Are You a Small and Budding Business? Here’s Why a Storage Unit Might Be a Great Option for You

Do you have a small and budding business? Perhaps it was started out of the comfort of your home or small working space and now it’s time to consider renting a storage unit close by to help scale your business without any stress! If you started at home, then chances are that your living space might be getting too small and that most of your businesses work and tools are taking up some much-needed room. At Rent-A-Store, we offer competitive prices and storage sizes that will help you grow your business without breaking the bank!

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Buy in bulk

Renting a storage unit near you is incredibly helpful if you want to buy items in bulk but have no space in your home to store it. Most of us already hardly have enough space for what we want in our homes and adding a couple of business supplies to that mix can only make it harder. Buying your product and tools in bulk not only helps you save money but can make it a lot easier to ensure that you never run out of essential components needed for your brand or product. Bulk buying also helps you save time and money as opposed to buying little bits at a time, however, the only thing that stops many small businesses on doing this is a lack of space. Getting a small storage unit not far from your home or office can help clear up some physical space and enable you to separate ‘work’ from ‘home’ - a concept that has somewhat become non-existent since COVID-19.

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Take back your home

From a home baking business to your own packaging company, chances are that you might be realizing that your space is no longer working for you. Getting a storage unit to help lessen the load is a great step to take if you find yourself getting lost in your own home. This can also be a two-fold win since your storage unit can work both for your business storage as well as your home storage.

Before getting a unit, make sure that you know exactly what you need it for as this will help you minimize any unnecessary costs. Use your medium of choice to make a list of everything that you think will need to go in storage. Once you have your list, go through it and make sure to separate it between your business and your home.

When deciding on a unit, try to find a place that does not require you to take out a lease or year long contract. At Rent-A-Store, we are very much aware of how much COVID-19 has impacted the world and therefore, offer month-to-month rentals so that you don’t have to tie yourself down to a contract should you decide that a unit no longer works for you.

Keep it organized

Once you have decided on the storage space you will be using and the items that you will be moving to storage, take some time to properly sit down and map out the unit, planning exactly where you will be placing and packing your storage items and homeware (if you are putting homeware in the unit as well).

When planning the space, it’s essential to ensure that you focus on how often you will be using or needing the products in your unit to help you find them easier and even pack things back in the unit with ease. It’s also essential to consider the entire storage property as a whole to ensure that it is a comfortable environment for you to frequent any day of the week.

Take some time to pack the unit

Now that you’re moving your items into the unit, it’s helpful to take some things with you that will make your move-in easier. Invest in a few plastic boxes to pack smaller items and even an affordable yet reliable shelving solution to help you stack up items. It’s also essential that you pack your items in easy-to-move boxes which can simply be taped up and packed in your unit and, the best part is that if you book your Rent-A-Store unit online, you will receive 10 free sturdy boxes to help you move your beloved items with ease!

We know that choosing a unit can be a stressful thing so we’re here to give you peace of mind knowing that Rent-A-Store is the one-stop storage space for you. We not only have various locations, but we offer free move-in transport so that you don't have to lug up and down to move your business tools. We also offer world-class security which ensures the safety of your property in the unit, giving you an all-round easeful experience. Have a look at our website for more information on how renting a storage unit will help you elevate your small business!

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