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Maximize Your Self-Storage Investment

Whether buying or building a self-storage project, the goal is the same—to maximize the investment. ...read more

Controlling Facility Operating Expenses

Self-storage is a business that can be operated frugally. It doesn’t require a lot of glitz and ...read more

Self-Storage and the Mobile Revolution

There’s no denying 2011 was a banner year for smartphones. With more 85 million people in the ...read more

Factors to Consider Before Discounting

The discounting of rental rates has become a surefire way for self-storage operators to gain market ...read more

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Sounds of Storage Podcast: Matthew Van Horn and Jim Ross

For anyone but gurus, the fast pace of technology in any industry can be overwhelming. For example, seemingly everyone in the business/tech world last year was talking about "cloud computing," but what does it mean, and what does it have to do with self-storage? ...More
Yesterday By John Carlisle and Matthew Van Horn
Posted in Articles, Management, Technology
StorageMart Celebrates National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day With Promotional Videos

Jan. 30 was National Bubble Wrap Appreciation day, and self-storage operator StorageMart celebrated with a unique "eggsperiment" and some pure and simple fun, all of which it captured on video for the company YouTube channel. Newly added videos include "Favorite Ways to ...More
Yesterday
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
New York's Storage Deluxe Donates Coats, Cash to Non-Profit

New York City-area self-storage operator Storage Deluxe donated 732 coats and $3,660 to the non-profit New York Cares on Jan. 17, helping the organization get closer to its goal of collecting 100,000 coats for low-income men, women and children. The operator solicited coat ...More
Yesterday
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Manager Plays Pivotal Role in Michigan Murder Trial

The resident manager of Allsafe Mini Storage in Lansing, Mich., is a key witness in a murder trial in which a man is accused of killing a retired detective and his wife Sept. 22, then accessed a self-storage unit to store items stolen from the victim’s home. ...More
Yesterday
Posted in News, Management
Self-Storage Marketing: What We Can Learn From Super Bowl Ads

The Super Bowl is as famous for its creative and fun ads as it is the actual game. And while self-storage operators don’t have multi-million-dollar marketing budgets like these advertisers, they do have one thing in common with these big-name companies—the chance to be ...More
Yesterday
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
South Dakota Bill Proposes Sales Tax on Self-Storage; New Jersey Weighs 1 Percent Tax Reduction

State legislatures continue to look at the self-storage industry as a source of tax revenue, with South Dakota the latest to propose the imposition of sales tax on unit rentals. Meanwhile, lawmakers in New Jersey have introduced a bill that would the lower sales tax by 1 ...More
2 days ago
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage Sales Skills to Be Taught During ISS Vegas Expo 'Mini Clinic'

As self-storage operators continue to grapple with concessions and fight for every rental dollar, honing their sales skills has become paramount. Self-storage industry expert Brad North will show self-storage newcomers and seasoned operators how to close more sales in a ...More
2 days ago
Posted in News, Management
Florida Self Storage Association Names New Officers

The Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA) recently elected new officers and board members. As Jan. 1, the following officers have assumed their roles. ...More
2 days ago
Posted in News
Buying or Building Self-Storage: How to Maximize Your Investment Through Design, Phasing and Market Analysis

Whether buying or building a self-storage project, the goal is the same—to maximize the investment. Using facts and data about the intended market will aid potential self-storage owners in making the right choices when it comes to proper site design and unit mix. ...More
3 days ago By Benjamin Burkhart
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
AAAA Mini Storage in Washington State Named Small Business of the Year by Chamber of Commerce

AAAA Mini Storage in Tukwila, Wash., was recently honored with an award from the local chamber of commerce. ...More
3 days ago
Posted in News, Management

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