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Designing Space for Self-Storage Ancillary Services: Wine Storage, Records Storage, Boat/RV Storage and Retail

Designing space for the ancillary services offered at many self-storage facilities—boat/RV storage, records storage, wine storage and the sale of packing and moving supplies—takes consideration of the space required, cost and the existing facility layout. This article ...More
April 27, 2012
Posted in Articles, Construction
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
California Self-Storage Facility Approved Despite Resident Concerns

A self-storage project was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors despite vocal opposition from neighboring residents in Arden Arcade, Calif. Marconi Self Storage is scheduled to be completed by next October and will accommodate boat and ...More
December 14, 2011
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Real Estate
Man Charged With Self-Storage Break-Ins in Arkansas

A man in Mountain Home, Ark., has been arrested in connection with several break-ins at area self-storage facilities. ...More
August 26, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Tips for Broadening Your Profit Horizon: Self-Storage Talk Members Share Secrets of Add-On Sales

Even though renting space is the core of the self-storage business, operators are always looking for ways to enhance their revenue through additional product and service offerings. One the best ways to brainstorm ideas for ancillary products and services is to talk it over ...More
August 26, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
10 Amazing Money-Makers: Add-On Products and Services for Self-Storage

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. ...More
August 19, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Management
Ohio Self-Storage Facility Hit Twice in June By Thieves

Bill’s Mini Storage in Licking County, Ohio, was burglarized twice in June. ...More
August 1, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Self-Storage Owner in Minnesota Denied Permit to Build Outdoor Storage

A city council in Andover, Minn., denied a self-storage owner’s request to develop outdoor storage for trailers, RVs, boats and other vehicles at ABC Mini Storage. ...More
July 28, 2011
Posted in News, Development, Legal Issues
Inside Self-Storage Releases 2011 Buyer’s Guide, Directory of Product/Service Providers

Inside Self-Storage has released its 2011 Buyer’s Guide, a directory containing hundreds of self-storage product and service suppliers. In the guide, users will find detailed information about industry associations, builders, management companies, security providers, ...More
July 15, 2011
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Finance, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology
Self-Storage Condominiums: The Advantages, State and Future of this Niche Investment Opportunity

While many self-storage facilities across the country can accommodate the storage of RVs and boats, there are few that offer an actual real estate investment opportunity. Enter the self-storage condominium, which allows a customer to buy a specific unit at a facility, pay a ...More
May 10, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

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