3 Ways Event Planners Can Use Storage Units

Published: December 16, 2021

Do you love event planning so much that you turned it into a business? As your company has grown, you’ve likely accumulated a host of items, big and small, to sustain your events. From pens to centerpieces to tables, you need an assortment of pieces to craft exquisite experiences.

However, if these items have overtaken your garage, office space, or any other unwelcome area, it’s time to consider a better option for all your things: a storage unit. If you live in the Baltimore area, the locally owned and operated UNITS houses, delivers, and transports portable storage containers right to your home or event doors.

Here are some ways event planners can take advantage of storage units.

Store seasonal items

There’s no reason for those beautiful Fourth of July decorations to clutter your office space in the dead of winter. Store off-season décor, outdoor equipment, or recreational items in a storage unit, so you’re not rummaging through them to get to items you use more regularly. This is a great way to declutter your office, garage, or wherever you store your event pieces. Make sure to choose a storage facility that is easily accessible to your home or office, so you can quickly collect your possessions as you’re booked for events.

Get décor delivered to your events

If you put on major events that require you to bring large, bulky items or even large quantities of smaller items, consider investing in a portable storage unit.  You can have the storage container delivered and placed outside for packing at your convenience and then it can be delivered to your event and transported back to a storage facility afterward. This reduces the amount of time and money you must spend lugging items up and down stairs or through tight spaces.

Stock up on sale or wholesale items throughout the year

As an event planner, you might always be on the hunt for the perfect wedding décor or wholesale deal. Often, you get the best deals when you buy in bulk. If you have a storage unit, you’ll always have space to store your new treasures. Make sure you use a safe, climate-controlled environment with minimal disturbance, so they remain pristine for your events.

Bonus Storage Tips 

• Use clear bins

In a glance, you’ll be able to see exactly what items you have down to the color, quantity, and size if you use clear bins. You’ll appreciate the time you save not having to open each box!

• Use labels mindfully

Create a label method that makes sense for your unique business. This may mean you label your boxes and bins by event type, seasons, or another system that works best. Just make sure the labels are specific, legible, and visible from multiple angles. 

• Develop an inventory management system

As you know, running an event planning business requires impeccable organization, and that extends to your inventory. There are many ways to help you know what you have and what you need for your events. This could be an excel spreadsheet to start but there are several online applications that can simplify the process and allow you to track items on your device in real time.

Every detail counts to your client and to you and the right storage unit can provide the stress-relief, organization, accessibility, and convenience you need to support your growing event planning business. If you’re ready to rent a storage unit in the Baltimore area, give UNITS of Baltimore a call or fill out our online form. We would be happy to assist you!