Anyone who has tried to run a business knows all too well that there really aren’t any secrets to success. With so many businesses headed for demise in the first few years of operations, those who make the grade insist that a great product or service, a clear business plan, the right people, industry and financial knowledge and effective advertising are an absolute must. But do you know what else is crucial? It’s out-of-the-box thinking. So let us ask you this: If your business involves the need for storage, have you considered a more efficient approach to traditional warehouse storage?

Thankfully, even if you haven’t considered that there may be cheaper alternatives to traditional warehouse storage Melbourne wide, there are those who have … like us! In fact, businesses using self storage facilities as a smarter alternative to using warehouses and other traditional commercial storage solutions is a major growing trend, so let us assure you – if you’re thinking of heading down that road, we’re right there with you.

Self storage facilities are one of the very best commercial storage solutions, perfect for:

• Small to medium-sized operations
• Small online-based e-commerce businesses
• Tradies with equipment & supplies
• Those transitioning from office to home-based work due to Covid-19.

In many cases, self storage as an alternative to long and short-term warehouse storage actually has many benefits over the traditional and much more expensive options:

1. Cost savings

Some warehouse storage options focus on the space rather than the extras … like connecting power and other basic utilities. Instantly, a world of cost saving opportunities opens up if you no longer need the associated headache and costs. Because you can scale up or down your self storage space to suit, there’s no wasted money on unused warehouse space.

2. Security

Similarly, signing a lease for warehouse storage Melbourne wide will often leave a business having to organise everything else – like security for their precious belongings. With self-storage, though, one of the major perks is that it’s locked up and monitored like Fort Knox.

3. Controlled environment

For many businesses, the ‘climate’ of the commercial storage solution is key. For instance, a business in the electronics game needs the environmental conditions to be ideal – no dampness, no extreme temperatures, and the like. With self-storage, that’s all taken care of.

4. Short or long-term

Often, a business will have to load up their budget so much with short-term warehouse storage that it endangers the prospect of profits from the get-go. Self storage, though, is so flexible that it can be used for short term warehouse storage without having to commit yourself to a long lease.

5. Location

When it comes to traditional warehouse storage, let’s face it: the options in front of you can be tucked away in some of the worst, least secure and remote parts of Melbourne. Self storage facilities, are typically located right in the business hubs in secure, central and domestically and commercially bustling areas.

In fact, our storage facility is conveniently located for Altona Meadows, Laverton, Yarraville, Hoppers Crossing, Brooklyn and most of the western suburbs.

Use Jim’s Self Storage as your warehouse storage solution

For so many small businesses, the issue of committing to long and expensive warehousing and other traditional commercial storage solutions can be make-or-break – with the emphasis on break. Have you considered turning self storage into a de-facto warehouse storage solutions for your operations? The dream of making a business succeed is close to our heart here at Jim’s Self Storage, which is why our business storage solutions can be as versatile as your needs and desires. Get in touch with the friendly team today to start exploring your options.