For storage businesses, portable storage containers are a game-changer—offering unmatched versatility, affordability, and scalability. Despite these advantages, myths about portable storage can deter businesses from leveraging their potential. Are they only for moving? Too expensive? Hard to manage? Let us set the record straight. From expanding your service offerings to optimizing your operations, portable storage containers can help your business meet diverse customer needs.
MYTH: Portable storage is only for moving.
FACT: Portable storage containers are quite versatile.
- Business: Offer local businesses a way to store excess inventory or create temporary workspaces. Seasonal operations and overflow storage needs are easily met with portable containers.
- Renovation & Restoration: Help homeowners or businesses keep belongings safe during renovations or after natural disasters.
- Temporary Spaces: Use containers as pop-up offices, disaster relief facilities, or short-term storage solutions for expanding businesses or medical clinics.
- Home Staging: Provide customers with portable units to declutter and stage their homes for faster sales.
- Seasonal Storage: Offer solutions for storing holiday decorations, seasonal merchandise, and off-season items, enabling businesses and homeowners to free up valuable space year-round.
MYTH: The business model is complicated.
FACT: Software solutions and hassle-free insurance simplify the logistics of portable storage.
- Easy Software Solutions: Simplify scheduling, billing, and inventory management to make portable storage seamless for both businesses and customers. (See our portable storage management software partner, Stella).
- Hassle-Free Insurance: Easy-to-implement insurance plans provide peace of mind for both storage operators and renters. (Check out our partners for contents and damage waiver coverage insurance, Storage Protectors).
MYTH: Portable storage is not secure.
FACT: Storage businesses can reassure customers with the robust security features.
- Strong Locks: Welded and riveted locking mechanisms with a secure pin to keep everything safe. With advanced locking options, your belongings remain secure from unauthorized access.
- Weatherproof: Rain, snow, and extreme temperatures will not compromise the unit or its contents. Do not listen to the myths about portable storage!
- Pest & Intruder Proof: Keeps out critters and anyone who should not be snooping around. Reinforced seals and heavy-duty construction deter rodents and unauthorized individuals alike.
- Heavy-Duty Doors: Swing doors that work like those on shipping containers for added security and ease of use. These doors ensure smooth access while enhancing durability and theft protection.
MYTH: Storage containers are expensive.
FACT: Portable storage containers offer a cost-effective way for storage businesses to expand their operations.
- Affordable Expansion: Units cost around $30 per square foot (all in), which is far less than constructing permanent buildings.
- Tax Benefits: Section 179 deductions allow businesses to deduct the cost of portable storage units, reducing taxable income and reinvesting savings.
MYTH: Delivery systems are limited.
FACT: Delivery systems are more affordable and adaptable than many businesses realize.
- You Have Options: Depending upon your type of operation, the space at your facility, and your budget, you may choose to rent or own your equipment. Check out our favorite delivery options.
- Compatible Systems: Boxwell’s containers work with a wide range of delivery equipment, so you do not need to invest in anything fancy. This compatibility ensures smooth operations — even if you are working with existing delivery setups.
Portable storage containers provide storage businesses with secure, flexible, and scalable solutions to meet evolving market demands. Do not let myths about portable storage hold your business back. With Boxwell’s innovative products and trusted partners, you can unlock new revenue streams, enhance customer satisfaction, and stay ahead of the competition. Explore how portable storage can transform your business today!
At Boxwell, our commitment to quality is more than just words. Because we produce our products at Boxwell-owned facilities, we can offer the highest standards and responsiveness to all of our customers. Our portable containers, relocatable self-storage units, roll up doors, and hallway systems come with warranties and dedicated support. Therefore, they are a reliable and worthwhile investment for any storage facility.
Each of our products caters to the diverse needs of businesses worldwide. Our extensive reach encompasses storage facilities across various regions. This spans across America, Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, Germany, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Boxwell designs, manufactures, and delivers fully customizable, durable, and movable storage solutions. At the end of the day, you can focus on running your operation!
Work with a Boxwell representative to decide your ideal unit mix, custom colors, door configurations, and more. Your Boxwell storage units will be shipped flat packed and assembled fast with just a few dozen nuts, bolts, and basic tools. You will be ready to rent them in no time! Check out boxwell.co or call (303) 317-5850 for more information.