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How can retailers and e-commerce businesses benefit from self-storage?

Written by FIREM | Aug 27, 2024 12:28:00 PM

Self-storage isn’t just for individuals. It can also be a great option for businesses that gives you extra capacity and saves you money on rent.

This is especially the case for retailers and e-commerce companies who need extra storage for their stock but don’t want to add the hassle and expense of finding new warehouse space.

Read on to find out what advantages your retail or e-commerce business can get by using self-storage.

Centralise your stock

Self-storage facilities give you the ability to centralise your stock. Rather than have boxes spread across different retail premises, your home or anywhere else, you can simply rent as much self-storage as you need in one place.

Getting the location right is important for any rented business space, but when it comes to storing business stock it could be even more important than normal. You need to choose a self-storage location near you that is easy for you to reach and accessible whenever you need. If you can find self-storage to rent like that, you can centralise your inventory effectively and give your business a boost.

Flexible renting

You can also take more space easily as you need it. This could be because your business is growing, or because you need it temporarily over busy seasons. In either case, you can have the space you need for as long as you need it, then drop it again in the future. Signing a contract on your terms is one of the best bits of advice for commercial self-storage tenants, and that is particularly true for retailers of e-commerce businesses looking for additional storage that can grow with their business.

Low cost option

Renting self-storage space for your business is a relatively low cost option when compared to the price of finding new warehouse or retail unit space. As well as only taking the space that you need and not paying for redundant additional space, a self-storage unit offers many other cost savings.

Put simply, the cost is not comparable to renting bricks and mortar storage space. A self-storage unit comes with one rental bill – that’s it. Renting a warehouse or retail premises to store your stock comes with bills, rates, tax and other financial obligations that make it hugely more expensive for a retail or e-commerce business.

Safety

Self-storage spaces are great for keeping your inventory safe. Firstly, all our sites at Cuboid feature round the clock security measures from CCTV up to and including manned security stations. You can store your goods with confidence. Our units also come equipped with container-grade locks and three-bar locking systems.

Secondly, our self-storage units are designed to keep their contents in optimum condition. This is done through proper ventilation and insulation to keep damaging condensation from building up.

As well as being in the right place, offering a flexible option and saving you money compared to bricks and mortar storage options, our self-storage containers for rent are designed to give you peace of mind. Want to learn more about renting self-storage near you? Get in touch with the team today.