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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
4 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Construction
Self-Storage Professionals Peruse Products and Services at This Week’s ISS Expo in Las Vegas

This week’s Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas offers self-storage owners, managers, developers and management companies a chance to meet with more than 120 self-storage suppliers providing a wide range of industry products and services. Starting on Wednesday at ...More
March 12, 2012
Posted in News, Construction, Finance, Management, Marketing, Real Estate
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
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
Black Friday Shopping for Self-Storage Operators: Get Your 2012 ISS Factbook and Membership

Skip the crowds at the mall this year and take advantage of these two ISS offerings. They'll help you kick off a prosperous 2012 for your self-storage facility. ...More
November 23, 2011
Posted in Blog, Construction, Development, Finance, Legal Issues, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology
Are Your Retail Products Made in America?

Does your self-storage facility carry retail products made outside the U.S.? While most self-storage operators want to support products made in the United States, they also have to consider the inflated cost to do so, which may or may not work with current budgets. ...More
October 18, 2011
Posted in Blog, 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
Maximizing Self-Storage Retail Sales: Presentation, Pricing and Service

When it comes to displaying a self-storage retail store, there are several important factors to consider including layout, quantities, signage and specials. Here are some tips that will attract customers’ attention and help facility operators maximize their retail sales. ...More
August 12, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management
Poll: Tell Us Which Ancillary Money-Makers Work at Your Self-Storage Facility

Everyone who works in self-storage knows they're primarily in the business of renting space. That means the majority of income at any one facilty comes from rented units (or parking spaces), and without a strong occupancy rate, it's hard for a facility to be successful. But ...More
August 1, 2011 By John Carlisle
Posted in Blog, Management

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