6 Small Businesses that Benefit from Storage Units

Published: October 08, 2021

If you own one of the more than 600,000 small businesses in Maryland (or hope to one day), you’re likely always on the hunt for opportunities to save money, maximize your time, and accelerate your business.

One of the most challenging, and sometimes most expensive, tasks is figuring out how and where to store your inventory or the large items you need to run your business.

When you’re just starting out, it makes sense to keep items like t-shirts and lawn equipment at your home, but as your business grows, you’ll find that the clutter and overwhelm from home storage can overwhelm your workspace and decrease productivity, especially if it takes too long to find what you need.

Most businesses can benefit from tips on how to maximize their existing closet space, but if you own one of these six small businesses, you may want to invest in a portable storage unit to more effectively manage your business’ needs.

Online sellers 

If you sell products online through your website or retail sites like Etsy or Amazon, a storage unit is a great place to keep orders in a secure, climate-controlled facility and out of your home.

Utilizing a storage unit gives you freedom to purchase raw materials in bulk, store seasonal items ahead of time, and purchase large quantities of wholesale items– all of which can save your business money in the long run. You’ll only need to access the items as they sell. Think of your unit as an affordable order fulfillment center.

Photographers and videographers 

Many photographers and videographers accumulate a lot of gear from standing lights to boom mics to large backdrops. While it’s important to have various equipment, so you are prepared for opportunities that come your way, you may not use all your gear for every shoot. You can store less frequently used items in a storage unit, so you can easily access them as necessary. 

Interior designers and home stagers

If you help homeowners decorate their spaces or you stage homes that are being listed for sale, it’s important to have access to different types of furniture that reflect various styles. Reserving a storage unit provides ample space for you to store large furniture, pictures, décor and other home goods. If you choose a portable storage unit, you can even have your unit delivered to homes or showrooms without the hassle of arranging additional moving trucks. 

Event planners

Event planning requires a strong attention to detail and a uniform process for managing inventory you own, rent out to customers, or provide for events. Many event planners decide to accumulate a number of items, including table covers, chairs, and decorative pieces. Instead of crowding your office space with these items, consider investing in a local storage unit. 

As an added benefit, if you choose a portable storage provider, such as UNITS, you can have your items delivered directly to your event or tradeshow and then transported back to your company’s office or the UNITS storage facility.  

Handymen/Home repair professionals

Here’s another type of small business owner who needs a multitude of equipment to do his/her job well. You may have a mix of bulky and tiny specialized tools that you don’t use for every job, but you need readily available as needed. Investing in a storage unit in a convenient location is an excellent way to free up space in your garage and basement.

If you have large amounts or even heavy items you want to store for your business, UNITS in Baltimore can simplify the process of transporting items to your storage unit. 

Give us a call and we’ll deliver a portable storage unit directly to your home or office. Once you fill it with your items, we’ll come back to pick up your unit and store it in our locally owned, climate-controlled, and conveniently located facility in Baltimore.