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Red is a semi-retired small business owner. For years he owned and operated Red’s Small Engine Service in Battle Ground, Washington. As Battle Ground grew, so did the rent on Red’s storefront on Main Street. With decades of reputation working on chainsaws, lawn mowers, weed eaters and farm equipment, most of Red’s business was repeat customers.

Red faced a tough decision. Sell the business or run it on ever dwindling profit margins. What he decided to do may become a business model for many Americans in similar straights. He closed his storefront and began offering his services mobile. He was able to buy a cargo container, and have it delivered to his home for around $600. He moved his entire shop and inventory into the recycled shipping container.

“It’s pretty sweet,” says Red. “Plenty of space to set up my benches, lots of storage, I’ve got hard wood floors. I can throw the double doors open and use a fork lift to move things in if I needed to, and it’s already built to shut up and lock down tight.”

Red hastens to add that he added a large dog to reinforce security but he’s never had an issue. For under two dollars a square foot Red turned a tough spot into a gold mine.
 

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