How Your Small Business Can Benefit From A Storage Unit
Storage units are not just for individuals storing personal property, they can be a pivotal tool for a small business. From inventory management to storing records here are a few ways the versatility of storage units can help a small business.
· Inventory Management
Inventory management is an important part of any business and has a dramatic effect on a businesses ability to fulfill orders accurately and in a timely manner. The accuracy and urgency with which orders are fulfilled will greatly impact your customer’s satisfaction, and this is where having a dedicated space for your inventory can do wonders for your order fulfillment process. The benefits of inventory management are not limited to order fulfillment and extend to your office as well. Having a space for you inventory can de clutter your work space and improve your businesses productivity.
· Document Storage
Documents can accumulate quickly especially if they need to be stored for long periods of time. If the documents do not need to be accessed frequently, or if you have digital copies but want to keep a paper record, a storage unit would be perfect for your business. All the same benefits of decluttering your office from inventory apply to storing documents in a storage units as well. Some storage facilities provide increased security with security fences, security gates, and 24/7 surveillance to protect your unit and give you peace of mind.
· Flexibility
Small businesses run on a tight budget, so taking advantage of the flexibility that storage units provide makes them idea. Storage units are rented month by month so you will never have to pay for space that you are not using. Storage units are more cost effective than renting commercial spaces and the space you need can easily scaled up and down by renting new units or dropping existing units as your needs fluctuate. Many facilities offer 24/7 access so you can always access your unit even if your business operates outside of standard business hours.
Storage for Small Businesses
· Inventory Management
o Gain a designated space for you inventory
§ Will help the organization of your inventory
§ Can reduce clutter in primary work space
§ All this will mean orders will be fulfilled faster and you business will operate smother in general
· Document storage
o Protecting Intellectual and Physical assets
o Security
§ Many facilities have gates, fences, and cameras that will protect your valuables
§ Many facilities offer 24/7 access so you can always access
· Scalability
o Affordability
§ Small businesses run a tight budget
§ A storage unit is more cost effective than renting a commercial space
§ Units are rented month by month so you never have to pay for storage space that you are not using
o Flexibility
§ Storage unit space can easily be scaled up or down as demand fluctuates
