An opportunity for cost containment for small businesses could be easily found in self storage. Use of self storage units could solve a number of small business issues. The prevalence of self storage businesses makes these units a viable cost containment source for small businesses.
A home office or garage is often the first site for small business operations. Space is sought outside the home when this no longer meets the needs of the business. However, financial constraints may limit the ability to provide for future expansion. As growth occurs, space issues and employee expansion may once again cause plans for relocation.
The costs of moving to a new location are often considerable. The need for movers and changes required at the new site are potential costs and the time required for the move and potential loss of business are risks for loss. Rather than relocate a small business because storage space is needed, renting a self storage unit may be a more cost effective solution. By moving the items for storage to the self storage, the need to relocate can be postponed or eliminated.
When moving is required, businesses sometimes liquidate furnishings and fixtures. Liquidation may occur because of a time lapse between vacating the existing location and moving into the new, or because the new location may be in a different city. Selling furnishings such as portable cubicles, desks, chairs, file cabinets etc. results in loss of capital and assets that will be increased when the furnishings must be replaced. Self storage units can be rented for a fraction of the cost of replacing these expensive furnishings. Some self storage companies offer rental that includes the use of a moving truck the first day.
Many self storage businesses will rent on a month to month basis while other self storage companies require a minimum number of months rental or a contract. Costs also vary, dependent on where it is, the size of the self storage unit and additional features. Self storage costs anywhere from $50 to $200 per month, based on all for the above variations. But even at the highest rent, goods can be stored for much less than it would cost to replace them. For long distance moves, portable self storage units can be packed at the originating site, and then moved or stored by the self storage company. Related Articles Self storage - Portable moving container - Portable storage - Portable storage -

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