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March 2025

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About 75% of small business owners believe being disorganized decreases productivity in the workplace. If you own a company then you know how stressful it is to keep up with all your business equipment. It’s easy to run out of space at the office for important documents, and it can be challenging to find a place to store all your inventory. If your Chicago business is growing you may want to start considering purchasing portable storage containers.

There are benefits and ways to use them. In this article, we are going to give you six ideas and tips on how you can utilize a storage container.

1. Inventory Management

A crucial part of owning a business is managing your inventory. It can be challenging to stay organized and keep up with all your inventory.

Having extra storage can ensure your office or store stays neat and you always know what you have in stock. If you have items that are seasonal, using a portable container can give you a place to store them so your main space stays categorized.

As a business, you should always have inventory for your clients. If you don’t, you could potentially lose a lot of money.

Having extra storage to keep your backup inventory can be a game changer. Be sure to make a list or take photos of your inventory so you know what you have without having to run back and forth to the container.

2. Protection

Whether you’re storing your own equipment or your clients, you want to know it’s safe. Accidents happen no matter how carefully, we are, but investing in separate portable storage containers will help reduce the risk.

If you’re storing a client’s personal information, then you’re going to want to know that it’s safe and secure. The container will protect against weather, outside debris, and thieves.

When you’re preparing to fill your container, take the time to clean and wipe down your items. If some are fragile, be sure that they are packaged securely with bubble wrap or packing peanuts.

3. Space for Meetings

Having a portable storage container will help free up space in your office. It can be easy to let an office or two become cluttered; however, that’s probably not the best use of the area.

If your company is growing you’ll need every office and conference room in your building. You may not have enough storage closets for all your belongings.

Having a portable container right outside will free up your office. Having it right outside your office will eliminate any stress you may have about moving your things.

When you’re transferring your equipment or items into a container, you may want to sort through everything. It’s the perfect time to purge and get rid of things your business and company no longer need.

4. Store Equipment

There are many benefits of portable storage containers. They are versatile and can store all types of items.

You may have many files you don’t use daily but may need them later for future reference. They can take up a lot of room, but portable storage containers can allow you to free up some space without getting rid of important documents.

If you own a landscaping company, you probably have a lot of heavy bulky equipment. By having a container you reduce the clutter in your garage and driveway. Since the container is portable, you can take it with you when you go to different clients’ houses.

If you’re a construction company, you might not have a permanent office space. Having a portable container that you can move from job site to job site can be super helpful. Before packing everything into the container, make a plan.

You want your items to be evenly distributed throughout the container. If possible you may want to leave a path that will allow you access to all your equipment and allow you to remove it quickly and with ease.

5. Natural Disaster Preparations

Natural disasters can strike at any time without warning. Being prepared can make recovering from them easy.

These units are great for storing emergency supplies. They are also weather-resistant, so you won’t have to worry about your items getting ruined by flooding. You want to invest in moisture absorbers when you’re ready to fill your container. This will give you extra peace of mind knowing your belongings are safe.

6. Customize Your Container

There are many types of storage containers so you’ll be able to find one that fits your company’s needs. If you need extra security, you can add cameras or you can have non-slip flooring installed.

You’ll be saving money by investing in a storage container. You won’t have to pay monthly fees for renting it and you can move it around as much as you need.

By renting a storage unit, you won’t have the luxury of having it close by. A storage container that you own can be placed wherever you want. You can put it in your office parking lot, outside your retail store, or on your construction site.

Portable Storage Containers

As you can see there are many ways you can use portable storage containers. There’s no right or wrong way and you can tailor it to fit your business’s needs. They are durable and versatile, and by having extra space you’ll be less overwhelmed.

We have helped many big and small companies with their storage needs. If you’re feeling cramped in your office or if you’re struggling to find space, contact us.

September 12, 2024

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