The retail industry has seen a significant increase in the number of e-commerce businesses in recent years. This is mainly due to the coronavirus pandemic, which caused many people to turn to online shopping when they couldn’t visit in-person stores. If you’re the owner of an e-commerce site and perhaps are beginning to outgrow your current working space, then why not consider hiring a self-storage unit?
At Kangaroo Self Storage, we have units available for business owners in a variety of sizes, so you can hire a unit that is perfectly adapted to your requirements. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of self-storage for e-commerce businesses.
One key incentive for business owners to invest in a self-storage unit is to manage inventory. If your business deals in shipping physical products to customers, then you’ll want a dedicated area to store stock in an organised and clear manner. This is particularly useful if you have a large quantity of stock or are selling things that take up a lot of room.
For instance, if you have an online clothing business, when you start, your stock might not take up a lot of room. However, as you expand your product range and introduce things like expanded sizing and colour options, you may benefit from having a dedicated space for inventory.
E-commerce business owners are solely reliant on postage for customers receiving their products, and if you face a high number of orders daily, then having a self-storage unit can make the picking and packing process much easier. It allows you to store not only stock but also packing materials and equipment, which can take up space if you ship bulkier items. Some business owners may wish to make the shipping process easier by establishing a devoted packing area, and a self-storage unit can give you the space to do that.
A concern for all business owners, whether those who trade in person or online, is the security of their products. Perhaps your current space isn’t as secure as you’d like it to be, or you want some extra peace of mind when it comes to storage. At our storage facilities, we use:
We understand the importance of security for storing stock, so with our self-storage facilities, you can be sure that your unit is protected and that you will be the only one able to access it.
So, why not just store your stock at home? Of course, this is a viable solution for those just starting out or e-commerce sites that specialise in digital products. Yet, for those with a growing team or stock, investing in a self-storage unit not only gives you extra space, but it comes with its own set of added benefits that make it a worthwhile decision. For example, you can say goodbye to waiting around for deliveries, as our team can take deliveries of your goods on your behalf. We will notify you once your goods have arrived and keep it in our secure holding area for up to 24 hours until you are able to collect them.
If you move items frequently, then our facilities also have a selection of trolleys and pallet trucks that are free to use. For those who deal with heavy or large quantities of items, many of our locations have a forklift service that you can use–a member of our team will operate a forklift on your behalf, free of charge.
Our selection of additional features also includes free Wi-Fi and parking, our box shop, where we sell packing materials, and the option of mailbox rental.
We understand that e-commerce businesses often experience fluctuations in their operations, and that’s why our self-storage options are completely flexible and adaptable to your business needs. For those in the market for just some extra space, our shared pallet options are a great place to start. We even have warehouse storage up to 15,000 sq. ft available in some locations, which might be suited to your business if it deals with large, heavy items or machinery.
Moreover, we offer one all-inclusive price for our business units. That means no business rates, service charges, or utilities charges, which is something you won’t find everywhere. There are also no long-term storage leases or confusing contracts to sign, meaning that if you outgrow one storage unit, we can easily get you moved into another. To get started with a self-storage unit for your business, find your nearest location below and take the next step for your e-commerce business.
