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When it comes to operating in the black, many self-storage operators think about cost-cutting measures rather than adding new profit centers. This is for good reason—instituting a new service or product takes time, staff training, the right market and, usually, capital. However, if you find the right profit center, the new revenue can offset slower rental months, bring in new customers and set your facility apart in a competitive market.

Determining which profit center will work for your facility requires careful consideration. Following are 10 great money-makers used successfully in conjunction with self-storage facilities. See which is a good fit for your operation, and start generating add-on revenue!

To read more, visit our "Add-On Services" topics page. To attend live seminars on the topics of boat/RV storage and portable storage, attend the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 4-6, where experts where share their insight on these profitable offerings.