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Guarding Against Self-Storage Perils: Facility Managers Deter Crime and Ensure Personal Safety

Operating a self-storage facility shouldn't be a perilous job, but it can involve certain dangers, particularly if you live on site. Every operator faces the potential of crime and safety hazards that can threaten facility staff and tenants. In this article, self-storage ...More
5 days ago
Posted in Articles, Management
Florida Self-Storage Manager Participates in 5Ks to Raise Money for Charity

Ed Burrows, a self-storage manager for Stor-All Systems Inc., which operates self-storage facilities under the Stor-All Storage brand, is participating in several 5K races this year to benefit the company’s charitable arm, Loc-all Good. ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in News
Self-Storage Operator Stor-All Systems Hires ‘Area Coach’ for South Florida Facilities

Stor-All Systems Inc., which operates self-storage facilities under the Stor-All Storage name, has hired industry veteran Janet Howard as its area coach in Florida for Dade County and South Broward County. Howard will supervise 18 facility managers and oversee the daily ...More
April 2, 2013
Posted in News, Management
Leveraging Technology to Be a Better Self-Storage Manager

Once considered a low-tech industry, self-storage has drastically changed in the past decade, with more operators embracing new technology to improve facility operation. This article takes a closer look at the technology available for self-storage managers and how it can ...More
March 23, 2013 By Tron Jordheim
Posted in Articles, Management, Technology
Perks vs. Paychecks: What Incentives Does Your Self-Storage Company Offer to Retain the Best Managers?

When it comes to compensating staff, self-storage operators need to consider not just the paycheck, but also any perks they could provide. Here are some ideas on how to balance these two elements and retain the best managers. ...More
March 21, 2013
Posted in Blog, Management
Self-Storage Manager and Forum Moderator Honored by Tennessee Self Storage Association

Stephanie Tharpe, district sales manager for A+ Storage in Mount Juliet, Tenn., and a moderator on Self-Storage Talk (SST), the industry’s largest online community, was honored this week by the Tennessee Self Storage Association (TNSSA) as its 2012 Manager of the Year. ...More
February 22, 2013
Posted in News, Management
What the Heck! An Open Letter to a Self-Storage Manager and Her Stretchy Pants

Industry consultant Bob Copper writes an open letter to a self-storage manager in Texas, questioning the person’s office attire and lack of attention to the customer service and facility cleanliness. ...More
February 13, 2013 By Bob Copper
Posted in Articles, Management
Robber Escapes With Cash After Threatening Self-Storage Employee

A man who threatened a self-storage employee this week at Secure Care Storage in Oklahoma City, Okla., made off with an unknown amount of cash. Although he did not produce a weapon, the office worker told police she was afraid the man might hurt her. ...More
February 7, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Manager of North Port, FL, Self-Storage Facility Named ‘Citizen of the Year’

Jill Luke, general manager at Patriot Self Storage in North Port, Fla., has been honored by city officials as 2012 Citizen of the Year. Luke has been with Patriot since 2009 and was recognized largely for her extensive work with many community causes and activities. ...More
February 5, 2013
Posted in News
A Self-Storage Owner's Guide to Manager Bonuses: Program Types and Considerations

Whether or not a self-storage manager deserves a bonus depends on various criteria, but if an owner wishes to provide a bonus program, he has several factors to consider. This article addresses program types and considerations for each. ...More
February 1, 2013
Posted in Articles, Finance, Management

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