Technology and the hardware that supports it is moving at lightning speed. It seems as soon as you have upgraded to the newest smart phone, a newer version has made it obsolete. Americans love their electronics. Smart phones and tablets have now become appendages. We can’t even look down at our wrists to check the time without a reminder of our digital romance.
Because of this interconnectivity, America is fliting with a new addiction that gives us the same dopamine rush as falling in love. With such great dependency comes the risk of inevitable brutal letdown that comes from cracked screens and fried hardware.
America is unapologetic as pioneers in the digital revolution. We are simply unwilling to part ways with the devices that make us feel more connected than ever before. But the price to pay for the latest gizmos rival rent and other essential utilities. In short, our love affair with gadgets far surpasses our salaries.
Electronics overload?
As opposed to splurging on a newer version, more and more Americans have turned to third-party repair shops to fix their toys. Some of the more opportunistic tech afficionados have took to YouTube to learn how the trade from scratch and then launch their own repair businesses. Perhaps you, too, are contemplating starting a tech repair business.
Before you make this new leap of faith, consider your startup costs. While it’s true that most tech repair shops start out from the comfort of the entrepreneur’s home, overhead will remain a concern for any upstart, regardless of its physical footprint.
Aside from the tiny screen drivers and suction cup pliers that are a must for smart phone repair business, these types of businesses also need safe and affordable storage lockers. While the tech repair game isn’t as dirty and hazardous as some other leading industries, it still has its share of pitfalls and dangers.
Tool storage
A U.S. Hazmat Rentals storage locker serves all the storage needs for a tech repair business in one single standalone unit. Phone repair tools are a specialty and we don’t have to tell you that niche items don’t come cheap. Quality equipment makes all the difference in this industry. Even if you’re a skilled tech, your services will glitch if you settle for cheap tools that break under stress and duress.
If you do decide to splurge and get the latest soldering iron and diagnostic equipment, you will want state-of-the-art steel protection in the form of a chemical storage locker. While typically reserved for more dangerous equipment, a U.S. Hazmat Rental locker gives you unparalleled protection. These lockers can keep thieves and crooks from easily swiping smaller items like tools, circuit boards, cell phones, cash deposits and sensitive records.
Battery storage
As we previously stated, we need our electronics and phones more than ever before. Since we live life on the go, it’s important to always remain within a phone call or text message from family members and important business contacts.
And because we require more out of our phones, manufacturers have turned to lithium-ion batteries to keep us on the grid. Li-ion batteries are lighter and pack more of a punch, so it’s no surprise they have remained the go-to in the cell phone industry.
If you’re running a tech business, we’re certain that you will have stockpiles of li-ion batteries at your disposal. Because of their propensity to catch fire due to overheating, rapid discharge and sudden changes in storage temperature, you’ll likely need some a climate controlled chemical storage locker to handle these units. Fortunately, a U.S. Hazmat Rental storage locker is more than up to the task and go do so at an affordable price.
Why rent?
At this point, you might be wondering why you should rent instead of owning a hazardous material storage locker. The answer is simple: avoiding unnecessary risks. Let’s face it. You’re in the early stages of an owing a business, but the possibility of failure still exists. Even if you don’t have to worry about costly overhead expenses, there is still other factors to consider, such as burnout, market decline and lack of a viable customer base.
By renting a hazardous material storage locker, you can mitigate some of that risk. Renting a locker will give you time to store your valuables and tools while you navigate the early stages of running a small business. And if you do decide to make it a permanent endeavor, you can use a rental locker as storage as move into a more permanent location.
