Many people dream of owning their own business, but for many it unfortunately remains a dream. However, for those savvy entrepreneurs who possess the drive to open their own shop, the rewards can be huge.
What puts many people off from starting a business are the huge costs involved in securing a space to open your shop. With commercial space running an average of $181 per square foot in Houston, TX, and the added costs of utilities, maintenance, property insurance, fees and potential rises in rent, you can see how to costs can quickly add up.
Luckily, there are alternatives to renting a building for your retail space. One growing quickly in popularity is the use of custom shipping containers.
Something Unique
To give your shop an advantage over your competitors, sometimes you need an attention grabber, something different – something that sets you apart and that your customers enjoy seeing. Buying a custom shipping container is a great way to differentiate yourself. Because it poses a stark contrast to standard retail space in the consumer’s eye, your business is likely to gain an infusion of business merely by word of mouth.
With the huge advancements in shipping container customization, you can create almost any kind of space from shipping containers. You can add windows, doors and create multiple levels with multiple containers. Basically, if you can dream it, you can have it built.
Keep Costs Down
While the initial outlay may or may not be slightly higher than the initial rent payment on a property, instead of paying for someone else’s building, you will have gained an asset. Once you have purchased your custom shipping container, you own it and the only rent you will have to pay is for a small plot of land. You will still need electricity, but these bills will be kept to a minimum.
Know Your Shop is Secure
Another great advantage to shipping containers is their resilience and strength. They are very difficult to damage and break into, which will give you peace of mind when it comes to security.
Opportunity for Growth
If your shop is doing well and you decide to grow your business, this is easily done with custom shipping containers. You can expand your reach by locating another shipping container elsewhere, or even by using a different shipping container as a mobile shop to travel to events and festivals around the country. The possibilities are almost endless when it comes to growing your business.
If you want to give your shop a different and unique look, then you should consider using custom shipping containers. For more information you should contact a trusted shipping container company; they will be able to give you all the relevant information you’ll need.
Sources:
Houston TX Market Trends, Loopnet.com
Your Shipping Container Office: 5 Benefits, BizzBuzz.com
