Cheap and Simple Storage By Terrence Barnes Most people collect a lot of possessions over the years, and things pile up! And with the decreasing size of apartments in urban centers, like here in Orlando, people don't have the space for clutter. However, many have sentimental items they find it difficult to part with, yet they don't use often. "Those types of things are difficult for people to throw out," says Adriana Solis, CEO and founder of For-U-Storage. Carl Johansen, a customer at the For-U-Storage Orlando branch said, "For me, this is ideal. Right now, my apartment is very small, and I only have space for essentials. But I have some old photo albums and music records I don't want to lose. And I only pay $30 per month to store my box, so fees are really reasonable." | Unique Biz Magazine
Solis opened her first branch in Orlando ten years ago and now has three storage facilities across the state. She points to her innovative pricing method as the primary reason for the business's rapid growth. "Some people don't want to have to pay for more space than they need, so we charge them by the box." Customers simply select the size and number of boxes they require. They can pick up the boxes at the outlets, or For-U-Storage will deliver them to homes or offices for free. All you have to do is pack up your things and bring them to the facility or schedule a pickup date. When asked what her business plans are for the future, Solis said she keeps quite busy with the other locations in Miami and Tampa Bay but is looking into possibly adding a branch in Tallahassee. |
