Which business owners is online shop storage suitable for?
The amount of storage space a webshop needs can vary greatly. A start-up entrepreneur might only need a small unit for a few boxes of stock, whilst a growing webshop will require space for pallets, larger stock quantities or packaging materials. A storage unit for your webshop can be useful for a number of reasons, including:
- If your online shop is outgrowing your home: you no longer need to store stock in a bedroom, garage or living room.
- During seasonal peaks: store extra stock temporarily, for example around public holidays or other busy sales periods.
- For extra shop stock: keep the available floor space in your shop free for customers and products that are actually on the shop floor.
- During a renovation or move: keep your belongings temporarily separate from the work and building materials.
- For valuable stock: store luxury goods at a site that is purpose-built for storage and secured with measures including CCTV and digital access control.
- When your stock grows: rent extra storage space without having to move straight to a larger warehouse or commercial premises.
A key advantage is that the storage space can adapt to the size of your stock. If you later need more or less space at LOADS , you can switch to a different size.
Which online shop items can and cannot be stored?
Much of the standard online shop stock can be stored in a self-storage unit. This includes clothing, shoes, accessories, homewares, packaging materials, printed matter and other dry, non-perishable items. You can also temporarily set aside returns or stock that won’t be sold until later in the season.
Not all products are suitable or permitted for storage. At LOADS , the following items, amongst others, may not be stored:
- Fuels, gas cylinders, fireworks and other flammable or explosive substances;
- Hazardous chemicals, pesticides, asbestos and radioactive materials;
- Food, drink and other perishable items;
- Pet food and natural products that may attract pests;
- Plants, animals and other living or organic material;
- Illegal goods, weapons and drugs;
- Electrical appliances that require a continuous power supply, such as fridges and freezers.
How much does online shop storage cost?
The cost of online shop storage depends on the location, the size of the unit and how long you need the space for. After all, a small online shop with just a few shelves of stock requires fewer square metres than a business storing large quantities of products. When comparing options, consider not only the rental price against alternatives such as a warehouse or larger commercial premises, but also the associated obligations.
At LOADS , you can rent self-storage from around €20 per month, depending on the size and location. A storage unit is often considerably more cost-effective than the rent and fixed costs of an additional business premises.
Benefits of webshop storage at Loads
At LOADS , your online shop stock is stored in a clean, dry and secure self-storage unit with CCTV and digital access via the app. You can choose from various sizes and switch later if your storage needs change. The sites offer ample loading and unloading facilities (for lorry deliveries), and at the self-storage sites you can load and unload under cover (drive-thru), so you can move your stock from your car or van to the storage unit without it getting wet, even in bad weather. This gives you extra business space when you need it, without having to rent larger business premises straight away.
Need more space for stock, materials or other business items? Check out the options for business storage at LOADS and book your space straight away!
