Six Reasons Why Every E-Commerce Business Needs Self-Storage Solutions

E-Commerce Business Need Self Storage Solutions

Since the internet explosion, how many traditional businesses operate has changed, and indeed, this has also led to the birth of new and innovative business models. Forty years ago, it would have been unthinkable for some of the largest companies, such as Amazon or eBay, to exist. Whilst there are many benefits to being an e-commerce business, this type of business also brings with it other challenges or problems which need to be resolved. The Self-Storage industry is often the perfect partner for E-Commerce companies, particularly those looking to grow exponentially. This article identifies five of the most popular reasons why MCR Storage, your local self-storage provider, is the perfect partner for any aspiring or established e-commerce business.

The Flexibility to Scale As And When Your Business Grows

Due to the virtually unlimited size of the marketplace on the internet, many e-commerce businesses have literally exploded overnight, and whilst this is exactly what any business craves, it does deliver its own challenges. Where do you store sufficient inventory to cope with demand? What happens if that demand is seasonal?

After all, you don’t want to be tied into a long-term contract with no flexibility or ability to react. At MCR Storage, we understand the specific needs and requirements of e-commerce businesses, and we have put in place options to assist and help your companies to flourish rather than tie you down into expensive contracts that are not beneficial to your growth.

Minimising Costs

When it comes to building a profitable business, costs must be kept under control. Commercial properties are, by their very nature, very expensive, particularly if the additional space is only being used to house stock or paperwork.

By using a self-storage facility from MCR Storage, you can circumvent this issue, minimise your costs and invest in larger storage facilities if and when required. Simply put, Self-storage makes sense for shrewd e-commerce business owners.

Security

When storing your inventory, security is of paramount importance. Virtually every small business can easily have thousands of pounds worth of capital tied up in stock, so wherever you store your inventory, you want to be confident that it is safe and secure. At MCR Storage, we take a lot of pride in the fact that our customers trust us with their valuable stock, and we understand the importance of security.

We persistently and consistently evaluate the security of our self-storage units and regularly invest in the latest technology and security systems. This means that when you utilise the services of MCR Storage, you can be confident that your stock is safe, secure, and, just as importantly, easily accessible to you whenever you need it.

Reduction of Risk

Another huge benefit of using a self-storage facility with MCR Storage is that you are essentially reducing or at least mitigating risk. By storing your excess stock or inventory in a different location to your main business premises, in the unfortunate event of a fire, burglary or even flood at your main business, the stock which is stored at MCR Storage will be safe and secure, enabling you to continue to fulfil orders, and indeed keep the business running whilst you deal with whatever issue has occurred, Essentially you are building resilience into your business, which is one of those benefits like insurance that is not appreciated until you need to use it.

Ease of Access

MCR Storage is a locally owned and operated company based in the North West. Although you might not think there is any relevance to this, particularly when it comes to the self-storage industry, nothing could be further from the truth.

When the self-storage model originally came to fruition, multi-national companies purchased large locations as cheaply as possible, which in many cases ended up being in remote locations, as this was the most cost-effective solution for them as a business.

However, for our customers, we always wanted to factor in their requirements, one of which was having an easily accessible location relatively close to the major towns and cities. Because of our local knowledge and expertise, this is a key component which we always factor in when purchasing new self-storage locations. In addition to the overall location, we also consider traffic flow, peak and off-peak access, and even upcoming planning procedures. It is this local knowledge that multi-national self-storage companies can never match, which is one of the key differentiators between MCR Storage and our competitors, which makes us such a good fit and partner for our clients.

Work Life Balance

Many of our customers set up in the e-commerce business as a side hustle. They operate from their home and grow the companies via their laptop, which is cost-effective and also minimises setup costs. However, as a business grows, particularly one that is being grown in your home, it can very quickly become all-consuming. You wake up at home, work from home, store your stock at home, and many people then struggle to separate their business life from their personal life. With stock stored in every nook and cranny in the home, this can lead to tension within the property amongst family members. By hiring a self-storage facility from MCR Storage, some, if not all, of these problems are eradicated overnight. Many of our small e-commerce clients have told us that investing in self-storage was quite possibly one of the most important keys to their success and growth.

MCR Storage is committed to our customers’ success. We have designed everything about our processes and pricing structure around that of our customers. Combined with our state-of-the-art facilities and good old-fashioned customer service, choosing MCR Storage for your self-storage needs could be one of the most important business decisions you have ever made.

To discuss your requirements or get the answers to any questions you may have, call our friendly customer service team today on 0161 877 1260