Storing Business Inventory or Archives: Storage Tips for Long-Term Storage

Start running your own business, and you’ll soon discover the value of space. Whether you’re holding stock or simply keeping your paperwork in order, the volume you need to store can quickly start to exceed the room available in your attic, garage or spare bedroom. Not all small business owners can afford to hire their own premises, at least when they’re just starting out. So what do you do?

Assess your storage needs

There are three key concerns when it comes to storing your business’s stock inventory or records:
• Space – Do you have enough room to store everything you need so that it’s organised, easy to access, and not all squashed together?
• Safety – Can other people get their hands on your sensitive information or valuable stock? Is it protected from mould, pests, humidity and other damaging factors?
• Sense – Can you find an adequate solution that also fits your budget? Are you paying too much for what you really need, or making compromises that hurt your business?

There’s no one answer to all these questions. As your business grows and changes, your budget and storage needs will change with it. But the basic requirement for safe, clean, accessible storage won’t go away. Luckily, there’s a flexible solution at hand.

Self-storage is the way

At Clear Space, our business self-storage services are ideally suited to growing and developing your business. From a surprisingly capacious locker at £5 per week to a 175 square foot unit at £65, our flexible flat-rate solutions will provide the storage you need for exactly as long as you need it, with no hidden costs. We also offer drive-up units in our fully secure yard at a weekly rate of just £45.

The beauty of storing your records or inventory with us is that we don’t lock you in to a long-term contract. Our rental agreement can be terminated with just seven days’ notice. This means it’s also easy to downsize or upgrade as your business needs change. There are also no business rates payable under our licence agreement.

It’s all about value

The great value at Clear Space extends beyond our great rates for storage space. Your business records and inventory are crucial to your livelihood. Clear Space understands this, and we provide everything you need to keep your assets safe.

Unlikesome self-storage providers, we don’t charge a higher rate for commercial use, so the cost of your storage will always be fair and predictable. Interested in what self-storage can do for your business? Just get in touch with our team for a chat about your storage needs.

You’ll be accessing your chosen unit with a brand new, uniquely programmed fob device and key lock. Our facilities are 100% covered by 24/7 CCTV, and our security software doesn’t just meet current requirements – it exceeds them. We also furnish you with break facilities, including coffee and wi-fi free of charge, so you can take all the time you need. Need to consult your archives or go through your inventory? No rush, no problem!

Unlike some self-storage providers, we don’t charge a higher rate for commercial use, so the cost of your storage will always be fair and predictable. Interested in what self-storage can do for your business? Just get in touch with our team for a chat about your storage needs.