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When you run a daycare, everything has to be safe and minimal. Small, swallow-able bits and pieces need to stay far away from infants. Anything that can be climbed or jumped on needs to be far away from the kids in the after-school program and the toddlers. But the burden of shifting your daycare’s supplies from room to room is just the start of how a storage unit can help. Here are three ways to get immediate value out of even a small storage space:

1. Keep confidential paperwork out of the building.

Depending on the state and county you live in, you might have to keep paper records of all of your customers. You might even have to keep them for a set number of years once they leave. The same is often true for all of your employees’ paperwork. That makes your building a potentially tempting target for data thieves. Solve the vulnerability by storing the data offsite and keeping your building clear of all but one small file cabinet.

2. Stow seasonal supplies out of sight.

If your center has holiday programs, you’re going to have a lot of craft supplies and decorations that you just can’t use the majority of the year. You can’t store them in the building without someone catching an ill-timed glimpse of Santa Claus four months out of date, and they’re usually too pricey to get rid of.

Also, summer toys and winter toys take up a lot of space. Clear out your closets and shift everything you don’t need to storage so you can switch it out in a few months and enjoy the extra space.

3. Buy in bulk.

Daycare centers have tight margins. You can’t raise the rates too high, but you know your staff deserves more than the minimum wage. Save where you can buy ordering in bulk and then stowing the extras in your unit.

Go to Warehouses Plus to find the perfect contract and dimensions for your business.

There’s nothing like running a small business right out of your home. The added convenience means you can work on your business whenever you have an extra moment, and you can cut down on your commute. But your neighborhood might have rules against your company being based in your home. Here are three common restrictions and how a warehouse space can help:

1. Do you perform a mechanical service at home?

There are lots of businesses that you can theoretically run out of your garage. Services like appliance repair and car repair are two popular examples. But neighborhood groups and HOAs will often impose bans against these businesses. They don’t want extra vehicles lining the road or chemical stains in the driveway. So look for rental spaces that you can work in instead.

2. Will you be using commercial vehicles?

Even though the rule might not be written in stone, you and your neighbors have informal expectations about who can park where. During special occasions, the common areas might be temporarily overtaken. But regular use of spots for too many days in a row could be forbidden. If any part of your business requires a semi-truck or oversized vehicle, those might also be banned from your neighborhood by city ordinance.

3. How big is your inventory?

One of the hardest parts of running a business out of your home is having enough room for everything. If you sell small products, you might be able to keep everything organized in your home and garage. But if you need a lot of space for bulky items like landscaping products or mechanical parts, you might not be allowed to store them outside.

A strict HOA shouldn’t ruin your plans of running your own business. Go to Warehouses Plus for the extra space to run your company and store your inventory.

The holiday season always brings more business, especially if you sell gifts or holiday and EOY services. Here’s how a small warehouse can help with the rush.

1. Faster shipping wins the sale.

There are a lot of small details that have a big impact on shoppers decisions, especially with the holidays just around the corner. One of the biggest make or break factors is the shipping.

Customers are after free shipping, so try to work it into the total deal either as a special or as a gift if they buy over a minimum threshold. Customers also care about the deadline: if you can offer two-day or one-day delivery, you can beat out cheaper suppliers.

2. Decrease delays and order turnaround.

But faster internal processes don’t just benefit your customers. They benefit your company. If you want to make sure you’re squeezing as much profit out of your work hours as possible, that means you need space to set up assembly lines and keep your inventory organized. Working in a squashed space automatically causes delays, especially if you have to arrange things to match the space instead of best practices.

So rent a small warehouse that gives you enough breathing room and also lets you organize your products based on paired items and frequent purchases. More space also means you can order more inventory at once. That means you don’t have to wait for deliveries yourself.

3. Test out your 2019 expansion.

If your business is booming, it’s time to get bigger. The fourth quarter is a great time to add some new processes that improve your workflow without a lot of organizational planning hours. Test a small warehouse now to see if it will help you in 2019. When New Year’s Eve rolls around, you’ll be glad for either the head start on your goals or a forewarning that you need different ones.

Go to Warehouses Plus to find small warehouse options that match your schedule and your holiday business.