Starting and running a business requires great use of resources and some creativity when it comes to resources, especially in the beginning, to ensure that your business can grow and succeed. Chances are in the early days you will be working around the clock and your office will be wherever you happen to be working – be it your house, coffee shop or a shared workspace.
If you are not fortunate enough to start off with a dedicated office then you will likely be working from places like coffee shops, cafés, or restaurants when you’re tired of working from your house. This shuffling around doesn’t give you one solid place to run your business and if you don’t have your own office yet you may be considering self storage in Ottawa. This leads to the main question of whether or not you can use a storage unit in Ottawa as an office and the answer to that question is both yes and no. Self storage units are extremely convenient and affordable however they cannot function as a traditional office because they are not legally approved for occupancy like an office space. Even though you won’t be able to meet clients at your storage unit or setup a desk, a self storage unit can be extremely helpful for your business in other ways.
So how can you use a self storage unit as an office?
Well working from local coffee shops in Ottawa is great for meetings and communicating with clients via your laptop, you won’t be able to store your files and inventory in your local Starbucks. You will likely run out of space in your house that you want to use for business use and business storage and rather than jumping into an office lease just for inventory storage and documents, you can take advantage of a spacious and affordable self storage unit in Ottawa.
Self storage can play an important role in the growth of your small business. Just Right Self Storage offers clean and spacious self storage units, including climate-controlled units that are available to rent on a month-to-month basis as well as long term rentals with discounts and promotions available from time to time.
For small business owners and contractors in Ottawa, the commitment-free extra space is often just what’s needed to get more organized and efficient to really grow your business. Interested in learning more about self storage in Ottawa, give us a call or submit our online contact form for more information and one of our self storage experts can discuss several options with you to meet the needs of your growing business.