Launching your own business is an exciting proposition. It offers plenty of positives – being your own boss, for one, and being able to shape the company in line with your own vision. Of course, there are lots of challenges too – which is perhaps why the number of business deaths in 2020 (316,310) was not too far below the number of start-up births for the same period (357,725).

According to recent research, there were 85,000 businesses that launched online or joined online marketplaces at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Ecommerce certainly experienced a huge spike as in-store shopping was rendered obsolete for a time. So, if you’re in the process of setting up your venture you’ll know that the competition is bound to be fierce.

You need to gain any edge you can, and that can start with finding ingenious ways to store your materials and products. Here are just a few ideas.

Have a clear out and keep it close to home

The first step is to make space. This is a great opportunity to get rid of all that clutter that you’ve been meaning to sort out for the last few weeks, months or even years. If you’re planning to store your wares at home, perhaps you can make the most of a spare room – be it a bedroom, an attic, a garage or anywhere else. You can turn it into a custom-made space, but make sure you have the right specialist drill bits when creating the fixings for your drawers, cupboards and shelving units.

Go paperless

Don’t get bogged down in mountains of paperwork. Not only can it feel overwhelming, but you’ve got to have somewhere to store it all, too. Instead, keep digital records – that way you’ll have a reliable management system that means all your important documentation will be safe and secure.

Use a storage company

This will necessitate an additional expense, of course, but if you have lots of particularly bulky items then you may not be left with any other option. There are bound to be providers in your local area which can be found through a quick online search, so do your homework and compare a few before you make a decision based on cost and location.

Make the most of your space

If you don’t think an external unit is the best option, you need to maximise what you do have available. For example, you can invest in vertical storage options such as filing cabinets and thin shelving units. These won’t take up much floor space, while you could also get hold of some multi-purpose furniture for that perfect combination of style and practicality.

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