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Self-Storage Operator StorageMart Announces Winners of ‘Favorite Teacher’ Drawing Contests

StorageMart, a self-storage operator with more than 130 locations across the United States and Canada, has announced the winners of its “Draw My Favorite Teacher” contests in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Oakland, Calif. Through the competition, the company is donating $6,000 in ...More
December 7, 2012
Posted in News
Storage Outlet Hosts Charity Auctions at 5 Southern California Self-Storage Facilities

Storage Outlet, a Southern California-based self-storage operator, has teamed with Charity Storage to raise money for local and national charities during a series of auctions, Dec. 11-14, at five of the company’s facilities. ...More
December 6, 2012
Posted in News
Self-Storage Software Provider SMD/SiteLink to Host 2013 User Conference in Las Vegas

SMD Software Inc., provider of SiteLink property-management software for self-storage and portable-storage operations, will host its 2013 User Conference on April 2, immediately preceding the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas. The SMD event, open to the more than ...More
December 4, 2012
Posted in News
LifeStorage Among Self-Storage Companies Still Assisting Hurricane Sandy Victims

Nearly a month after Hurricane Sandy made landfall along the eastern seaboard, self-storage companies continue relief efforts for victims of the storm. Among them is LifeStorage, an operator with nearly 20 facilities in the Chicagoland area, which is working with local ...More
November 28, 2012
Posted in News
U.K. Self-Storage Operator Offers ‘Elf Storage,’ U.S. Facilities Hold Holiday Coat Drives

Self-storage operators around the world continue to find meaningful and creative ways to serve their communities during the Christmas season. One storage company in the United Kingdom is offering space to hide gifts, while U.S. operators partner with nonprofit groups to ...More
November 27, 2012
Posted in News
Self-Storage Operators Around the World Participate in Holiday Charity Events

Self-storage operators all over the world are actively participating in fundraising drives and charitable events this holiday season, with many hosted onsite at facilities in the communities they serve. ...More
November 21, 2012
Posted in News
8 Ways Self-Storage Operators Can Be Memorable at Networking Events

Networking is an important part of building a self-storage business and developing good social contacts. Facility operators often attend networking events, and yet they miss their big chance to be memorable. Here are some strategies you can use to walk into a room and make ...More
November 19, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
3 More Self-Storage Operators Hold Donation Drives for Hurricane Sandy Relief in New York, New Jersey

Self-storage operators in New York and New Jersey continue to step forward with assistance for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Treasure Island Storage, Tuck-It-Away Self-Storage and Westy Self Storage are all holding donation drives. ...More
November 9, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Holiday Giving Opens Self-Storage Facilities to Rewarding Possibilities

Guest blogger Gina Six Kudo rings in the holiday season with a discussion about charitable work and the intrinsic rewards holiday fundraisers can provide self-storage facilities. Although there are many ways operators can make a difference in their communities, they first ...More
November 7, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
Improving Self-Storage Revenue With Community Marketing

Worked properly and systematically, a community-marketing program can boost a self-storage facility's occupancy levels significantly for little or no extra cost. Try these simple community-marketing efforts to bring in new tenants ... and learn a secret that can allow you ...More
November 5, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing

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