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The Lock Up Adds Indoor Boat/RV Parking to Self-Storage Facility in St. Petersburg, FL

The Lock Up Self Storage has opened an indoor parking facility for car, boat and RV storage at its facility in St. Petersburg, Fla. More than 40 parking spaces can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet long in a climate-controlled environment. ...More
March 15, 2013
Posted in News, Development
Eva-Dry Releases Compact Dehumidifier Suitable for Self-Storage Units

Eva-Dry, a national brand of compact dehumidification products, has launched a disposable moisture-trap system suitable for portable- and self-storage units. The E-750 can be hung in any confined space to absorb excess moisture from the air. The product features corrugated ...More
March 14, 2013
Posted in News
Records-Storage Software Provider O’Neil Receives EU Safe Harbor Certification

O’Neil Software, a provider of software solutions for records-storage centers worldwide, has received European Union (EU) Safe Harbor Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Established for U.S. companies that do business within the EU, the Safe Harbor Privacy ...More
March 12, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Technology
Storage Deluxe Launches Premium Vehicle-Storage Division in New York

Self-storage operator Storage Deluxe has launched Deluxe Car Storage, a specialty division targeted at owners of luxury, exotic and classic cars. The company’s first premium vehicle-storage facility has opened in Hyde Park, N.Y., with plans to grow a national portfolio. ...More
February 6, 2013
Posted in News, Management
O’Neil Releases Records-Storage Software RS-SQL Version 4.05 With Upgrades

O’Neil Software, a provider of software solutions for records centers worldwide, has released Version 4.05 of its RS-SQL software, which includes several upgrades. The software is supported on Windows 8, and RSWeb.net is now supported on Internet Explorer 10. ...More
January 28, 2013
Posted in News, Technology
You've Got Mail (and More Money)! Creating Self-Storage Profit With a Pack and Ship Store

One add-on business model gaining momentum in the self-storage industry is the pack and ship store. This article provides insight to the concept and will help facility operators indentify the various profit centers associated with this type of business. ...More
January 8, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management
Can Self-Storage Operators Make Money With Wine Storage? First, Some Careful Considerations

As many self-storage owners will attest, the decision of whether to add wine storage to a facility must be considered carefully. Demographics should play a major role, but also the cost of customizing the facility to the unique features desired and required for wine ...More
January 6, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management
How to Choose a Self-Storage Tenant-Insurance Program That Pays: A Guide for Facility Operators

The economic climate puts pressure on self-storage business owners to seek additional sources of revenue, and a tenant-insurance program can be one of them. But before you choose a program based solely on dollar signs, here are a few important things you would be wise to ...More
January 4, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management
7 Market-Tested Strategies to Boost Your Self-Storage Retail Sales

Self-storage operators who offer retail products won't only generate extra facility revenue, they can bring in new storage customers. Take a fresh look at expanding your retail sales with these market-tested strategies. ...More
December 31, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management
Maximizing the Value of a Cell-Tower Lease: How Self-Storage Owners Can Get More From What They’ve Got

Cell-tower leases are a great way to generate ancillary income for a self-storage business. Before signing a lease or when re-evaluating an existing one, facility operators must first understand the value behind the agreement. ...More
December 25, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management

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