If you run your own business, Kent business storage will be a great help. But, there are some factors you need to consider before signing any rental agreements. Here, we will look at the factors that you should be thinking about. 

A survey conducted by StartUp Ambition found that 47% of UK adults are thinking about starting their own business. For some it is about making some extra money but many like the idea of the freedom that comes with being your own boss.

But, as business owners will tell you, it takes a lot of hard work and there can be some challenges along the way such as deciding what Kent business storage to choose. 

Within this article, we will look at the factors that you should consider before choosing Kent business storage. 

What Do You Need To Store?

Firstly, you should have a think about what you actually need to store. 

Are you storing stock? Equipment? Or do you need a space for business documents? 

What you are storing will dictate how you answer the next few questions because you will have an idea of how much space you need. 

How Much Space Do You Need?

Once you know what you need to store in your Kent business storage, you can start thinking about how much space you need. This will help you to narrow down which self storage companies have the right size storage units for your business needs. 

At our Gillingham store, our storage units range from 10 square feet to 200 square feet.
At our Sittingbourne storage, our storage units range from 10 square feet to 200 square feet. 

So, we are certain we will have a storage unit that matches your space needs. 

Where Is The Best Location?

It is important that you have easy and convenient access to your Kent business storage so it is really important that you think about where is the best location for your business. 

We have two stores in the Kent area – Gillingham and Sittingbourne. 

Our Gillingham store is in North Kent and Sittingbourne is in the Swale district. 

Do You Need Something For Your Entire Business Operation?

Next you need to think if you need space for all of your business operations. If you run an e-commerce business you could use a storage unit for storing your stock but, with the right size storage unit, you could also pick and package your orders. With the self storage company, such as Cinch Self Storage, you could then have the orders picked up directly from the self storage facility. 

There are many business documents that you need to keep for a long time so you may also want to consider having a smaller, separate unit to keep these safe. Or have space within your larger storage unit to have a lockable filing cabinet. 

How Secure Is The Kent Business Storage?

Next, you will really want to consider the level of security that the self storage companies you are looking at have. Your business assets are an important and vital part of your business. You need to know it is all being kept safe and secure. 

With our Kent business storage, all of our storage units are equipped with an alarm and smoke and fire detection systems. Alongside this, we also have 24/7 CCTV surveillance. 

Are They Any Extras?  

You may also want to think about any extras that might be a help to you and your business. 

For example – would an office space come in handy? Or the self storage team being able to accept deliveries on your behalf? 

At both our Gillingham and Sittingbourne stores, we have serviced offices available for you to rent alongside your storage unit. This will give you a quiet place to do all your admin, write newsletter and/or schedule social media posts. 

Within all of your stores, our teams are happy to accept deliveries on your behalf. This has proven to be extremely helpful for all our business customers as it means they can get on with their day and not have to wait in for a delivery. 

Things To Consider Before Choosing Kent Business Storage

There are many factors you should be considering when you are looking for Kent business storage. 

Firstly, you need to think about what you actually need to store. This will help you with the second factor which is deciding how much space you need. 

Next, you need to think about where it is the best location for your Kent business storage and if you need enough space to bring your entire business operations over to your storage unit. 

Then, you need to look at the security that is available at the self storage facilities you are looking at. Your business assets need to be protected at all times so you need to find a facility with a high level of security.

Finally, you need to think about whether you need any extras, such as an office space or a self storage facility that will accept your deliveries on your behalf. 

We hope you have found our article helpful. If you would like to know more about our Kent business storage, please click here to find your ideal Kent location.