4 Types of Businesses You Can Do from a Storage Unit

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4 Types of Businesses You Can Do from a Storage Unit

20 September 2016
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You may have decided it's time to strike out on your own and open your own business. In fact, you might have started making crafts or fixing cars in your spare time and are now planning on turning that hobby into a money-making venture. The problem comes when you need a lot of space and your kitchen table just isn't cutting it anymore. The solution might be very simple. You can use a storage unit to start your business.

Here are just some business ideas that are perfectly suited to a storage unit.

Ebay or Etsy Business

You might have been planning to sell your handmade crafts or photos online anyway, and the thought of taking up much-needed space at home might have prevented you from taking the leap. If you rent a storage unit however, you will have the space you need to either create your masterpieces or to store those you have created in a temperature controlled environment until you are ready to ship them to their new home. You don't have to worry about your product being stolen either, as storage facilities have security cameras and measures in place.

Content Creator

If you have been working from home as a freelance writer, video producer or other form of content creator, you might find there isn't enough quiet space around to get your work done. You might have thought of renting an office space or have headed to a coffee shop to work done. These options could either be out of your price range, or too noisy. Or, you might have a business creating YouTube content and finding affordable studio space isn't easy in some cities.

A storage unit can provide a lot of space in which to work for a more cost effective means than renting an existing studio. It can also be used as a recording studio for albums or voiceover work if soundproofed correctly. A storage unit ultimately gives you the space you need to create your work, and many facilities offer electricity, business centers, and WiFi in order to get your work done.

Repair Work

If you have started a business in which you complete repair work, for example, fixing watches, or small electronics, then you definitely need the space to make this happen. If you live in a house that has a garage, maybe you work there, but if you live in an apartment or condo, space is pretty hard to come by. A storage unit provides you the space to keep your tools and parts you will need, as well as allowing you to work.

To learn more about your options, contact local storage companies to ensure they allow creatives like you to work in their storage facilities.