Can You Work Out of a Storage Unit?
Looking for a cost-effective way to expand your business? If you can’t justify the cost of renting a dedicated business space, warehouse or office, you may be considering self storage as an alternative. The question is: can you work out of them? Let’s take a closer look.
Using self storage units as offices
If you’re keen to rent a storage unit to serve as an office, I’m afraid it’s bad news. Legally, it’s not possible to register a storage unit as your business premises. You can’t ask employees to work out of one, either.
There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, because storage units don’t typically have plug sockets, internet access or any natural lighting, they’re not exactly configured for office use. Insurance complications also rule this option out.
All is not lost…
Just because you can’t register a storage unit as your office doesn’t mean you can’t use one as a way of expanding your business (or downsizing your premises, for that matter).
Storage units are widely used by businesses across the UK for a variety of reasons, including:
- Storing stock and supplies
- Keeping and cataloguing files and paperwork
- Storing tools or equipment
- Storing surplus office furniture, computer equipment, stationery etc
All of the above makes storage units perfect for ecommerce sellers. If you manufacture or source products to sell on sites like eBay, Facebook, Etsy, Depop or similar, a storage unit should suit you down to the ground!
The same goes for contractors. If you need a space away from home to safely store your equipment, tools and machinery, storage units are ideal.
Get your free storage quote today
If you’re on the hunt for a reliable provider of self storage in Grantham, look no further than Grantham Self Store. Get your free quote online today.