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Case Studies

Sheer Glamour: Online Beauty Retailer

Sheer Glamour is a Peterborough based business who supply makeup, perfume and hair care products from a wide variety of respected and well-known brands. After spending years working in the beauty industry, the business was set up by Julie Wilson in 2019 to provide branded products at wholesale prices.

The Challenge

From high-end lines to clearance ranges, Sheer Glamour’s products offer exceptional value for money.  They have worked recently to develop their own products and have had great success with makeup palettes, and glitter eyeshadow; with plans to release even more own-brand offerings in the future. 

With more than 8,000 members on their Facebook group and a thriving eBay store, Sheer Glamour has worked hard to grow their team and aim to expand further as the business grows. Due to the nature of their business, and the large number of stock they hold at any given time, Sheer Glamour needed an affordable space to operate from.

The Solution

Our self storage units provide the perfect place, reducing the need for them to pay costly commercial rent rates and providing them with a flexible option that can grow with their business. They have run their business from our Peterborough self storage facility since 2019, starting with a single unit, and have since grown to rent 3 separate units – one to hold stock, one to store packaging materials and a third to work from preparing and packing orders.

Our Peterborough store allows customers 24-hour access, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, making it easier for businesses to access their stock at a time that’s convenient for them. With storage units available in a range of sizes – from a 9ft locker to a double garage, we provide solutions for a variety of businesses. Our Peterborough store also features round-the-clock CCTV monitoring and PIN code access for extra peace of mind. 

“We can sleep at night knowing that our goods are in a secure place. Which is alarmed and cameras are everywhere watching the storage yard at all times.  Ready Steady Store is different from other storage places as the staff really get to know you personally so they can understand your needs for your business.  And they will help you achieve the correct storage space for your budget.”

“The staff go above and beyond to help us in any way they can. If there is any way they can help us they will. They are always so friendly and approachable. We also like being at Ready Steady Store because we are left to get on with what we need to do for our business.”   

For more information or to make a purchase, visit the Sheer Glamour website now or follow them on Facebook. 

Why store with us?

At Ready Steady Store, our units are used by a range of businesses for office storage, warehousing, surplus stock and document storage.

With 24-hour CCTV, a range of additional services and the ability to scale up or down your storage unit to suit your needs, get in touch with our friendly team today on 0800 321 3211 to find out how we can help. Find your local self storage unit today or use our size estimator and quick-reference unit size guide to figure out how much storage space you need.

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Storage Unit Size Guide
Quick Reference
9–15
sq ft
Small Storage Unit

Secure storage for documents, boxes and smaller items you need to access occasionally.

Archive boxes Suitcases Seasonal items
25
sq ft
Studio / Small 1-bed

Conveniently fits the contents of a studio or small 1-bedroom flat, without bulky furniture.

Single bed Wardrobe items Desk & chair
⭐ Most popular
50
sq ft
1–2 Bedroom Flat

Reliably fits a sofa, double bed, wardrobe and around 20 boxes - our most-booked size.

Double bed Sofa Wardrobe ~20 boxes
75
sq ft
2–3 Bedroom House

Accessible storage for most contents of a family home, including larger furniture pieces.

King bed Dining set Multiple wardrobes
100
sq ft
3–4 Bedroom House

Friendly, flexible storage for larger homes - white goods, garden furniture and full room sets.

White goods Garden furniture Full house contents

Helpful tip: Most of our storage units are at least 8ft high - stack your items and furniture to make the most of the height and keep your costs down.

Karishma Darji

Head of Central Operations & Marketing, Ready Steady Store

Karishma is Head of Central Operations & Marketing at Ready Steady Store, bringing over 10 years’ experience in the UK self storage industry. She oversees central operations, process strategy, customer experience, and digital performance across multiple self storage locations nationwide, ensuring customers have access to affordable, secure, and easy-to-use storage solutions.

Her work is closely informed by real customer behaviour and day-to-day store operations, helping ensure all advice and guides are practical, transparent, and relevant.

Making it as easy as possible

Exclusive Enterprise Van Hire for our customers

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We've teamed up with Enterprise to bring our Ready Steady Store customers an exclusive deal. Book via our link and enjoy a 5% discount on live prices for van hire, making your move easier and more affordable.

  • Exclusive customer savings - 5% off live Enterprise hire prices
  • Flexible 24-hour hire periods to suit your schedule
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off from your nearest Enterprise branch
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Secure storage for your belongings, around the clock

At Ready Steady Store, security is built into everything we do. Our stores are designed to help protect your belongings while giving you complete peace of mind, whether you're storing for the short or long term.

These measures are in place to help deter unauthorised access and provide safer storage for our customers.

Our security features typically include:

  • 24/7 CCTV monitoring
  • Smart locks for controlled, secure unit access
  • App-controlled entry, so only authorised users can enter

Expert insight from our store teams

Customers often underestimate how important access control and good lighting are when choosing self storage. Our teams regularly highlight these features as key reasons customers choose Ready Steady Store.
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  • 24/7 CCTV
  • Smart locks
  • App-controlled entry

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Our sustainability commitment

With climate change now at the forefront of most people’s minds, action needs to be taken. At Ready Steady Store we’re already taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint, a major factor in combating climate change.

Our latest tree planting initiative will see us reduce our footprint even further. That’s because trees absorb CO2, so they’re a great way to minimise the harmful effect of CO2 emissions on the environment. And with more trees planted, the closer we’ll be to achieving a carbon-neutral Britain, along with our goal to become a carbon-neutral business.

We’re doing everything we can to help create a sustainable future for the planet, and now you can help too. All you have to do is leave us a Google Review, and for every one posted we’ll plant a tree with our partner more:trees.

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Help Us Raise Money for the Alzheimer’s Society

This year, we’re proud to support the Alzheimer’s Society—our chosen charity partner—by committing to raise £5000 to help fund vital research and support services for those affected by dementia.

We’ve made fantastic progress with cake sales, sponsored walks, and other team-led activities. You can follow our journey and check in on our progress via our JustGiving page.

Want to help?

You can make a difference by donating just 50p Or feel free to give more, share the link, and encourage friends and family to get involved.

Together, we can make a real impact for people living with dementia.

Get your essentials from the Box Shop

Moving house? Making space? We’ve got you covered for all the essentials you’ll need in our box shop.

Page last updated: February 27th, 2026

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