Self-storage units aren’t only beneficial for residential needs. Businesses can also reap numerous rewards from leasing a storage unit. Storage units are a cost-effective and secure way to house excess inventory, tools, and files. Here are some of the types of businesses that can use additional storage to work more efficiently. 

What Kinds of Businesses Need Extra Storage?

1. Retail Stores

Retail stores often get more inventory than they can display, and sometimes small businesses simply don’t have enough space to house excess inventory. Rather than return it or expand to a new building, retail businesses can store product and inventory at a self-storage facility. Storage facilities have 24-hour surveillance, fireproofing, coded gates, and other security features to keep your inventory safe.

2. Real Estate Agents

Real estate agents often help with staging the interior of a home to make it more appealing to buyers. Some real estate agents buy furniture and decor to help a home look its best, and they often reuse those items in different houses. Renting a storage unit can provide a central place for agents to store those materials between showings. 

3. E-Commerce Sellers

Many e-commerce and online sellers operate from their employee’s houses or small offices, and they quickly run out of room for inventory and product as their business grows. A storage unit offers a place for online retailers to house their products before they are packaged and distributed to buyers. 

4. Landscapers

Landscapers generally work in the field, traveling to and from clients, and many independent contractors don’t have an office or business space to operate from. Rather, they transport their landscaping equipment from home to each job location. By storing such tools as mowers, gardening shears, and handsaws in a storage unit, landscapers can take only what they need for each specific job instead of hauling it all to each location.

When you need a self-storage unit for your business, EZ Storage in Lexington, SC, has cost-effective units available in a variety of sizes. For more than 20 years, this storage facility has helped business owners store such items as office furniture, legal documents, and office supplies in secure, climate-controlled units. Call (803) 808-9328 to ask about availability or visit their website to learn more about their facility.