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Loans: Considering More Than Rate

When it comes to self-storage refinancing, sometimes the lowest interest rate is not always the ...read more

Modernizing the Rental Agreement

Given that so many state self-storage statutes have been modified over the last two years, many ...read more

10 Critical Insurance Considerations

When it comes to insuring a self-storage operation, the choice of coverages can be overwhelming. ...read more

Launching a Creative Marketing Campaign

Every marketing campaign has the potential to be great—or fail miserably. For self-storage ...read more

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Expanding Developer Leads Self-Storage Office Project in Janesville, Wis., Area

Self-storage management and development company Fox LLC is building a joint office and self-storage complex in Janesville Township, Wis. A 5,000-square-foot, single-story office building, which will house the headquarters for Fox LLC, will sit alongside four self-storage ...More
1 hour ago
Posted in News, Construction, Development
Self-Storage Operator The Lock Up Holds Tap Into Technology Sweepstakes

Nationwide operator The Lock Up Self Storage is offering tenants the chance to win an Amazon Kindle Fire, a tablet computer and e-reader device, in the Tap Into Technology sweepstakes. The contest runs from May 15 to June 30 and gives one potential or existing customer at ...More
2 hours ago
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
Storage Structures Offers Solutions for Self-Storage ADA Requirements

Self-storage building supplier Storage Structures Inc. has launched a new website and series of products to assist self-storage operators in complying with the new Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards that went into effect in March. ...More
9 hours ago
Posted in News, Construction, Legal Issues
Don’t Limit Yourself: A Lesson for Self-Storage Operators on Pushing Boundaries

As a manager, business owner and entrepreneur, I’m constantly looking for interesting things to read and new ways to motivate my self-storage team. Here are just a few examples of people and companies that have inspired me to push past my own limits and help my employees do ...More
19 hours ago
Posted in Blog, Management
Self-Storage Aggregator SpareFoot Offers $5K College Scholarship

Austin, Texas-based self-storage aggregator SpareFoot is “footing” the bill for one college student this summer. The company is offering a $5,000 scholarship to cover school expenses. In addition, the company will pay for the winning applicant’s self-storage bill for the ...More
19 hours ago
Posted in News
Share Your Best Advertising Pieces on Self-Storage Talk

Covering marketing in self-storage is by far my favorite part of writing about the industry. The nature of the business—people and companies needing extra space for all of their items—lends itself to creative, humorous and eye-catching advertising. (The number of puns ...More
Yesterday By John Carlisle
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
Connecticut Self-Storage Lien-Revision Bill Dies in Senate

A piece of legislation designed to revise the Connecticut self-storage lien statute failed last week as the bill did not pass the state's Senate before the end of the legislative session. Connecticut House Bill 5088 was backed by both the Connecticut Self Storage ...More
Yesterday
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
U.K. Self-Storage Facility to Host Charity Fun Run

Kelly's Self Storage in Guildford, England, United Kingdom, is hosting its first charity fun run on June 24. Proceeds from registration fees will be donated to ReachOut Plus, a charity that runs a variety of projects for low-income people or those living with disabilities ...More
Yesterday
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Loans: Considering More Than Just Rate

When it comes to self-storage refinancing, sometimes the lowest interest rate is not always the best choice. Instead, self-storage operators need to consider a number of factors, including their net operating income, debt-service coverage ratio, property value and use of ...More
Yesterday
Posted in Articles, Finance
Clopton Capital Offers Self-Storage Financing

Commercial real estate lender Clopton Capital is expanding its loan options for self-storage facility owners nationwide who are looking to refinance, acquire properties or secure a construction loan. “We are looking for any opportunity, whether it be a single-property ...More
2 days ago
Posted in News, Finance

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