Self Storage for Small Business - The Pros and Cons

• Inventory

  It’s important to consider cost-efficient ways to accommodate the space you will need to keep your business supplies, byproducts, and merchandise as your business grows. We understand that some products and supplies require extra care to preserve the quality, thus, we offer our self storage units that are climate-controlled. Learn more about our climate-controlled storage here.

• Document Storage

  Many professions, including those in the medical and law fields, are required to keep hard copies of documentation for legal reasons. These businesses, among others, can use our self storage units to store these dated documents and records they don’t have the space for but are mandated to keep for their records.

• Business Furniture

• Parts

  Tradesmen or handymen need storage space to store their tools and equipment. Though you can’t work directly out of your unit, you can certainly store your tools at our facilities instead of using your personal garage.For heavy tools and other items, we have storage facilities that are spacious enough to safekeep your tools for you. Find a location nearby now !At some locations, such as our Craig Rd location in Las Vegas , our semi-truck sized unit is also perfect for storing excess raw materials for your construction projects. Thus, contractors and engineers no longer need to worry about where they should keep their materials during their projects. Also, if there are materials left over, these may also be stored in a storage unit instead of going to waste.

• Business Vehicle

  At many of our Shield Storage locations, we offer parking spaces for business vehicles, vans, and other heavy-duty vehicles. Some locations offer spacious garage storage units where you can park your work truck or other vehicles during off-hours.

• Warehouse

  Work-at-home entrepreneurs no longer have to worry about their products cluttering their home or risk compromising the quality of the product due to poor storage. Renting an office space to store your items can be pricey compared to a self storage unit. Not only can you save money storing with us, but you can also benefit from the added security measures we provide at our facilities.It’s also not just the security you will gain from renting a self-storage, here are other benefits.

• Temporary Storage

  Whether you're downsizing your office or moving to a new location, you'll need temporary storage to keep your belongings safe and secure. The challenge is finding temporary storage because not all storage facilities agree to short-term rentals of their units. Fortunately, Shield Storage, as well as all our managed properties, offer the convenience of month-to-month agreements.Overall, at Shield Storage we strive to provide a better storage solution. Thus, we offer storage units equipped with digital surveillance systems, protection plans, and gate access with personal access code.To read more about our security measures, click here.

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• Providing a cost-effective storage solution
• Central location for convenient access
• Giving you back more office space
• Providing flexibility with month-to-month contracts

Shield Storage ensures our facilities are convenient and well-secured to assure our tenants that their items and documents are safe with us. Since valuable items and documents can be stored in our units, we have implemented additional security measures.

• Put up shelves in your storage units

  Utilize your storage space by putting up shelves or racks where you can neatly organize your items and documents.

• Use bins and stackable containers

  Bins and stackable containers are reliable for storing small equipment and items. Using containers makes it easier to cluster small parts and not have them scattered around your unit. You can make the most out of your space with stackable containers or bins.For ideas on safe stacking your items, you can read this.

• Label your items and boxes

  Make sure to label your items and boxes clearly. This is a great way to keep track of boxed items, and going through the labeling process makes it easier to find your things when you need them.

• Create an inventory list

  Having a list of your items makes it easier to keep track of what is in your storage. This is also helpful and saves time when you need to look for an item or document, especially if you have multiple units you are storing in..

• Arrange your items based on size and frequency of use

  It should be common practice to place larger items at the furthest corner. For items and documents frequently taken out of the storage unit, have them stored near the entrance or somewhere readily accessible. When storing away items, make sure you keep a clear path leading outside.Remember, that good organization is key to staying on top of your things. The first thing you want to do when storing away items for your business is to think about what will be useful. You don’t need to keep old receipts, dated documents, and decorations that don’t serve any purpose—they just take up space, and space is money.For more storage tips, read here.

• Driver's license
• State ID
• Passport
• Military ID

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• Home stagers who need a place to keep the furniture they use to stage homes. Storage units are not only affordable, but also offer a convenient location where to keep your items organized between jobs. Read here on how to prepare your furniture for storage to avoid damage.
• Lawyers, doctors, and other professionals who deal with a lot of paperwork day in and day out. Instead of wasting valuable office space, you can opt to store your files in a secured storage that’s near your office.
• Ecommerce and business owners whoneed the extra storage for their inventory and supply stocks. They can utilize our storage units for their inventory.
• Tradesmen and Engineers can store their tools, equipment, and other materials they need in our storage units.
• Restaurants can store their important documents, store furniture, decorations, and other unneeded items for their kitchen.

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