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06/27/2012
Timing of Your Self-Storage Rental Agreement ReviewSelf-storage operators who haven't updated their rental agreements in the last few years could be opening themselves up to a host of problems. There has been just too much legislation and litigation to ignore the document that permanently establishes the legal relationship between self-storage operators and their customers. |
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06/21/2012
The Right Way to Build Your Self-Storage Brand in Social MediaSince social media came onto the scene a few years ago, self-storage operators have grappled with how—and if, really—it fits into their branding, marketing and customer service responsibilities. |
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06/20/2012
The Game of Selling Self-StorageNot many people see the aspect of selling self-storage as a game, but it has the makings of one. There are typically rules in place that you follow, two or more players are involved and, of course, there's end goal in mind—to win. |
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06/08/2012
Mastering the Self-Storage Management Software Learning CurveTechnology plays a huge role in the self-storage industry. Not only has it changed the way self-storage operators market their facilities, it’s also altered the way they operate them. Few facilities now run without some kind of management-software program. And today’s programs offer so much more than just a way to take payments or lease a unit. |
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05/30/2012
And You Think Filing This Year’s Taxes Was Hard: Self-Storage Operators Face New Challenges in 2013Just a word of caution about what could happen on Jan. 1, 2013. Unless our dysfunctional Congress gets its act together, average American families are headed toward a sweeping tax increase estimated at $3,800 next year. This could have serious consequences for the self-storage industry. |
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05/24/2012
Protecting Your Self-Storage Business: A Full-Time JobThere are many facets to protecting a self-storage business. In addition to hiring top employees to ensure daily operations are successful, self-storage owners also need to consider the security of their site, maintenance of buildings and components, have the right insurance coverages, and shield the business—and themselves—from litigation. |
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05/23/2012
Crazy Tuesday Is Coming! Is Your Self-Storage Facility Prepared?The day after Memorial Day has been dubbed “Crazy Tuesday” in the self-storage industry. Here are some things self-storage operators can do to get ready. |
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