth investigating. Here are 6 businesses that can benefit from storage units.

• eBay and Amazon sellers

If you run a business on any of these online platforms, you could use a storage unit to store all of your stock items. This can work out to be a cost effective way to store your items. A self storage facility in a convenient location that is safe and secure can be beneficial for your business.

• Online retailers

Whether you are selling things online through a website or on social media platforms, you can benefit from self storage. Use the unit to store your items and even use the space to prepare your orders for despatch.

• Vintage item sellers

Vintage items usually require clean and dry environments to help keep items in good condition. An indoor self storage facility would provide the perfect place. These units also offer high security with key access and CCTV.

• Charities

Charitable organisations can benefit from using self storage units to store donated stock. Rental discounts for longer term storage can also be offered to help keep the cost down.

• Trades engineers

If you are an engineer and carry lots of spare parts for machines, a self storage unit is ideal. Most storage facilities are located in accessible town locations, allowing you to collect parts with less hassle and travel time. This is perfect for any emergency call-outs or breakdown repairs you need to attend. Self storage also offers high security units should you be holding high value parts items.

• Event organisers

If you organise events, you can keep your materials in one central location in a storage unit. Self storage facilities are a more cost effective option than leasing/renting expensive industrial warehouse space.

There are plenty of businesses that can benefit from getting storage units. If you’re looking for secure and accessible business storage in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme, contact us to get your quote. Bigfoot Self Storage offers a wide variety of different sized indoor units perfect for business use.