Ancillary Products & Services

How can the portable-storage industry cope with the challenges posed by the recent economic upheaval? In analyzing any business situation, you should weigh different approaches before choosing the one that works best for you. Let's examine three different strategies portable-storage operators can use to stay competitive even during tough times.1. Mini-Min. Taking this position would mean minimizing operating expenditures, reducing ...

Most managers first come to self-storage thinking, How hard is it to rent an empty space to people? But all who land the job discover rapidly that renting storage units is only one of many responsibilities they will face daily. Surprise, Surprise! How many of you quickly learned that your owner/management company expects you to rent space and be a ...

When the self-storage industry first began, most people only needed the product during a move. But as the business evolved, storage owners added ancillary products and services such as truck rental, records storage and retail items to attract a broader range of tenants and boost profit. Wine storage is also making a splash, giving storage operators yet another means with ...

Editor’s Note: This article contains material published in the book, How to Make Money in Self-Storage, by RK Kliebenstein and Jennifer LeClaire.This may be the most challenging time ever in our industry. The self-storage business has been a blessing for many owners, operators, vendors and managers, as well as customers. Now, we face obstacles we have never encountered before. Some ...

Lake Powell and the surrounding Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Northern Arizona and Southern Utah are said to be breathtaking. Every year more than 3 million people descend upon the 186-mile-long lake, including owners of some of world’s largest houseboats. Because of the abundance of recreational activities in the area, quality boat and RV storage is in increasing demand.Located ...