Inside Self Storage: Features/Columns

Awash in Tech Tools, Self-Storage Operators Streamline and Offer Greater Customer Convenience

Self-storage operators everywhere, pack your bags! This article explores the waves of technology crashing into self-storage facilities, washing ashore the industry’s top tech tools that will help you run a more efficient and safer facility while attracting ...More

March 21, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management, Technology

Positioning Your Self-Storage Facility for Future Profit: Planning Today for Tomorrow's Sale

The self-storage investment market has returned to nearly all-time historic heights. This article explores ways self-storage owners can plan today to position themselves for increased profit when they sell their property in the future. ...More

March 19, 2013

Posted in Articles, Real Estate

You're Going to Relocate My Cell Tower!? What Self-Storage Operators Need to Know About This (Often) Empty Threat

When a cell-tower company threatens to relocate its equipment from a self-storage property during contract negotiations, the facility owner may think he has no recourse but to comply with its demands. The owner who knows his options will be better equipped to deal with ...More

March 17, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management

Self-Storage Operators in Ireland Prevail in Young Market, Tough Economy

While self-storage is a well-known service in the United States, it’s not as widely accepted in many international markets, including Ireland. Despite the challenges, self-storage operators in the country are establishing successful facilities and educating their customers ...More

March 15, 2013

Posted in Articles

Self-Storage Real Estate in the Northeast: Experts Discuss Cap Rates, Loans and Regions Ripe for Investment

The self-storage real estate market continues to improve in the northeast states; however, the number of quality, stabilized facilities available for purchase is beginning to dwindle, forcing capitalization rates to compress in some markets. Real estate experts discuss cap ...More

March 15, 2013 By Ben Vestal

Posted in Articles, Finance, Real Estate

4 Critical Tactics to Increase Online Self-Storage Reservations

Small tweaks and changes can have a huge impact on how users engage with a self-storage business' website. This article offers facility operators four tips they can execute right away to help transform more clicks into real customers. ...More

March 13, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

Building Better Business With Generosity: Ways for Self-Storage Operators to Give Back to Their Communities

Statistics show customers prefer to buy from companies that support charities and causes they see as valuable to their community. If your self-storage business is looking for ways to give back, consider the following options. ...More

March 11, 2013

Posted in Articles, Management

What Would You Do? Self-Storage Auction Dilemmas

The lien sale can be a source of worry for self-storage operators, as so many challenging and unexpected things can happen. Do you know what to do in the face of a difficult auction scenario? Is what you would do the same as what you should do? Inside Self-Storage recently ...More

March 9, 2013

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

What Would You Do? Tips for Managing Your Self-Storage Mulah

How a self-storage operator manages his money has a huge impact on the success of his business. Rental rates, discounts and collections are key components of the equation, but they're not always simple to control. Inside Self-Storage asked industry professionals to share ...More

March 5, 2013

Posted in Articles, Finance, Management

What Would You Do? Handling Common Crises in a Self-Storage Operation

Self-storage operators never know when a crisis may hit such as a fire, flood, roof leak or tenant injury. They must be prepared to act when something goes wrong. Inside Self-Storage recently reached out to self-storage operators and insurance experts to learn how they ...More

March 3, 2013

Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management

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