Unfortunately, only about half of the nation’s small businesses make it past their 5-year mark.
It’s stressful owning a business, and it’s even more stressful finding ways to give yourself a boost. You’ve tried loyalty programs, improved employee training methods, and new product reveals. You might have even tried starting a business podcast.
Finding business boosts is hard, but there could be something you haven’t considered just yet. Have you tried using repurposed shipping containers? Yes, you heard that correctly.
It may sound crazy, but there are 5 major ways these containers can help grow your business. Keep reading below to be let in on this secret.
1. A Shipping Container Can Be Your New Office
We know it sounds a little bit crazy, but there are such things as shipping container offices. It’s the new office space that’ll help you save on rent. You won’t be shoveling out money to take up space in a large corporate building.
Scout out and secure a small piece of land to place your shipping container office. If your backyard is big enough, your problem is solved!
2. You Can Take Them With You
If you notice a better opportunity for your business a few states away from where you’re currently located, go there and take your shipping container office with you. Shipping containers are mobile. Even if you want to move further from a busy part of the city to a quiet part of town, you can do that with a mobile office made from shipping container(s).
3. They’re Customizable
Whether you’re setting up an office or transforming a few containers into an unconventional bar, you can easily buy and customize shipping containers in your local area. They don’t have to be dull or impractical once you are done fully customizing them. Put in some large windows, air conditioning and skylights. Paint the inside, and add some graffiti on the outside!
4. They Offer Extra Storage Space
Not only do you have the room for a big desk, but you’ll also have some extra room to store any of your business or office supplies. It’s a dual-purpose space that’ll save you major money.
5. It’s Free Marketing
Many creative business owners across the US are turning repurposed shipping containers into small shopping spots and hip bars. Because of their creative ideas, they’re getting free marketing.
People will automatically be drawn to try out the ‘hip container bar’ in their town as opposed to going to the same bar they find themselves at every weekend. The idea of an unique shipping container experience can be refreshing.
Boost Your Business With Repurposed Shipping Containers
Repurposed shipping containers may not be the solution you anticipated, but it could be the solution you need. They save businesses money in many ways. These repurposed containers are mobile and allow you to save on rent by using them as an office. You’re also able to customize them and use them as a form of marketing to attract customers.
Are you looking to buy a shipping container for your business? Check out all our services, and contact us to get started.
