Inside Self Storage: Features/Columns

Considerations for Choosing a Maintenance Professional for Your Self-Storage Business

This article contains guidelines for hiring a contractor or other professional to help a self-storage operator eliminate maintenance headaches at his facility. ...More

September 30, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management

Offline Self-Storage Marketing: Finding an Agency to Assist With Your Print Needs and Goals

Although there’s a shift in focus and the distribution of marketing dollars to online strategies, offline (print) marketing is a viable way to support online efforts. Here are several factors self-storage operators should consider when determining the best agency to reach ...More

September 28, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

3 Ways Third-Party Management Services Help Self-Storage Owners Obtain Financing

Hiring a third-party management company can help a self-storage operator obtain facility financing. This article shows how through three different scenarios. ...More

September 24, 2012 By Shawn Hill

Posted in Articles, Finance

Choosing a Partner for Self-Storage Online Marketing and Lead Generation

Finding the right agency or consultant to leverage the opportunities online advertising can yield is crucial to ensure a self-storage facility generates leads that convert into high-quality tenants. There are a myriad of factors operators should consider to ensure they find ...More

September 22, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

Polish Your Self-Storage Facility’s Positive Image by Defusing Social-Media Negativity

The negative feedback self-storage operators may receive from time to time in social-media channels shouldn’t be seen as a threat but rather an opportunity to further polish an already shining reputation. ...More

September 20, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

Self-Storage Real Estate in the South-Central States: Rental Rates and Economy Show Improvements

Over the past year, the self-storage investment market has continued to stabilize as financing has become more available in some markets. The industry is also experiencing a greater volume of sales transactions as buyers take advantage of low interest rates. Real estate ...More

September 18, 2012 By Ben Vestal

Posted in Articles, Real Estate

Self-Storage Operators Continue to Pursue Legislative Reform in 2013

In 2013, at least seven states are considering significant changes to their self-storage statutes. These changes will ease the rules and regulations on liens and foreclosures, lower the risk and cost of doing business, or provide opportunities to add lines of business and ...More

September 16, 2012

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

Benefits of Using a Third-Party Maintenance Company at Your Self-Storage Facility

A third-party maintenance company can and should add value to a self-storage facility’s bottom line while reducing liability risks for managers. This article shares the benefits of using a maintenance firm a busts common myths and misconceptions related to the process. ...More

September 14, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management

5 Ways to Boost Your Self-Storage Facility's Bottom Line With Box Sales

One often overlooked source for boosting a self-storage facility’s bottom line is the added income that comes from box and merchandise sales. Here are five great and easily employable tips to help self-storage operators improve their box and merchandise sales. ...More

September 12, 2012

Posted in Articles

5 Simple Tips to Grow Your Self-Storage Facility’s Facebook Page

When operating a business in a niche market like self-storage, growing an audience on Facebook is a challenge. Here are some tips to help self-storage operators not only grow the number of fans on their Facebook page but increase engagement with their target audience. ...More

September 8, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

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