Need More Storage For Your Small Business? 3 Ways to Maximize Your Closet Space

Published: July 16, 2021

“I think I have too much storage space,”—said nobody ever. Storage space is a cherished commodity in most workplaces and homes. When talking about storage for a small business, in particular, each square foot in your building is precious space that needs to be used to its greatest potential. No matter what business you are in, closet space can help you grow your business and save you money. Whether it means ordering larger quantities of supplies at a lower cost or keeping more inventory on-site, storage space can be a massive asset to your business. This benefit is why it is important to be as efficient as possible when organizing your closets. Below are a few tips to help you make the most of our space.

Declutter

Before you can get into organizational planning, the first and arguably most important step is to declutter your belongings. Rent can be expensive, and it would be a shame to waste money you are paying for square footage to keep old papers, broken equipment, and outdated materials—reserve a week for you and your staff to complete a clean-up week. Rent industrial shredders if needed, purchase archival boxes, and spend several days going through each closet in your workspace. Digitize papers when possible and be vigilant about what items you do not need. Shred your unwanted documents, donate old office furniture, and get rid of swag with old logos. Decluttering will give you a great base to start your organizational journey. 

Consider Renting a Storage Unit

While renting a storage unit to be more economically efficient may seem counterintuitive, it may make financial sense in the long run. As mentioned above, more space can help you save money and increase business. If you have more space, you can store more inventory on-site, leading to more sales and quicker shipping times. Or maybe it’s the ability to house an extra professional printer to complete more design projects. The chances are that whatever line of work you are in, the additional on-site space will be helpful. For a reasonable fee, you can rent a portable storage unit like UNITS. We can deliver a portable unit directly to your loading dock or front door, allowing you to take your time to pack away belongings you want to hold onto but don’t need to access at all times readily. Once you’ve finished loading, we’ll pick up your unit and deliver it to a climate-controlled, secure storage facility. Moving certain items to storage will free up your closet space for things you need on a day-to-day basis while allowing you to keep archives or spare parts. 

Develop an Organizational System

Once you have decluttered and removed any items you want to keep in storage, you will be able to take stock of what is left and needs to be stored in your workspace. Develop a plan to store your items that you and your employees will be able to maintain together. If your plan is too complicated, it may be unsustainable, especially as new employees join your team down the road. The key to developing a sound organizational system is to keep it simple and focus on functionality. You should ideally be able to see everything when looking in your closet so you can easily access things. If you have to move five boxes out of the way to get to the extra office supplies, chances are things will start to fall apart. Use storage equipment with clear compartments, and be sure to use vertical space. 

We hope these tips help get you on the right track as you consider how to maximize your closet space at work. If you are considering renting storage space, UNITS will drop a portable storage unit at your home, allowing you ample time to pack away your things. We’ll then transport your UNIT to our climate-controlled, secured storage space until you need it again. Whenever you’re ready, give us a call at (443)842-7400, drop us an email, or fill out a form on our website.