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3 Keys to Successful Crisis Management for Self-Storage Operations

Understanding human nature and how people react to crisis is one of the fundamental keys to crisis management. By following these three suggestions, self-storage operators can be better prepared for an emergency. ...More

3 weeks ago

Posted in Articles, Management

Rent the Space! Why Empty Self-Storage Units Are an Expensive Proposition

Unrented space is an expensive proposition for self-storage operators. By following these simple guidelines, they can improve their sales closing rate, rent more units and increase their facility revenue. ...More

4 weeks ago By Bob Copper

Posted in Articles, Management

4 Steps to Help Self-Storage Operators Get the Most From Facebook's Graph Search

Facebook’s new search engine, Graph Search, can help self-storage operators capitalize on their “likes” to gain more business. ...More

4 weeks ago

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

Drawing the Customer's Eye With Superior Self-Storage Design: Building Materials and Accents

Striking a balance between visibility, quality and cost is always a challenge when designing a self-storage facility; but the use of high-quality materials and intricate details can take curb appeal to a whole new level. ...More

4 weeks ago

Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

Rental-Rate Strategies for Self-Storage: Improving the Health of Your Store

Too many self-storage operators are hesitant to raise their rental rates, but doing so can lead to a healthier store. Learn the difference between physical and economic occupancy and simple steps to increase your facility’s overall revenue. ...More

5 weeks ago

Posted in Articles, Management

Is Your Self-Storage Facility Ripe to Attract Commercial Tenants?

Business owners and entrepreneurs is a market segment that should not be overlooked in self-storage. Find out if your facility is right for commercial users and how can you attract this target audience. ...More

April 22, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management

Improving Your Self-Storage Building Envelope to Increase Energy Efficiency and Save Money

The design of a self-storage facility’s building envelope can save an operator a lot of money or cost him dearly. Learn how some early planning during the development stage can improve a site's energy efficiency. ...More

April 20, 2013

Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

The Future of Self-Storage Signage: The Benefits of Electronic Message Centers

Technology has steered self-storage signage in a new direction that offers distinct advantages over traditional signage. Here’s a closer look at how electronic message centers can help self-storage operators gain more business. ...More

April 18, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

Knowing When to Rebrand Your Self-Storage Business and Tips for How to Do It

It’s not always easy to know when it’s time to make a change to your self-storage brand, because a brand takes time to develop. The author talks to Scott McLain of Amoroso Cos. about rebranding his six California self-storage facilities, getting at strategies any operator ...More

April 14, 2013

Posted in Articles, Marketing

Maximizing Space in Self-Storage Design: The Office, Drive Aisles and Two-Story Ramped Sites

Architecture is said to be all about the manipulation of space. In self-storage, it’s about the manipulation of “spaces” and everything that connects them. This article focuses on ways developers can maximize a self-storage site including the management office, drive aisles ...More

April 12, 2013

Posted in Articles, Development

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