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PODS Extends Special Discounts for Military-Exchange Customers

PODS Enterprises Inc., a moving and storage company that provides portable-storage containers, has seen explosive growth in its alliance with military-exchange customers. ...More
August 17, 2010
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MOVITS

3 Men Movers Inc. has launched a portable-storage division called MOVITS. ...More
August 3, 2010
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Tips for Marketing a Mobile-Storage Business: Owners Should Focus on Lead Tracking and Brand Recognition

For many small mobile-storage businesses, a dedicated marketing person isn’t an option. Marketing is often one of many hats added to a busy owner’s or manager’s task list. So how do you cope? Here are some tips for the mobile-storage owner who needs to get maximum bang for ...More
July 20, 2010 Steve Hajewski
Posted in Articles
PODS Fundraiser Nets $6k for California Non-Profit Organizations

Steve Yapp, owner of a Ventura, Calif.-based PODS moving and storage franchise, recently hosted a five-year anniversary party to raise money for five local charities, Aspiranet, Camarillo Boys & Girls Club, Turning Point Foundation, Casa Pacifica Center for Children and ...More
June 22, 2010
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Summer Shape-Up: A Self-Storage Operator's Guide to Complete Facility Maintenance

This ultimate maintenance guide covers everything from a self-storage operator's rooftop to the asphalt, unit doors to golf carts. Whether these tasks are performed weekly, daily or as needed, staying on top of them will ensure every self-storage facility is in top shape ...More
May 31, 2010 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Management, Technology
StorageVault to Launch PUPS Business at Two Canstore Facilities

StorageVault Canada has signed a term sheet with Conundrum Capital Corp. and Canstore Self Storage LP to create a PUPS (portable units portable storage) business in conjunction with Canstore’s self-storage facilities in Kanata and North Peterborough, Ontario. ...More
May 25, 2010
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PODS Ramps Up for the 2010 Hurricane Season

PODS Enterprises Inc., a moving and storage company that provides portable-storage containers, is preparing for what experts predict will be an above-average hurricane season in 2010. ...More
May 12, 2010
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StorageVault Acquires B&B Mini Storage in Cambridge, Ontario

StorageVault Canada Inc. acquired 2051428 Ontario Inc., aka B&B Mini Storage, in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, for $2,367,500. ...More
May 11, 2010
Posted in News
Commercial Storage Containers May Face Restrictions in Springfield, Mo.

The city council in Springfield, Mo., is again considering regulations on the commercial use of self-storage containers—detached semi-truck trailers or large, dedicated containers planted on parking lots. ...More
May 3, 2010
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U-Haul Offers Free Storage to Mississippi Tornado Victims

The U-Haul Company of Mississippi is offering 30 days of free U-Box portable storage to residents whose homes or businesses have been damaged by the recent tornadoes in Mississippi. ...More
April 27, 2010
Posted in News

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