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Photo Gallery: Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Las Vegas, March 14-16, 2012

The Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, March 14-16, 2012, drew hundreds of self-storage owners, operators, investors, builders and vendors from around the country—and dozens from around the world. The three-day event included education, exhibits, workshops and ...More

March 26, 2012

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Cutting Costs and Saving Cash: Controlling Operating Expenses in Self-Storage

Self-storage is a business that can be operated frugally. It doesn’t require a lot of glitz and glimmer. However, the industry has evolved, and to compete, facility operators must sometimes invest in business enhancers and tools that will help them maintain a positive image ...More

January 30, 2012

Posted in Galleries, Management

Self-Storage Real Estate Investment Trusts: Financial-Results Summary for Third Quarter 2011

The four publicly traded self-storage companies—CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage, Public Storage and Sovran Self Storage—recently released their financial results for the third quarter of 2011, addressing issues of revenue, net operating income (NOI), acquisitions, ...More

November 10, 2011

Posted in Galleries, Finance

Photo Gallery: Inside Self-Storage World Expo Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 4-6, 2011

Education was the star of the Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Oct. 4-6 in Tacoma, Wash. Industry professionals, eager to learn effective and immediate strategies to improve their business, packed the seminar rooms at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. In ...More

October 20, 2011

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10 Things Every New Self-Storage Manager Should Know: Advice From Deep in the Trenches

The self-storage manager plays an integral role in the success of every facility, regardless of the market and occupancy. Managers handle a plethora of responsibilities including sales and marketing, maintenance, customer service, and staying up to date on legal issues. If ...More

October 14, 2011

Posted in Galleries, Management, Marketing

2011 Self-Storage Construction and Development Report

The past few years have been tough for many builders and developers, including those in self-storage. The rising cost of raw materials, combined with the recession and real estate bust, created an abundance of empty residential and commercial space, especially in the United ...More

September 9, 2011

Posted in Galleries, Construction, Development, Finance

10 Amazing Money-Makers: Add-On Products and Services for Self-Storage

When it comes to operating in the black, many self-storage operators think about cost-cutting measures rather than adding new profit centers. This is for good reason—instituting a new service or product takes time, staff training, the right market and, usually, capital. ...More

August 19, 2011

Posted in Galleries, Management

Self-Storage in Western Canada: An Overview of Development, Real Estate Activity and Operating Performance

This presentation provides a detailed overview of self-storage in Western Canada, including development activity, real estate transactions, rental rates and occupancies and more. It also includes predictions for the year ahead. ...More

August 8, 2011

Posted in Galleries, Development, Real Estate

Maintaining Self-Storage Roll-Up Doors: A Guide for Facility Operators

This maintenance guide reveals the most effective ways to keep self-storage doors in the best possible condition. ...More

May 24, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Inside Self-Storage World Expo Las Vegas 2011

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas drew thousands of self-storage owners, operators, investors, builders and vendors from around the world during its recent event, March 14-16, at the Paris Hotel & Resort. The industry's ...More

March 30, 2011

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