Inside Self Storage: Features/Columns

Sounds of Storage Podcast: Ted Culbreth Talks Construction, Development

A self-storage builder very active in Texas and other areas of the South is SBS Construction. Ted Culbreth, the company's vice president of sales and marketing, is an industry veteran whose career started during the self-storage development boom of the 90s and early 2000s. ...More

June 14, 2012 By John Carlisle

Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

Self-Storage and Current Real Estate Interest Rates: Facility Owners Wonder, Will the Low Rates Hold?

Self-storage owners interested in refinancing an existing or acquiring a new facility are always concerned with interest rates. Based on historical standards, today's rates are low. But is this an abnormal period of sustained low rates that will soon revert to the long-term ...More

June 12, 2012 By Devin Huber

Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate

What It Means to Be a Self-Storage Manager Today: Skills, Traits and Common Myths

Today’s self-storage managers are expected to perform at an extremely high level to maximize the value of the facilities they operate. This article explores the skills and traits necessary to be a great manager and a brief overview of the job description, dispelling myths ...More

June 10, 2012 By Mel Holsinger

Posted in Articles, Management

Today's Self-Storage Software Technology: New Features Streamline Operation, Increase Revenue and Improve the User Experience

Manufacturers of self-storage management software are in tune with today’s technology trends and are incorporating them into their products. This year's highlights include mobile tools, online payments and reservations, revenue management, marketing tracking, and ...More

June 8, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing, Technology

Maximizing Revenue From Boat and RV Storage: Attracting Tenants With the Right Pricing, Amenities and Marketing

While self-storage is a service that appeals to general consumers, boat/RV storage applies to a specialty base. The best way to maximize revenue at a boat/RV-storage operation is to attract a core customer—one who will spend the most and stay the longest—by meeting or ...More

June 6, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management

Protecting a Self-Storage Business From Property Loss and Liability Exposure: Insurance Coverage Limits and Exclusions

To protect your self-storage business with the most suitable insurance, work closely with your insurance agent to consider all aspects of your business, and understand how your policy coverage, limits and exclusions protect your operation. Here are some key items to help ...More

June 4, 2012

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

5 Things Self-Storage Operators Should Be Doing to Rent More Units

Self-storage operators are always looking for ways to rent more units and increase their sales. Here are five strategies they can take to do just that. ...More

June 2, 2012 By Bob Copper

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

Tips for Ranking Your Self-Storage Business High in Google Local-Search Results

To provide more relevant results for its users, Google has included local business listings within the main section of the search-engine results page. By following some basic guidelines, self-storage operators with a listing on Google Places can rank their facility high in ...More

May 31, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

Limiting Liability in the Mobile-Storage Business: Legal Issues, Rental Agreements and Insurance

Although there are many legal aspects to operating a mobile-storage business, possibly the two most important to consider are having a proper rental agreement and the right insurance for the services provided. ...More

May 29, 2012 By Scott Zucker

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues

Avoiding Legal Liability Exposure in Self-Storage Through Tenant Protection and Insurance

There are many insurance coverages self-storage operators can purchase to transfer risk and minimize liability at their business, but the one that’s often overlooked is tenant insurance. Tenant-insurance programs offer renters a quick and convenient solution to satisfy the ...More

May 27, 2012

Posted in Articles, Management

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