How Self Storage Can Help Your Business Grow

December 14, 2021

Many business owners find themselves in the position of having slightly outgrown the confines of their current address, but they aren’t able to justify moving their operations entirely. After all, moving costs money, and assuming that you’ll be moving to a larger property, you’ll probably be paying more rent. This can be a risky business move. The next option that occurs to you is probably to find commercial or industrial storage space for rent, but if you’re talking about warehousing, this is not without its drawbacks either. Most commercial and industrial storage spaces come with long lease commitments and if your business experiences a sudden downturn three months into a 12 month lease, this can leave you in a very tricky position. It can also be difficult to rent just the amount of space you actually need, rather than a whole warehouse or facility.

One option that many business owners don’t think of is self-storage. This is probably because self storage is typically marketed towards individuals or families, but if your business is at the stage where it’s just beginning to grow, renting a self storage locker or two can be the perfect solution. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of using self storage for business.

Give Your Business Flexibility

Business is never totally predictable, but in today’s economy, with things changing so rapidly and often overnight, having the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions can make or break your business. Self storage lockers are generally paid for by the month, which means that you aren’t locked into any long-term contracts and can easily swoop in to reclaim your assets if your storage locker is no longer necessary or viable.

Lower Cost

As self storage is mostly used by residential consumers, the cost tends to be lower than storage facilities catering specifically to businesses. Storage lockers are also available in a range of sizes, starting at just a few square metres. Not every business needs a whole warehouse space – as a sole trader, you might just need a clean, dry spot to keep those power tools you don’t use every day. This means you can save money by only paying for the space you need.

Security

When bulky business files and excess stock start taking up office space, some business owners will find anywhere they can to get them out of the way; or his might be their spare room or garage at home or even at a friend’s place. The problem with this – or one of the problems – is that these spaces are often not protected by a reliable security system or by insurance. If your business assets are stored insecurely and they get lost, damaged, or stolen, the consequences for your business can be catastrophic. By choosing a reputable, reliable self storage facility, you know that your business assets are in safe hands.

Why Choose Moor Room?

At Moor Room, we have been providing residential and business customers with outstanding self-storage for over 20 years. We have five convenient locations around Melbourne, all with individually CCTV monitored storage lockers and 24-hour access, so you can get to your items any time you need them. Our customers love us for providing top-tier customer service without the hefty price tag.