Most Important Things For Commercial Storage Users

Here are some important considerations for commercial storage users when picking a facility.

Commercial users of storage typically have some very different needs when compared to those of household users of storage.  For this reason, the features of a storage facility, as well as other aspects of a storage facility that make it appealing to commercial storage users, can be very different than typical household storage users.

Price

Although a key factor in making storage decisions, for commercial users of storage, price should come second to factors that make a facility the most useful and efficient for your business.

Access Control

Modern storage facilities offer access control that can be turned on and off to selected users so they can access a storage unit for your business.  This can be useful if you are storing inventory or need to move equipment in and out and have several employees who do this.  By having digital access control to not only the facility but also to your locker, there is no more worry about duplicated keys or unauthorized access and inventory loss. 

Loading Areas

When selecting a facility for your commercial storage needs, ensuring that it has easily accessible and secure loading areas is crucial.  Some older facilities have open or uncovered areas that can pose risks to your merchandise or equipment in the loading and unloading process.  Modern facilities will have secure areas with easy access to the facility.  These will typically be covered and in a secure area to ensure nothing goes missing when loading and unloading.

Locker size and Availability

Having the proper locker size for your commercial needs is important however so is being able to easily expand your storage space if needed for a busy season or a large order.  One of the major advantages of self-storage provides over typical warehouse space is flexibility.  A customer can add or remove storage space with short notice to meet the changing needs of their business.  Because of this, it is important to pick a facility large enough and with a variety of locker sizes that can meet your changing needs with short notice. 

Facility amenities

Commercial storage users typically have different needs when it comes to the amenities that storage facilities offer.  These can include package shipping and receiving as well as having small office space for meetings to take place.  Many modern storage facilities offer these as added features and this sets them apart from older less modern competitors.

Overall, it is important to look at the storage needs of your business from a holistic point of view.  This can not only save you time you can spend on building your business but it also may be the case that the added features of a slightly more expensive modern facility actually end up saving you money in the long run.