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Self-Storage Operators Become Parcel-Pickup Spots Through Kinek.com

Kinek, a Canadian startup, is helping self-storage operators earn revenue by accepting and holding parcels for customers. ...More
February 17, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Self-Storage Operator Strategic Storage Trust Recoups Money From Cell-Tower Lease

Strategic Storage Trust Inc. recently recovered unpaid expenses related to a cell-phone tower on one of its properties. ...More
February 15, 2012
Posted in News
SecureCare Self Storage Gets Windfall and New Contract With Verizon

SecureCare Self Storage Inc. recently renegotiated its cell-tower lease agreement with Verizon Communications Inc., the largest wireless telecom provider in North America. As a result, the company will recover unpaid cell-tower rent dating back to 2006. SecureCare leases ...More
January 31, 2012
Posted in News, Management, Technology
Inside Self-Storage World Expo Ancillary Symposium Focuses on Increasing Income

Because self-storage businesses have set expenses with few variables, business owners have an opportunity to increase their revenue by adding ancillary income streams. By offering additional services, owners can increase their bottom line and property value and keep ...More
January 26, 2012
Posted in News
Make a Positive Impact on Your Self-Storage Operation in 2012: ISS Expo Offers Training in Key Business Areas

Successful self-storage facilities are led by proactive leaders whose daily decisions positively impact their business. Sometimes these decisions are small, while others are game-changers. The Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, March 14-16, brings the best ...More
January 18, 2012
Posted in Articles, Finance, Legal Issues, Marketing
Operating a UPS Store in Self-Storage: Creating Revenue and Cross-Marketing Opportunities

Learn how a UPS store franchise might be a profitable ancillary service to provide in conjunction with your self-storage business. The district manager for a self-storage management company talks about The UPS Stores operating at some of his locations, how the business ...More
December 23, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management
Creating Self-Storage Revenue Through Rental Trucks: 4 Ways to Maximize Your Leasing Program

Integrating a rental truck into a self-storage business is a powerful way to grow the operation and provide a necessary and often critically needed service for tenants. There are four things to consider when exploring the idea of offering rental trucks: profitability, ...More
December 19, 2011
Posted in Articles, Marketing
A How-To Guide to Records Storage: Ancillary Insight for Self-Storage Operators

In the self-storage industry, records storage is considered an ancillary service, but it has the potential of being the most profitable of a self-storage operator's non-core offerings. Some self-storage companies have done so well with the service that they've developed a ...More
December 15, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management
Selling Retail Product in Self-Storage: Plan-O-Grams and Pricing

Selling boxes, locks and packing materials at your self-storage facility requires more than just keeping inventory in stock. You need a plan. The best way to entice your customers to buy these items is through proper pricing and attractive displays. ...More
December 5, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management
Video: High-End Car Storage Discussion Begins on Self-Storage Talk

Many great ideas are born on Self-Storage Talk, the largest online community in the industry. Before many investors and developers take a risk on an endeavor, they'll float an idea on SST to see if others have successfully implemented a concept. Enterprising owners and ...More
November 29, 2011 By John Carlisle
Posted in Blog

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