Posted by On 29-09-2021

5 Small Businesses to Operate From a Self-Storage Unit

Small businesses to operate from a self-storage unit

If you run a small business from your home, you likely started it in your kitchen or on your dining room table. As your small business grew, you may have decided to pick a specific base of operation, such as a home office or a spare bedroom.

Regardless of how much space you have, you may not be able to keep all of your paperwork and other items associated with your small business – like products and marketing materials – appropriately contained. It can be expensive to rent out formal office space, but other options include using a storage unit.

How can Abacus Self Storage help me with North York storage units?

And when you’re ready to find a North York storage unit, we’re here for all your storage unit needs at Abacus Self-Storage. We offer easily accessible storage units in a variety of sizes.

Whether you’ve got excess goods or too much paperwork to store, a self-storage unit can help make sure your small business doesn’t take over your whole house!

At Abacus Self Storage, we have a variety of storage units easily accessible perfect for your small business needs. Our storage units are clean and secure and come in a wide variety of sizes. We offer excellent security features like surveillance cameras and a secured keypad entry. Our friendly staff are here to answer any questions you may have, and you can have peace of mind knowing your belongings are well-protected.

A Small Business Can Really Benefit From a Self-Storage Unit

A storage unit can provide you with some much-needed breathing room. Here are five small businesses that can benefit from using a self-storage unit:

  • Vintage furniture sales
  • Photographer
  • E-commerce business
  • Second-hand shop
  • Accounting

1. Vintage furniture sales

You can make a lot of money buying and selling vintage furniture – but the downside is that you need a safe place to store your furniture before you sell it. A storage unit can be a great place to store your furniture while you’re waiting for prospective buyers.

Our North York storage units are temperature controlled, so you don’t have to worry about your vintage furniture getting wet as it could in a leaky basement. You can avoid cluttering up your basement or garage with a self-storage unit.

2. Photography

If you run your own business as a photographer, you likely have a lot of equipment and even props and backgrounds that you don’t need year-round. For example – you won’t need a Christmas tree and fake presents in the middle of summer!

With a North York storage unit, you can store items that you don’t need while still being able to access them quickly. You can avoid having to look through piles of stuff when you’re ready to do a shoot, as you’ll only keep essential items on hand at home.

3. E-commerce business

The Internet has opened a whole world of possibilities for working from home and running your own business. One of the most common types of businesses to come out of this is an e-commerce business. No matter what type of e-commerce business you’re running, you want to be able to store as much merchandise as possible so you can quickly fulfill orders.

The problem with this is that your goods can quickly clutter up your home. A North York storage unit is the perfect solution – it gives you somewhere to store goods while you’re waiting for orders and can even double as a photo studio for them to help you create the ultimate listing.

4. Second-hand shop

Another business that is booming these days is anything vintage. There’s a huge market for vintage products, such as clothes, books, records or even children’s toys. To operate a second-hand shop successfully, you need to be able to buy and store vintage merchandise quickly and easily.

You don’t want to miss out on an opportunity to score a deal just because you don’t have enough storage space. With a North York storage unit, you’ve got the perfect place to store your extra goods until you find a buyer.

5. Accounting

As an accountant, you likely keep many records online – but you also have to keep a paper copy just in case. You need to be able to store your client’s records in a way that you can easily access them, but you only have so much space in your house.

This is where a North York storage unit can be a great solution. You can store all your paperwork in a safe and secure location, where they won’t be in the way, and they’re safe from damage if anything happens to your house.

We have a variety of reliable and secure North York storage units. With Abacus Self Storage, you’re getting:

  • A reputable operator with storage units that are clean, secure and come in a wide variety of sizes.
  • Flexible occupancy terms that are reasonably priced.
  • The peace of mind that whatever you’re storing will be safe and secure.
  • Service from attentive and friendly staff who are happy to answer all of your questions.
  • Excellent features such as surveillance cameras, a secure keypad entryway and an emergency generator in case of power failure.

With Abacus Self Storage, you can easily access our North York storage units from HWY 7 (between Yonge and Bayview) or HWY 407 (Bayview or Yonge exits). You can have peace of mind knowing that whatever your storage needs, your essential goods will be safe in our clean, affordable and temperature controlled storage units.

Contact Us About North York Storage Units

We offer flexible and affordable rentals, no matter what size of storage unit you need or how long you need it for. To learn more about everything we can offer you, give us a call at (289) 807-1033 or contact us here.

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FAQ

Learn More About Abacus Self Storage in the Greater Toronto Area!

What is the price, and are there any promotions?

Our affordable prices are always set to deliver great value. Further, we regularly run promotions to give our customers the best deals on self-storage.

What should I do if my administrative/personal information has changed?

If your contact information (phone, email, address) changes, please let us know as soon as possible. If you are moving, be sure to change address for utilities, telephones, etc. Organize a checklist related to your move. The post office has special forms for address changes.

What do I need to do if I want to vacate my unit?

Give 1 week notice when the unit is being vacated.

Do I need reservations on a storage unit?

Inquire about advance reservations, to help ensure that a properly sized storage unit will be available when you need it. At Abacus, we do not charge for making advance reservations.

What should I be aware of when renting a storage unit?

Take time to review the storage agreement, as it is your protection while in storage.
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