The Mid-Size Owners Group
Self-storage ownership generally comprises four broad categories: First are the large, publicly traded companies, and there are only five of these. Next are those companies with more than 10 facilities or 1 million square feet of rentable space. These are not publicly ...More
June 1, 2002 Elaine M. Foxwell
Posted in Articles
Business-Interruption
Every self-storage facility owner should be aware of the need to protect his income against business interruptions. If you should sustain a direct physical loss from a fire or other covered cause of loss, the chances are good you will also suffer an indirect loss of income. ...More
May 1, 2002 David Wilhite
Posted in Articles
Soaring Interest in Records Management
Interest in the development of new, commercial records businesses has never been higher. Entrepreneurs desiring an unusually high return on investment are drawn to this industry. New startups are at an all-time peak. There has never been a better time to enter the ...More
May 1, 2002 Cary F. McGovern
Posted in Articles
DOS to Windows
Thousands of self-storage facilities have yet to make the change from DOS to Windows management software. Every one of them knows that, sooner or later, they will make this jump; but for one reason or another, they are not yet ready to do so. The most common reason, I ...More
May 1, 2002 Michael Richards
Posted in Articles,
Technology
technohostage
THE WORD ON VOCATION STREET THESE DAYS IS "Technologize or die." If you don't join in the automation nation, your competition will kick you in the dirt and laugh at your folly. Computerize, or run the risk of becoming an anathema of the business world. I hate to say it, but ...More
May 1, 2002 Teri L. Lanza
Posted in Articles,
Technology
Automatic Rent Collection
Modern management software can collect your rental revenue automatically, without any action by your employees. The benefits are profound: reduced overhead, accurate auditing, reduced customer costs, increased occupancies and increased rental rates. Once you learn a few ...More
May 1, 2002 Douglas Carner
Posted in Articles,
Finance,
Technology
Records-Storage Software
Chart of Software Suppliers When selecting a records-management program for your business, there are several things to consider. First and foremost, you must select a program designed to fulfill the needs of your record center today and into the future. Too many new users ...More
May 1, 2002 Anne Sommi Edmonson
Posted in Articles,
Technology
