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Storitz Inc.’s Self-Storage Clients Support Toys For Tots Campaign

Storitz Inc., an online rental and comparison shopping website for the self-storage industry, said many of its clients supported the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots holiday campaign by becoming a toy drop-off location. ...More
December 28, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Eight Things Your Staff Hates About You: Change Bad Management Habits for a Smoother Running Self-Storage Business

If you've ever been in a management position, there's a good chance you had several pet peeves regarding your staff members and their behavior. What you may not realize is your employees probably have a few complaints too. ...More
December 25, 2010
Posted in Articles, Management
Storage Wars: A Manager’s Perspective on Reality TV’s Depiction of Self-Storage Auctions

A burst of reality TV shows, including the newest on A&E, “Storage Wars,” are showcasing the self-storage industry's auction process. How is this affecting the industry's managers? ...More
December 22, 2010 By Gina Kudo
Posted in Blog, Legal Issues, Management
Party Time in Self-Storage: How the Industry Celebrates

In the past couple of years, tough times across all industries caused many businesses to scale back or cancel their annual holiday parties. But after a better 2010, many office holiday parties are back again, and self-storage industry pros are turning to Self-Storage Talk ...More
December 21, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in News, Management
Self-Storage Operators in Georgia Form Alliance to Stop Break-Ins

After a rash of self-storage break-ins in August, Ga., operators are fighting back by forming the South August Alliance. ...More
December 17, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Going to Market: Long-Range Planning Helps Self-Storage Sellers Build Value Prior to Sale

Self-storage operators who intend to list a self-storage facility for sale in the near future, should follow these guidelines to help them prepare for the transaction and build more value into their asset. ...More
December 17, 2010
Posted in Articles, Management, Real Estate
I-5 Self Storage Co-Hosts Holiday Craft Fair in California

I-5 Self Storage LLC in Tustin, Calif., partnered with Divine Choices to host this year’s "Scoop the Season,” a holiday craft fair. ...More
December 16, 2010
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
(Re)Evaluating Your Self Storage Marketing Material

When you’re amid a sea of competition, you must take every opportunity you can to show your community why you’re self-storage facility is the choice for them. ...More
December 16, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
Can Self-Storage Operators Benefit From Groupon?

Self-storage operators should take a look before you leap approach to Groupon, the No. 1 deal-of-the-day website. ...More
December 15, 2010
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful, Turn to Self-Storage Talk

Winter weather creates several challenges for facilities, including snow and ice removal, lock and gate malfunctions, and perilous parking lots and sidewalks. When these questions arise, the Self-Storage Talk community can provide answers. ...More
December 13, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in Blog, Management

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