How Self Storage Can Benefit Online Retailers

09 Oct 2020

Over the last few years, the rise of e-commerce platforms and online retailers such as Shopee and Lazada has made it easier to operate an online business. However, one of the biggest challenges is having convenient storage.

For us Singaporeans, it would usually be our storeroom or even bedroom. This is not very practical since your bedroom is supposed to be for your own personal space! So here are some reasons t0 consider self storage as online retailers.

  • Lower in cost

Unlike warehouses, self-storage facilities do not charge you property tax, business rates or high rental rates. Instead, you pay a monthly rate for your storage unit depending on the size you are getting. Furthermore, self storage facilities provide more storage size options than warehouses and you would not have to overpay. Overall the cost savings of a self-storage space is greater and will help to keep your cost margin low.

 

  • Higher in Flexibility for Storage Durations

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Due to how easy it is to rent a self-storage space, you can even do it online nowadays. As such, the only thing you need to do is think about how many items you will be storing. If you feel that you might require bigger or smaller storage spaces in the future, you can always choose to upgrade or downgrade your storage space online as well! This allows greater flexibility for online retailers to make any changes almost instantly. 

 

  • No commitments

What if you can’t decide whether you want to commit to e-commerce full time? Do not worry as self-storage facilities do not require you to commit long term contracts as compared to warehouses. You can always choose between 1 month to 3 months, or even up to 12 months. You can always renew your storage contracts for longer storage period as well! Hence, you do not have to worry about committing your money to an entire year of storage cost.

 

  • Secure Environment for your inventory

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When deciding on a location to store your items, it is very important to know whether the storage facility is secure. Most self storage facilities are equipped with 24/7 CCTV surveillance systems and security access for storers only. The access is personalised to the storer so that they can access the storage facility anytime at their own ease. This will ensure that your stock will never be misplaced or stolen.

 

  • Keeping Quality of your stocks up

As Singapore tends to be quite humid, it is generally not feasible to leave your air-condition on 24/7 to ensure your stock remains in good condition over time. Which is why it is better to store your items in self storage facilities for better control. As a result, you would not have to worry about your stocks quality.

 

 

For online retailers who are interested in finding storage spaces to keep your stocks but not sure where to find one, don’t worry! Here at Urban Space Self-Storage, we offer a variety of storage sizes at competitive prices, ranging from 9 to 100 sqft! With highly-secured CCTV surveillance and 24/7 personalized access, you can have a peace of mind when storing at Urban Space! We are located near Alexandra, Bukit Merah & Harbourfront, so feel free to check us out at 3 Depot Close, Singapore 109840 for a quick tour of our storage facility and we will make sure you will leave satisfied while storing your items with us.

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So, what are you waiting for? Sign up with Urban Space today and make space for what matters! Follow our Facebook and Instagram @urbanspacesg for more updates too!