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Kane Self Storage Cell Tower Opposed by Residents, Debated in Committee

Kane Self Storage in Marlborough, Mass., is a candidate for receiving a cell tower on site, but the proposal is being reconsidered by Verizon Wireless because of neighbor concerns. ...More
October 7, 2010
Posted in News, Development
PODS Hires Senior Vice President of Long-Distance Moving and Corporate Operations

PODS Enterprises Inc., a Clearwater, Fla.-based provider of moving and storage services including portable storage, hired John Cameron as its new senior vice president of long distance moving and corporate operations. ...More
September 16, 2010
Posted in News
Storage By The Box Founder Named Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Phil Murphy, CEO and founder of Storage By The Box, has been named a Young Entrepreneur of the Year as part of The Business Ledger's Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards. ...More
September 10, 2010
Posted in News
Self-Storage Managers Get Serious About Personal Safety, Truck Rental

If there's one issue most managers won't yield on, it's their well-being at work. But recently, some self-storage managers are telling stories about having to tread in harm's way with no way to protect themselves. This fear has notably arisen in the process of delivering ...More
September 1, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in News, Management
UNITS Portable Storage Introduces ROBO-Unit

UNITS Portable Storage has unveiled the ROBO-UNIT, a delivery system designed to offer mobility and flexibility for portable-storage customers. ...More
August 26, 2010
Posted in News
The Inside Self-Storage World Expo Helps Self-Storage Operators Get on Track for 2011

While you’re likely not thinking about 2011, it may be time you do. Yes, the new year is still months away, but it’s never too soon to begin making plans. The best place to start is the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in New Orleans, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. ...More
August 25, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog
The Four Key Elements to a Successful Wine-Storage Operation: Construction, Temp Control, Security and Marketing

For some markets, wine storage has emerged as the most profitable ancillary service. The per-square-foot return can easily exceed that of traditional climate-controlled storage, plus wine storage remains a niche service in the majority of self-storage markets. ...More
August 23, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles
PODS Extends Special Discounts for Military-Exchange Customers

PODS Enterprises Inc., a moving and storage company that provides portable-storage containers, has seen explosive growth in its alliance with military-exchange customers. ...More
August 17, 2010
Posted in News
Improving Your Retail Savvy: Self-Storage Manager Experiences Lead to Suggestions on Product Sales

A recent thread on Self-Storage Talk, the self-storage industry’s largest online community, sparked an interesting discussion among facility managers about retail-product sales. his article draws on forum members’ experiences, opinions and attitudes to offer up suggestions ...More
August 17, 2010 Rob Kaminski
Posted in Articles
Delving Into Data Storage: Self-Storage Operators Find New Ancillary Income and Help Customers With Computer Backups

This article de-mystifies data storage and explains why self-storage operators should consider it as an ancillary for their business. If done correctly, the service can be simple, inexpensive and a consistent money-maker with little or no risk. ...More
August 15, 2010 Cary F. McGovern
Posted in Articles

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