There is much discussion about whether it is possible to run a business from inside a self storage unit. In short it is generally not an approved activity because planning permission is often needed to site one. There are some providers of storage who can offer flexi-office workspace within the storage unit for administrative tasks which is convenient for the smaller operator but this can only be utilised if the storage facility has that permission set up.
It is more usual to use room in an existing building for the admin side of the business annd use a storage facility for the many kinds of storage needs that crop up, especially after a particularly busy period. There are self storage units which will range from lockers to large units which are ideal for the storage of stock, office furniture, tools and documents. When the business really takes off and bigger quantities are produced then managed warehousing may well be needed. This will include inventory management and for movement of the product if racking is needed then pallet racking will be worth considering. If the value or rarity of the goods produced becomes substantial, then in-house security may eed to be considered. Likewise in the case of documents, archive materials and delicate products – climate controlled storage of old records, accounts, antiques etc may well become necessary.
