Benefits of Self Storage for Business When You Have Kids

If you're both a parent and a small business owner, juggling all the different aspects of your life may be harder than you ever imagined possible. But there are ways to cope and to counteract the stress. Here are some of the benefits a storage unit can provide for you and your business if you have kids in the house.

Some small businesses are mostly online (such as graphic design businesses) but may have some fancy electronics that you don't want your kids to get their hands on. And if you have a product-based business, storing your inventory of products in an efficient, easy-to-access way while keeping it out of reach of the kids may seem like an impossibility. In both of these scenarios, a storage unit can be the perfect way to keep your valuable business assets out of reach of any toddlers or curious kids in your household. When you move your inventory to a storage unit, you can focus on organizing things in the most logical and convenient way rather than focusing on keeping them stuffed on high shelves where kids can't reach.

The flip side of keeping kids from damaging business inventory is keeping your business inventory and supplies from hurting your kids. You may find yourself in a situation where some of your tools could actually pose a threat to the kids, and using a storage unit can give you peace of mind on this subject. A storage unit doesn't allow hazardous chemicals or flammable substances, but it's ideal for sharp scissors and knives, power tools, and similar items that could be dangerous to children.

Many new parents find that over time, their children's belongings and clothes start to take over both the living spaces and the storage spaces in the home. This growth can be especially problematic if you have business supplies, tools, and inventory that you need to store and access. Storage units can provide either a holding space for the overflow of kids' clothes or a designated storage space for your business supplies and inventory. If it's the latter, you can list the unit as a business expense. And you won't have to dig through boxes of tiny shirts and unwieldy baby swings to find something you need for your business.

If you're a stay-at-home parent, it can be hard to separate your home life from your business. And when kids could come running in at any time and demand your attention, it can be hard to concentrate on what you're doing. Even when kids are at school, being at home may distract you because there's so much housework to be done. While you typically can't operate a business from your storage unit or use it as an office, you may be able to use it as an occasional workspace. This might involve bringing a chair and desk to the unit so you have a great place to brainstorm, work on designs, finish your accounting, or even concentrate on crafting for a few minutes or hours undistracted. Check the policies of your storage facility to make sure this use is allowed, since policies differ between companies. You may need to select a retail or commercial unit if you're planning to do any work there. And remember, only use the space for work that doesn't involve electricity, flammable, or hazardous liquids (such as gasoline or paint thinner), or other prohibited items. These are just four of the benefits you may discover as a parent when using a storage unit for your small business. And if you'd rather keep your business inventory at home, you can also opt to use a storage unit for your kids' out-of-season clothes and outgrown toys so that your home has room for your inventory. For more information about our storage units and facility, contact Brownsburg Self Storage Locker Inc. and let us know what storage services you need.