If you run an online start-up retail business who no longer has space at home, or you are an established retailer who doesn’t have enough space in their current warehouse, then self-storage units offer a practical and cost-effective solution.
To make the best use of your self-storage space, and to make sure you store your retail stock efficiently, then follow our top tips below:
- Make sure you invest in the right sized self-storage unit
Depending on the amount of storage your business needs, it is important to invest in the right size storage space and we have made this easy for customers with our handy pricing guide showing what you can fit into each of our unit sizes. Plan and predict how much retail stock storage you will require as this will be the most efficient way to minimise unnecessary costs. However, if you do need to upgrade or downsize your unit size at any time, you can at Offerfair, with absolutely no hassle.
- Label and organise your stock
Labelling is the key way to organise your self-storage space. Ensure storage boxes are marked with the contents and about organising your stock such as by categories on your website or by location in your stores. At Offerfair, we also sell a range of packaging materials to provide you with everything you need to securely store your retail items conveniently, securely and safely.
- Don’t be afraid to discard old stock
Although it is temping to hold onto old stock in storage, removing old stock with free up storage space for important items. You could discount old stock in a flash sale or donate it to a local charity who would benefit.
At Offerfair, we provide a wide range of unit sizes and storage solutions for retailers needing space to store their stock, so if you are looking for more space, then contact us to discuss your options.
