What kinds of businesses use shipping container storage?

At Sunshine Self Storage in Albion, the businesses that get the most out of a container are the ones that need gear close by but don't need a full warehouse.

Tradies are the biggest group. Plumbers, electricians, carpenters and landscapers use a container as a lock-up for tools, materials and spare stock, so the garage goes back to being a garage. With access from 5am, you can restock the van before a 6am job.

Small product businesses use containers for seasonal stock and overflow. Online sellers keep inventory here and take what they need home to pack. Businesses that run events or markets store their display gear between bookings. Builders and renovators store fixtures and materials between stages of a job.

What they have in common is drive-up access, a fair monthly price and no commercial lease. They back up, load in, lock up and get back to work.

You can work from your container too, for example as a workshop or packing area. There is no power or lighting on site, so plan for battery tools and daylight.

We have 10ft ($198 a month), 20ft ($299) and 40ft ($580) containers, with 50% off your first three months for a limited time. Tell us what your business stores and we will suggest a size. Call us 03 9010 6147.