09/14/2012

If You Can’t Pay Attention to Your Self-Storage Customers, You Won’t Win Their Business

Do you give your self-storage customers your full attention? It is very hard to rent storage space if you aren't listening closely to your customers. They will know when you are not paying attention to them, and many will ultimately go find a company that will.

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08/30/2012

Lien Sales and the Military: What to Do When These Self-Storage Tenants Go Into Default

Lien sales have increased exponentially for most self-storage operators over the past couple of years. Unfortunately, nearly every self-storage operator has come across a military tenant in default at one time or another. As the law protects these tenants through the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), it’s vital self-storage owners not only understand SCRA, but follow it to the letter.

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08/16/2012

The Business Owner’s Role in Self-Storage Security

Every self-storage operator understands the importance of security at a facility. It’s no secret that people store stuff behind locked unit doors, there’s typically only one or two employees on the site, and there could be cash in the office. Seems like easy pickings for thieves. The best thing you can do as a business owner is be vigilant and proactive.

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