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Not Too Late to Take It 'Easy,' Registration Still Open for ISS Expo

Next week we head to New Orleans for the Inside Self-Storage World Expo, where hundreds of facility operators, investors and developers will congregate to enjoy the industry’s last national tradeshow of the year. Registration for the show is still open, so come on down to ...More
September 24, 2010
Posted in Blog
Chiswell's Thoughts From the Road: Self-Storage Rules of Thumb, Facebook’s Reach and Employee Rights to Privacy

Self-storage expert Jim Chiswell talks about industry rules of thumb, the role of Facebook in a self-storage operation, and the issue of employee rights to privacy when it comes to using the Internet at work. ...More
September 18, 2010 By Jim Chiswell
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
Project 'Picture Storage': Posting Your Self-Storage Facility Images on Google Maps

Self-storage industry expert Jim Chiswell invites facility operators to participate in Project Picture Storage, and initiative with the goal of uploading 5,000 self-storage facility images to Google Maps by Jan. 1. ...More
July 4, 2010 Jim Chiswell
Posted in Articles, Marketing
Storage Showcase Seminars to Be Hosted by Texas Self Storage Association

The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) will host two Storage Showcase events as part of its education series, April 22 in Dallas and June 27 in San Antonio. ...More
April 9, 2010
Posted in News
Changing Perspectives in Self-Storage: Budgets, Education, SEO

Self-storage industry expert Jim Chiswell talks about shifting perspectives in the storage business, setting goals for the year ahead, training facility managers and more. ...More
January 25, 2010 Jim Chiswell
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
State of the Self-Storage Industry 2010, Part II: Finance and Construction

In this second of a three-part series, Inside Self-Storage asked experts in real estate, finance and development for their insight to today’s market. The panel discusses how the economy has impacted construction and development, refinancing and cap rates, and what’s on the ...More
January 19, 2010 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development, Finance, Real Estate
Self-Storage Thoughts: Getting Beyond Survival in 2010

Inside Self-Storage's longtime columnist talks about how self-storage operators need to embrace fresh ideas to survive in the new year, his enjoyment of the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Washington, D.C., and looking ahead to the next show in Las Vegas. ...More
November 4, 2009 Jim Chiswell
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Marketing
Great Lakes Self Storage Expo Sees Surprising Jump in Attendance

The Great Lakes Self Storage Expo, which took place last week in Lisle, Ill., saw an unexpected increase in attendance over last year’s event, in spite of (or perhaps in light of) a depressed economy. ...More
June 9, 2009
Posted in News, Legal Issues
No-Computer Disaster Plan: Operating Self-Storage Without Technology

When technology fails, self-storage owners and operators should be prepared to rent units, take payments and write receipts without using a computer. Here are some tips on being prepared when using a computer to run a self-storage facility is not an option. ...More
June 8, 2009 Jim Chiswell
Posted in Articles, Management, Technology
Registration Opens for Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Washington, D.C.

Registration is officially open for the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Washington, D.C., Oct. 5-8. ...More
May 8, 2009
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management, Marketing

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