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01/25/2012
Facility Managers Can Earn Free Trip to Vegas on Self-Storage TalkEnter the Loving Las Vegas contest, sponsored by Chateau Products Inc., on Self-Storage Talk (SST). Beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and running through Valentine's Day, managers (or owner-managers) can take a shot at winning a prize package valued at nearly $1,200. |
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01/17/2012
Self-Storage Talk Heats Up With Chat About ADA UpdatesOn Self-Storage Talk (SST), the industry’s largest online community, member hurlco recently pointed out that proposed ADA updates could apply to business websites on the thread "ADA: You Won't Believe This!" What does a website have to do with the ADA? ... |
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01/11/2012
Get Primed for the ISS World Expo on Self-Storage TalkAs we march into the second week of January, the self-storage industry's biggest event, the Inside Self-Storage World Expo at the Paris Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas, is now just two months away. An excellent place to get a jumpstart on the learning is Self-Storage Talk (SST), specifically the expo-related section of the forum. |
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01/03/2012
Make Your New Year's Resolutions Public on Self-Storage TalkThe holidays are officially over, 2012 is here, and everyone is back to work. It’s time to start making good on those New Year's resolutions. But how long will people stick to their promises to make themselves better—whether through losing weight, quitting smoking or saving money? It depends on the level of accountability. One way to make yourself accountable is to make your resolution public. |
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12/20/2011
When Are You Open This Weekend? Self-Storage Talk Hosts Holiday-Schedule DiscussionAs most businesses are closed on Christmas Day and it falls on a Sunday this year, workplaces have a choice on how to observe the holiday. Many offices, including that of the federal government, are closed Monday, Dec. 26, to allow employees to enjoy an extended weekend. Other offices are closed Friday and Saturday, too. Self-storage, however, is different because on the days immediately before or after Christmas, tenants may need access to units. |
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12/13/2011
Photos and Video: LifeStorage Holiday Events in Chicago Spark Self-Storage Talk DiscussionWhatever business you're in, this time of year lends itself to holiday-themed events. Hosting a festive gathering has a two-fold benefit; first, it's an opportunity to give back to your customers and community, and second, it generates an excellent marketing and publicity opportunity. LifeStorage, a Chicago-area operator of 17 facilities, decided to realize both of these benefits by hosting a "Santa's Workshop" at multiple locations. The event featured jolly Kris Kringle himself inviting children of all ages to take a seat on his knee, eat candy, rock around a decked-out Christmas tree, enjoy free refreshments, and take advantage of free gift-wrapping. |
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12/06/2011
What Tenants Can't Store: Self-Storage Talk Erupts with Praise of Facilities Who Display, Enforce Their RulesOff the top of my head, I can think of a handful of items that should never be put into self-storage: human beings or animals; perishable food items; hazardous or highly combustible materials; and myriad others. It would seem common sense would prevent tenants from attempting to lock up this stuff in their units, but as any manager can tell you, that's not the case. That's why Self-Storage Talk, the largest online community in the industry, currently features a thread called "I Love This: Specific Things You Can't Store." ... |
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11/29/2011
Video: High-End Car Storage Discussion Begins on Self-Storage TalkMany great ideas are born on Self-Storage Talk, the largest online community in the industry. Before many investors and developers take a risk on an endeavor, they'll float an idea on SST to see if others have successfully implemented a concept. Enterprising owners and developers are always looking for new ways to expand the business, and thanks to a recent thread started by member dakselfstorage, they have another idea to consider. |
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11/22/2011
Self-Storage Talk Referral Contest Winner to Receive Free Inside Self-Storage World Expo PackageWhen you find something really cool, you can't wait to tell your friends, right? Funny videos and inspiring quotes or anecdotes are e-mailed and instant-messaged with regularity, creating a pattern of viral growth. Self-Storage Talk, the largest online community in the industry, happens to be incredibly cool, and once you discover it (or if you've already discovered it), you really should tell your friends, at least those who work in the industry. |
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11/16/2011
'Stache Storage Talk: SST Member Publicly Grows Moustache, Builds Support for Men's HealthThings on Self-Storage Talk, the industry's largest online community, are starting to get hairy. As part of the global "Movember" movement [http://us.movember.com/about], a charity endeavor encouraging men to grow facial hair from scratch to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's health issues, Self-Storage Talk is getting involved. Moderator Madman, a Canadian self-storage owner and avid community servant, decided to grow his first-ever "flavor-saver" moustache, beginning Nov. 1. |