Thanks to changing trends, such as e-commerce, businesses no longer need to commit to a large investment in a single building when getting started. Instead, owners get to develop and adapt their businesses one piece at a time, thanks to the convenience of storage units across the country.
At Kangaroo Self Storage, we specialise in providing the perfect storage unit for any business! Whether you own a start-up, run a charity, or already have an established company, our units will help you gain all the space you need to succeed.
But how do you make sure you pick the right kind of storage? Here is a list of factors to consider that will help you make the best choice.
The best place to start is to consider how you need the unit to support your business. For example:
These are just three examples of valid reasons for investing in business storage; each would need a different result to truly optimise your choice.
For example, if your purpose is stock storage, you could consider how accessible you want your products. If you are storing small commercial items designed for customer-based e-commerce sales where you will need to efficiently find them for dispatch, then we recommend a 3.35 M2 room where you get to customise your storage system for easy organisation. However, if you are a wholesaler focused on supplying businesses, you would be better off choosing our bulk storage areas, such as our pallet storage, where larger inventories are stored easily.
Remember, though, paying for a half-full unit is not cost-effective, so make a list of everything you're planning to store. This way, you will be confident in your choice of unit size for both optimising your space and ensuring you have enough space for everything. Fortunately, we can help you work out the space you need with our online list of storage space dimensions. And, we give you the option to upscale or downscale your unit (if we have the space available), meaning if you find you’re not using the space to its full potential, swapping to a smaller unit is easy!
Where the storage centre is located in relation to your business is important for how accessible your stored items will be. For example, our storage units are located in many major cities across Scotland and the North West of England. At our Edinburgh store, we’re in Sighthill, just off the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720), so we can be seen clearly from the A71 Calder Road, the main access road from the west in and out of Edinburgh.
Alternatively, in the heart of Preston, we have another storage facility just off junction 31 of the M6 that’s perfectly placed to provide easy access to stock items or equipment that you need ready access to for pickups and drop-offs. And with the M6 so close, you can conveniently transport them to your business anywhere quickly! Our accessible locations make us ideal for business owners leading busy lives, regardless of where your company is based.
Business storage doesn’t just include stock and equipment; you also need to consider important documentation that will need protecting. Archival documentation often includes sensitive information such as financial records, contracts, legal documents, and proprietary data.
Businesses are subject to various regulations that dictate how long certain documents must be retained and how they should be stored. Keeping archival documents separate from inventory helps ensure compliance with these regulations, avoiding potential legal penalties. Dedicated archive storage can also facilitate easier auditing and retrieval processes, ensuring that businesses can quickly respond to regulatory inquiries or compliance checks.
What good is a business self-storage facility if they can’t guarantee the safety of your belongings? At Kangaroo Self Storage, we know how important it is to you to store your business assets safely and securely.
Because of this, we provide 24-hour digital CCTV both inside and outside the building to monitor all entrances and exits, a sophisticated alarm system and a coded electronic gate to access the premises. We also ask that all storers bring their own padlock (available to buy at our Box Shop). This means that only you have access to your storage unit, as the keyholder. Whether it’s day or night, you won’t need to worry about your stock or equipment.
As you’ve seen, there are many factors to consider, and they are all relevant to the specific focus of your business and what you want to store. Once you’ve filtered your options down to a functional idea, it's time to think about the specific features of a reputable storage facility to make the safety, security and availability of your stored items a guarantee.
If you need to visit frequently, you will need a self-storage company that offers easy access. At Kangaroo, we offer extended hours and 24/7 access at an additional fee, meaning you can come and go whenever you need to!
We take deliveries on your behalf, so you don’t need to wait for your new stock orders – we’ll take care of it! You can pick it up from our secure holding station at your convenience within 24 hours.
At selected locations, we offer office space to rent, meaning not only can you store your business items with us, but you can run your company here, too!
Cost-effectiveness is crucial for business owners, especially if you’re a new business just starting out. That’s why we offer incredibly competitive prices for our units, including our lowest price guarantee. On a like-for-like quote, we will knock 10% off any price! Additionally, we have a range of special offers and promotions available at each store; just ask the team at your location for more details.
When looking for storage space, be on the lookout for hidden expenses like utility bills. Fortunately, we don’t surprise customers with any additional costs. The quoted price includes everything from storage rental rates to service charges, utility bills, and maintenance costs. All you will need is to apply for your own insurance and bring a padlock, which we can help you there, too; just ask our team.
At Kangaroo, we have self-storage units across Scotland and North West England, most of which are conveniently located close to major cities and commercial sites. You’re never too far away from your stored stock or equipment! Find your nearest business storage site here:
