Rise of Internet Traders
The economic downturn has given rise to a new generation of internet traders who are bucking the trend and avoiding the credit crunch. We have observed a distinct increase in the numbers of internet traders looking to start a new business at ready steady store. They are using the storage units as stock rooms and a place to work and are attracted by the low start up costs, flexibility and peace of mind of having their goods securely stored.
Storing stock safely and securely in this way also means new businesses can buy in bulk and pay less for goods. Self storage companies such as ready steady store aim to make the transition as simple as possible, offering a free receipt and dispatch service, fax and photocopying facilities, and free delivery of all packing materials.
On 12 March the Leeds Roundhay and Manchester Central branches of ready steady store are holding open evenings to help businesses understand the savings they could make by using self storage and by setting up an office in their own self storage unit. Both stores will have business experts on hand to offer advice on getting started in business and will be available to chat and answer questions. The stores will also be holding a prize draw for one lucky business to receive three months free office space.
We’re still noticing a rise in the numbers of internet traders coming into our stores. Yet another customer this month. They seem to be replacing the market trader as the customer group which generates the most enquiries. Bring on the ebay power traders!
Storage is proving to be the cost effective / flexible way when starting a new internet trading business. Minimal overheads /saving on warehouse & office space combined.
At Wokingham we have a very young company that is growing from strength to strength starting with 1 unit used for sorting products to a 2nd used for office with internet conection and now have recently added a container in the yard.An additional service also being the receipt & dispatch room for deliveries.A secure accesssable area with all the needs of a young start up business in 1 place.