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Loose Language: How One Bad Apple Can Sour Your Self-Storage Business

Commonly used self-storage terms like “free” or “secure” may seem innocent, but all it takes is one bad apple—a disgruntled customer with an ax to grind—to cause major headaches for a facility operator. A federal judgment against a major department-store retailer this week ...More
Yesterday
Posted in Blog, Legal Issues, Marketing
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
2 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Management
Explore the Wealth, Wit & Wisdom of Self-Storage Talk

Self-Storage Talk recently surpassed 6,000 members and 7,000 threads. If you’re not yet a registered member, what’s holding you back? The online community is an unrivaled knowledge base, and the website serves as a virtual mixer where self-storage managers, owners and ...More
5 weeks ago
Posted in Blog
Learning the ‘Matrix’ Way at the Inside Self-Storage World Expo

With a full slate of education sessions, networking events and exhibitors, the knowledge siphoned from the Inside Self-Storage World Expo can be a little like living through “The Matrix.” Guest blogger Robert Madsen offers his show strategy and a unique perspective as an ...More
April 18, 2013
Posted in Blog, Management
Do You Feel Safe at Your Self-Storage Facility?

Most self-storage operators consider their facilities a safe environment for themselves and tenants. Yet, an angry customer who spirals out of control, a criminal using a facility to store illegal items, or any number of other scenarios can lead an operator to feel unsafe ...More
April 18, 2013
Posted in Blog, Management
Image Gallery: Happenings and Highlights From the 2013 Inside Self-Storage World Expo

See highlights and hot happenings from this year's Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, including notable speakers and education seminars, cool giveaways on the show floor, evening receptions, Best of Business winners, eye-catching exhibits and more. ...More
April 16, 2013
Posted in Galleries
Full Speed Ahead: Inside Self-Storage World Expo Attendees Cruise Toward Success

Self-storage professionals from around the world displayed renewed industry enthusiasm at the 2013 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, April 2-5. Developers and potential investors gleaned information about building trends and discussed plans with vendors, while ...More
April 10, 2013
Posted in Articles
What Would You Do? Self-Storage Auction Dilemmas

The lien sale can be a source of worry for self-storage operators, as so many challenging and unexpected things can happen. Do you know what to do in the face of a difficult auction scenario? Is what you would do the same as what you should do? Inside Self-Storage recently ...More
March 9, 2013
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
Why Me?! Self-Storage Pros Share Strategies for Handling Troublesome Tenants and Other Crazy Stuff

Whether it’s being screamed at by a tenant, needing to discipline a customer or discovering a tenant living in a unit, there are some days when self-storage operators may wonder, “Why me?!” What should you do when these difficult situations arise? Industry professionals ...More
March 7, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Management
What Would You Do? Tips for Managing Your Self-Storage Mulah

How a self-storage operator manages his money has a huge impact on the success of his business. Rental rates, discounts and collections are key components of the equation, but they're not always simple to control. Inside Self-Storage asked industry professionals to share ...More
March 5, 2013
Posted in Articles, Finance, Management

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