Starting a business is equal parts excitement and trepidation. So much can go right and you can build a glowing future for yourself and your family. Lots could go wrong and you’ll make a few mistakes and have to backtrack or restart. It’s a balance between know-how, skill and a little bit of luck.

Self employment and entrepreneurship has never been more popular: in 2024 alone 846,000 new businesses started.

There’s lots of help out there from legal to financial and the simply practical.

Self storage is a very practical help. Here’s how:

It’s Family Friendly

Many people start their business at home. And it makes sense, keeping overheads down and letting you find your feet in a familiar environment while keep risks to a minimum.

It’s not an easy choice though. Family demands might mean you struggle to find space for stock if you’re selling, or space for your home office so you can work quietly and privately.

You work/life balance could suffer since you’re physically always at work and it can be hard to find a cut-off point mentally.

Renting a self storage unit helps with both practical problems.

• Space for stock storage where you can organise and categorise items properly, saving time and energy. You can even use your storage room as a pack and dispatch station, cutting down handling and travelling.

• For a home office, self storage is space you can stow furnishings when you’re making space at home for your desk and associated peripherals. You can clear a spare bedroom or your dining room without losing possession of expensive furniture you’d otherwise have to replace in the future.

Self storage is Flexible

When renting a self storage unit in Swindon you won’t be tied into a long contract, which is something many start-ups fear since they’re uncertain of what the future holds.

If you need to change your storage arrangements at any time, for any reason, you can do so. Whether you need more room, a little less room, or you need to leave earlier than planned, that’s fine. Our flexible agreements keep you in control, helping you overcome whatever obstacles you encounter.

You can also access your storage room out of normal business hours, should you need to. Speak to a member of the team to arrange this.

We just need a short period of notice to sort things out for you.

Security for Business Assets

Cinch storage at Swindon has 24/7 CCTV surveillance across the whole facility. Each room is alarmed and fitted with smoke and fire detectors. Access is via PIN code.

We share your concern for the safety of your business assets, and take every measure we can to ensure things stay safe and sound.

A Variety of Unit Sizes

One size does not fit all, and we’re confident that no matter what storage space you need, we’ll have the ideal unit. Ranging from just 15 sq ft up to 500 sq ft, we also give you the option to combine units if you need extra.

Whether you’re running a small retail operation or dealing with warehouse quantities of stock, we can help with your storage needs.

Handy Locations

Having business storage probably means you need more regular access to your storage space than a private, domestic customer. You need somewhere that’s convenient to get to, especially in the early days when you might be running the business alongside a traditionally employed role.

Just a 7 minute drive from the centre of Swindon on Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, we’re easy to get to and there’s plenty of parking.

A Part of Our Community

You won’t be the only business owner using self storage in Swindon, so it’s also a chance to meet others in a similar situation and network a little. Maybe you’ll find new customers for your own business, or discover a new business that offers a service yours needs. Becoming known in your local community is a sound building block for business success.

If you’d like to know more about business storage in Swindon, please give us a call on: 01793 267 585 or get a quote online. 

Local Business Help Elsewhere

• Swindon Borough Council: lots of advice to help start-ups, such as where you to get licences and permits. 

• Growth Hub Swindon And Wiltshire for tailored business advice, workshops and a community to showcase your start-up. 

• Business West offers help to the West of England so not quite as local as Swindon Borough Council and the Growth Hub, but they offer advice on how to start, grow and innovate your business.