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Self-Storage Manager Honored by Local College for Community Contributions

Gina Six Kudo, general manager of Cochrane Road Self Storage in Morgan Hill, Calif., was selected as a recipient of the Gavilan College 2010 Community Spirit Award. ...More
September 17, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Websites, Coupons and Fundraisers: Connect With Self-Storage Customers Through Creative Marketing

Self-storage operators know that the key to success in any economy, good or bad, is the ability to connect with customers. So how do you attract attention, get new customers and maintain customer loyalty with a limited advertising and marketing budget? ...More
September 16, 2010
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
Wounded Warrior Outdoors Launches One for the Troops Campaign

Wounded Warrior Outdoors Inc., a non-profit organization that provides outdoor-related opportunities to wounded U.S. and Canadian veterans, has launched a new fundraising campaign: One for the Troops. The fundraiser encourages self-storage operators around the country to ...More
September 15, 2010
Posted in News
Self-Storage Employee Dies After Bit by Customer's Dog

Ten days after getting bit by a customer’s dog while working at Chain Lank Self Storage in Monroe, Wash., Kenneth Bock died from a rare infection sparked by the bite. ...More
September 14, 2010
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Eight Ways to Beat Your Self-Storage Competition

Your lender or investor wants you to win, your competition doesn't. So, what do you need to do to beat them? Here are eight ways you can trounce your competition. ...More
September 10, 2010
Posted in Blog, Marketing
Self-Storage Managers Get Serious About Personal Safety, Truck Rental

If there's one issue most managers won't yield on, it's their well-being at work. But recently, some self-storage managers are telling stories about having to tread in harm's way with no way to protect themselves. This fear has notably arisen in the process of delivering ...More
September 1, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in News, Management
'No More Drama!' The Rallying Cry of SST Members

If only it were as easy as writing a song for self-storage operator to get rid of their drama—or rather the drama of their tenants. Tenants are finding new ways to shock operators by bringing their personal problems to the doorstep of their business. ...More
September 1, 2010
Posted in Blog
Self-Storage Employee Kills Woman, Self at Las Vegas Facility

An employee at Tiberti Mini Warehouses in Las Vegas, shot a woman then himself Aug. 20, according to police. ...More
August 27, 2010
Posted in News, Legal Issues
Customer Referrals and Tenant Retention Put Self-Storage Occupancy Numbers Back in the Black

A few simple marketing techniques can put your self-storage business ahead of the rest, and perhaps give you new opportunities when overall demand levels return. ...More
August 27, 2010
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
The Inside Self-Storage World Expo Helps Self-Storage Operators Get on Track for 2011

While you’re likely not thinking about 2011, it may be time you do. Yes, the new year is still months away, but it’s never too soon to begin making plans. The best place to start is the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in New Orleans, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. ...More
August 25, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog

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