By Storebox

If you’ve just started up your own retail business or you are looking to grow the business you already own, investing in self-storage solutions could be just the thing you need to help you get up and running or take that next step up.

Storage units are secure and easy to access, working perfectly around both you and your business’ opening times. They are no longer just a place to store unwanted items or a collection that no longer fits inside your home, businesses are discovering new and beneficial ways to use storage solutions to their advantage. Still wondering how self-storage solutions could help your retail business?

1. Extra room for stock

You may find that your stock is increasing rapidly or you have a few items that you just can’t get rid of and your business no longer has the room to store them. Storage units can provide a safe space to store all stock, keeping it safe for when you next need it.

2. Store documents and paperwork such as invoices

If you regularly get deliveries and have a mountain of invoices and receipts floating around your office desk, getting a small unit with a few filing cabinets could help you keep on top of your finances. There’s nothing worse than coming to do your taxes and audits and not being able to find that one document that turns out to be extremely important.

3. Store equipment that needs to be sold or is rarely used

If you own a physical store, you may have extra equipment, such as printers or tills that you don’t need just yet, but could be useful in the future. These kinds of items can take up a huge amount of essential room. Instead of trying to keep them in your shop’s stock cupboard, keep them out of the way and safe from damage in a storage unit.

4. Store window displays or other shop front decorations

Storing all of the props and backdrops for an impressive window display can start to mount up, especially if you are a fashion store with the need for mannequins. Keep all of your storefront decorations in one easy to reach place, which will allow you to continually build on your collection, and give you a huge range of options for when you need to jazz things up.

5. Allow extra room in order to expand your business

When you are trying to propel your business to the next level, it can always be a little shaky and messy. You may want to expand the range of products you sell, or move to a bigger commercial property. Investing in a storage unit will give you that extra space and the flexibility you need to grow.

Use the self-storage unit as an expansion of your current premises or a halfway point between locations and you will find things run alot smoother.

Find Storebox storage at Storenextdoor at Manchester, City Airport, Cambridge, Colchester and Hornsey