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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
Former Self-Storage Manager, 2 Ex-Employees Face Trial for Rent Theft, Stolen Property

A former self-storage manager and two ex-employees will face trial for allegedly stealing rental payments and customer property from units at 4 Storage in Bristol Township, Pa. Benjamin Vargas Sr., 42, is accused of stealing more than $44,000 in cash rental payments, among ...More
January 11, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Awed by the Marine Spirit and Toys for Tots

Guest blogger Delilah Scott expanded her self-storage facility’s involvement in Toys for Tots this year by volunteering at her local Marine base. Not only did she get a behind the scenes look into why this program is so special, she also was awed by the spirit of the ...More
January 4, 2013
Posted in Blog, Management
‘Boxed In' Short Film Features Self-Storage Manager as Main Character

A new short film by a graduate from the San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking (SFSDF), tells the story of a recluse self-storage manager who must overcome his phobias to save a friend. Filmmaker Naga Kataru screened his short film “Boxed In” at the Hollywood Reel ...More
December 21, 2012
Posted in News
Building an Effective Training Program for Self-Storage Facility Managers

Every day, well-meaning self-storage owners hire fresh faces to manage their facilities. In too many instances, however, those new employees have no idea how to successfully manage the owner's multi-million-dollar asset. An effective manager-training program will lead to a ...More
December 15, 2012 By Bob Copper
Posted in Articles, Management
Manager at Maryland Self-Storage Facility Provides 'Public Service,' Makes Fun Use of Signage

A resident manager at a self-storage facility in Ocean City, Md., does more for his community than just offer storage solutions. Carl Godbee posts baseball and football game scores on the marquee outside West Ocean Self Storage as a service to the community. ...More
December 5, 2012
Posted in News, Management, Marketing
8 Money-Saving Secrets for Self-Storage Managers

Looking for ways to save money often falls under a self-storage manager’s tasks. But trimming facility expenses doesn’t have to be painful. One experienced self-storage manager shares her savings strategies. ...More
December 1, 2012 By Gina Kudo
Posted in Articles, Finance, Management
LifeStorage Self-Storage Manager Honored by Chamber of Commerce

LifeStorage, a self-storage operator with nearly 20 facilities in the Chicagoland area, announced Jane Bushong, manager of the company’s Matteson location, has been elected Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month. ...More
November 29, 2012
Posted in News, Management
A Storage Operator Worth His Salt Never Stops Learning

In a recent episode of HBO TV series "Treme," expert trombonist Antoine Batiste emphasizes the importance of continued learning to excel in one's craft. Today, successful self-storage operation takes talent and skill, which is why training and ongoing education are ...More
November 16, 2012 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog, Management
New ISS Slideshow Provides a Guide to Self-Storage Manager Training

Last week Inside Self-Storage published a new online slideshow, "Training for Success: Cultivating Talent in Self-Storage Facility Managers," which provides guidance on how to build a quality manager-training program, including insight from some of the top training ...More
November 14, 2012
Posted in News, Management

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