Business At A Glance
Startup Costs: $10,000 – $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Online Operation? No
Business Overview
Car storage is big business, especially in the northern climate areasof the United States and Canada. And the first step to establishing acar storage business is to secure low-cost indoor storage space, suchas a vacant warehouse or manufacturing building. The next step is tosimply market the business, and this is best accomplished by joiningautomotive clubs and associations and attending the clubs’ meetings andsocial functions to network for business.
Current automotive storagerates are in the range of $40 to $80 per month. Be sure your storagespaces are heated and in good repair, as this will be vitally importantto the success of the business. And, of course, be sure to obtaininsurance for the business, as it will be a necessity, and a greatmarketing tool.
The Market
Your customers will be people who need to store their cars in a safe environment for short or extended periods of time.