For the past couple of weeks, ISS Editorial Director Teri Lanza and I have been assembling the ISS 2010 Factbook. The compilation of the year's best articles is a huge undertaking. One reason for this is there are so many incredible features and columns from which to choose.

Over the past year, self-storage industry professionals have tackled a slew of topics from finding financing to the slowdown in construction to improving your facility's curb appeal. These articles focused on today's challenges and gave real-world solutions.

Now we're putting it all together in one convenient package—the 2010 Factbook. We've assembled this year's tome in a logical order, with financing—a hot topic this past year—leading the way. We follow with seven more sections on everything from handling day-to-day operations to improving your marketing methods.

Regardless if you're new to the self-storage industry or a pro, the ISS Factbook is a valuable resource. While it won't be available for a few more weeks, you can order it online when it is ready. We hope you'll find this resource a valuable addition to your self-storage education.