Business Storage
Posted on 24th September 2024 by Yasmin Purnell
In the UK, there are a number of businesses that you may be able to operate either fully or to some extent from a storage unit. Here, we’re going to cover whether you can run a business from a storage, plus some examples of businesses thriving in storage facilities.Occasionally, businesses will reach a point where operating from their current premises is no longer feasible (whether that’s due to having too much stock, taking on extra staff, or simply needing more space to expand). However, taking that step to rent out a larger office or business premises – or move from a home/garage set up to a more official location – can be expensive.In these circumstances, it may be best to consider alternatives. For example, some people choose to run a business from a storage unit. The major advantage of using self-storage for business use could be witnessed during the pandemic. When many businesses had to close shop altogether during lockdown, the no-contact nature of self-storage meant the industry skyrocketed.
Businesses can use self-storage to store inventory for online stores or to store excess inventory if they are operating from a physical store. While storage units are a cost-effective solution for securely storing stock and business equipment, it’s not always possible or legal to actually operate your business out of a storage unit (i.e. meeting customers there, working from the unit itself).There is no set rule to this, however, so contacting storage facilities around you and finding out their individual policies is recommended. Overall, the rules regarding operating from a storage unit seem to be a grey area, so we’d always advise you to do your own research and ask your storage unit directly as their policies may differ.
Benefits of Storage for Business Use
While a storage unit isn’t suitable for operating your business out of as you might an office or other business premises, it can be a fantastic way to cut down on cost ...
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