Have you been considering moving your business to a larger commercial space? Maybe you are thinking about it because your business is expanding and you anticipate needing to hire new employees. Maybe you need a bigger space because your staff desks are cramped together or because your inventory has drastically increased and there is not enough space to maintain your inventory in an organized and accessible manner anymore. If you do move to a larger commercial space, however, it comes at a greater cost to your company. Nobody wants to spend more than they have to, especially when that comes to business overhead. So the question is how you can accommodate a growing business while still cutting costs. What many business owners in this predicament don’t realize is that there may be another option. Whenever you have to consider renting a new business space, think about renting a Houston storage unit instead. Here are some reasons why this decision might be more responsible: Rent You can save money by remaining in the same commercial building and getting a storage unit, rather than renting a larger commercial space. A storage unit is going to cost a monthly fee; however it will not be anywhere near the increase you will pay in rent if you move to a larger commercial space. In fact, getting a storage unit will only be a fraction of the cost of the increase in rent. Utility Bills The same is true for the increase in utility bills that you will have to pay if you move to a larger commercial space. In fact, there are no utility bills when you rent a storage unit. Sure, you could try reduce your electric bill by turning off the electricity in areas that are less used, such as the bathrooms and inventory areas, however, you will still notice an increase in your utility bills if you move to a significantly larger commercial office space. Inventory One of the things to consider is whether or not you need all of the inventory you are storing on your commercial property. Can a large portion of your current inventory be moved to a storage unit to create more space for your employees? Would it be more efficient to store your inventory in a storage unit and utilize the space in your commercial building more effectively? Would it be more cost effective to spend only gas money and send an employee to your storage unit one or two times per day to pick up the inventory that is needed immediately? Can you think of better ways to utilize that space? These are questions only you can answer about your business flow and space requirements. Financial Records, Paperwork & Excess Items Could financial records and other paperwork that is not necessary to keep onsite be moved to a storage facility to create more office space? Is there excess furniture stored in your commercial building that could be moved to a storage unit? Do you keep any excess items in your commercial space that could be kept safely in a storage unit so that you can better utilize the square footage in the building? Houston Storage Units: Your Answer to Your Business Problems Again, these are all questions that you need to ask yourself as you are evaluating whether to move to a bigger commercial space or not. At US Storage Centers, it is our goal to make your life and business more organized and cost effective by offering creative storage solutions. Give us a call today at 713-766-6090 to see how we can start saving you money and space immediately. US Storage Centers 8909 Hinman Street Houston, TX 77061 (713) 766-6090
