How to Leverage Self Storage for Your Growing Commercial Operation

By Kurt Novak

If you own a business that's bursting at the seams and you just can't keep up with inventory levels at your current location, then renting a Columbus storage unit may be the answer you've been looking for.

Most Columbus storage units are rented on a month-to-month basis. This is particularly convenient because it means you can rent as many or as few units as you need during the year, and it can grow with your business. Storage units are clean and secure, and you can access them any time of the day or night.

You have access to your storage unit whenever you want, and you won't have to pay any access fees. Of course, you don't share the space with anyone else, either.

Self storage is an affordable alternative for many commercial operations. If you are a contractor or landscaper, you can use a facility to store your equipment overnight, and you can keep supplies in a storage room so they are readily available when you need them.

If you're an accountant or attorney, you might have years worth of papers and files that have to be stored securely for a long time. And if you are a retailer, you may need a place to store your holiday inventory, even though it's only May.

Most Columbus storage facilities have tall fencing around their perimeter, so anything stored is secure. There are also surveillance cameras on hand recording all activity 24/7. In order to enter onto the grounds of the facility, you have to type in your private access code at the main gate.

Modern storage facilities offer paved parking spaces between the storage buildings. Some buildings also come with climate and humidity control. Urban storage facilities are typically staffed during regular business hours, which helps if someone wants to drop off or pick up a package.

Storage facilities are similar to parking garages in that they do not cover damages to items you store with them. Therefore, check to see if your business insurance policy covers equipment and inventory stored off-site. In case it doesn't, I suggest you purchase renter's insurance

Many facilities prefer to set up automatic monthly bill payment, although they all will accept cash, major credit cards or check.

As a commercial storage customer you can usually negotiate a discount when you rent a self storage unit for a long time. Most businesses remain permanent tenants and rent for more than a year. In that case the owner of the storage facility will be glad to quote a special rate, if you pre-pay for 6 months or if you have your monthly payment automatically drawn from your credit card or business account.

Columbus storage facilities offer an affordable alternative for growing commercial enterprises that need extra space and don't want to go to the expense, hassle and maintenance of new construction. - 30331

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