Inside Self Storage: Features/Columns

Stafford Storage Sees the Light: Saving Energy and Money With LEDs

Stafford Storage of Connecticut prides itself on going the extra mile for customers. That's why its owners decided to create a green facility and reduce the property's impact on the environment. The company takes a responsible approach to ensure its business decisions and ...More

2 days ago

Posted in Articles, Development, Management

Self-Storage Outlook 2012: Positive Signs in the U.S. Economy Bode Well for Industry Performance and Investment

Positive signs in the U.S. economy could mean improvement in the self-storage sector in 2012. Low interest rates, unemployment and strategic home foreclosures could mean a higher demand for storage space in some areas, and unique opportunities are developing on the ...More

4 days ago

Posted in Articles, Real Estate

Sounds of Storage Podcast: Matthew Van Horn and Jim Ross

Sounds of Storage Podcast James Ross Matthew Van Horn

For anyone but gurus, the fast pace of technology in any industry can be overwhelming. For example, seemingly everyone in the business/tech world last year was talking about "cloud computing," but what does it mean, and what does it have to do with self-storage? ...More

6 days ago By John Carlisle and Matthew Van Horn

Posted in Articles, Management, Technology

Buying or Building Self-Storage: How to Maximize Your Investment Through Design, Phasing and Market Analysis

Whether buying or building a self-storage project, the goal is the same—to maximize the investment. Using facts and data about the intended market will aid potential self-storage owners in making the right choices when it comes to proper site design and unit mix. ...More

2 weeks ago By Benjamin Burkhart

Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

Self-Storage and the Mobile Revolution: Making the Change to Capture More Customers

There’s no denying 2011 was a banner year for smartphones. With more 85 million people in the United States using smartphones, targeting mobile consumers should be an essential component of every self-storage facility’s marketing plan. Here’s how to get started. ...More

2 weeks ago

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing, Technology

Self-Storage Discounting: Factors to Consider Before Offering Concessions to Customers

The discounting of rental rates has become a surefire way for self-storage operators to gain market share. However, there are some concession practices that can hurt a self-storage operation in the long run. Here are some things operators should consider before offering ...More

2 weeks ago

Posted in Articles, Management

Being the Most Effective Self-Storage Manager You Can Be Using Time-Management Skills

One of the best aspects of the self-storage manager position is you can do a great job, get it all done in eight hours and go home. Here are some skills and practices the best managers use to manage their time and complete their varied tasks in highly effective and ...More

3 weeks ago By Bob Copper

Posted in Articles, Management

Spring Cleaning Your Self-Storage Facility: Tips for Inside and Out

After a hard, dreary winter, you may find your self-storage facility is in need of a spring spruce-up. Now’s a good time to look around and see what you can do to make the property clean and cheery before rental season starts. Make yourself a to-do list, collect your ...More

3 weeks ago By Linnea Appleby

Posted in Articles, Management

Sounds of Storage Podcast: Anne Ballard

Customer-service expert Anne Ballard joined Self-Storage Talk Community Manager John Carlisle for the latest installment of the Sounds of Storage "Speaker Series." On the podcast, Anne, aka “The Hat Lady,” the founder and president of Universal Management Co., shares tips ...More

3 weeks ago By Anne Ballard and John Carlisle

Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

Make a Positive Impact on Your Self-Storage Operation in 2012: ISS Expo Offers Training in Key Business Areas

Successful self-storage facilities are led by proactive leaders whose daily decisions positively impact their business. Sometimes these decisions are small, while others are game-changers. The Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, March 14-16, brings the best ...More

4 weeks ago

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