With a self-storage, the extra space allows business operations in the workshop be more efficient and expeditious. At the same time, it lets one reorganise the workshop by shifting spare automotive stocks and accessories to the storage unit instead. Also, this lets a business owner decide when to sell, store, or dispose of inventory at a later time; due to the extra space acquired with a storage space.
But besides knowing how much space you’ll need for your storage unit, there are many other factors to consider as well – such as location and flexibility. So, read on below for the different considerations to make before deciding on a suitable storage unit.
Choice of location
Both employee and customer convenience are equally important when selecting a suitable storage space. Ensure the location your self-storage is situated in lets both parties commute easily – be it via personal or public transport. Having a myriad of amenities and parking lots at a stone’s throw also improve the work experience for employees.
Work+Store offers multiple locations islandwide for interested storage users, the different areas including Tampines, Bukit Merah, Upper Thomson, Toa Payoh, 100 Eunos, Kallang, Ang Mo Kio, Pasir Panjang, and Aljunied. Zooming in on our Toa Payoh location, it’s the ideal location for automotive business owners. Currently, there’s an ongoing promotion of up to a 2-months waiver and 20% off your selected unit. Moreover, there is an abundance of facilities and F&B establishments nearby like petrol stations, ATMs, malls, and banks. Get in touch with our staff for more details. Terms and conditions apply.
Growth capabilities
As businesses grow, change, and evolve – it’s important that the storage company that you’ll be engaging with can raise the potential of business growth. Hence, besides acquiring more space, you should also check for flexible service terms that accommodate your business needs. In doing so, your business will be able to thrive and gain more revenue, in time to come.
To let your business grow, we support business owners with our flexible service terms. It includes the option of short-term or long-term storage usage to accommodate the duration you’ll be using the storage unit, as well as the choice of switching to another type of product or service within our property or our parent organisation, LHN Group, where you can select from a commercial unit, serviced apartment, and so much more. Meanwhile, service terms aside, our spaces come in a wide range of sizes to meet your space requirements. Our storage spaces vary from 6 sqft to 730 sqft, while our storing and packing spaces are available from 88 sqft onwards.
Expenses involved
One of the most important considerations that any automotive business owner must make while acquiring a self-storage is the expenses involved in doing it. Factoring in the upfront expenses like transportation charges, costs of setting up the space, and storage furniture and supplies all contribute to the expenses incurred. It’s crucial that you evaluate all of these aspects while getting a storage unit of your choice.
As such, Work+Store helps to reduce these costs with our all-inclusive rates for selected spaces, including the cost for basic facilities like lightings, a powerpoint, and air conditioning. Additionally, it also comes with CCTV surveillance and accessibility all day long to safeguard your space and enable exclusive, convenient access. Furthermore, with our Zero Deposit Guarantee programme, eligible business owners can save even more by keeping the deposit sum for other business expenditures in the future. Overall, with our spaces – you can help in facilitating logistical procedures and heightening goods procurements to allow for enhanced customer service levels.
All in all, it entails important decision-making when selecting a suitable self-storage. Considering factors like cost, storage capacity, and the potential for growth can help your business in the long run.
Once the considerations for choosing the right storage unit is known to you, you should ensure you choose a unit of a suitable size and location to meet your storing needs. After doing so, you can then focus on enforcing safe working conditions to ensure employee welfare; this includes enabling the SafeEntry check-in system and ensuring an ample supply of essentials like sanitisers to keep the COVID-19 crisis at bay. By doing your part in keeping employees safe; you’re contributing to ensuring a safer nation ahead.
If you wish to find out more about Work+Store and our other storage options, feel free to contact us at +65 6578 9966 or WhatsApp us at (65) 8345 9966. Alternatively, you can email us at space@workstore.com.sg for more information!