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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
Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Your Self-Storage Business

Concerns about bed bugs, especially in urban areas, continue to rage throughout the U.S., and the self-storage industry is no exception. This week self-storage operators have taken their concerns and their customers' concerns about bed bugs to Self-Storage Talk, the ...More
December 14, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in News, Management
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
The Hunt for Self-Storage Marketing Opportunities

There’s no doubt marketing—including online—is a critical component to every self-storage facility’s success today. So what are the best marketing avenues out there? ...More
December 10, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing, Technology
'Storage Wars' Facility Shares Production-Day Photos

An active Self-Storage Talk member and self-storage facility operator has hyped an episode of the A&E TV show "Storage Wars" by posting production day photos from her facility. Though the air date of the episode has yet to be determined, the photos offer a sneak peak ...More
December 7, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in News
Win $50 to Amazon.com on Self-Storage Talk

Self-Storage Talk is hosting a holiday raffle, giving members the opportunity to win a $50 gift card to Amazon.com during the holiday shopping season. ...More
December 6, 2010 By John Carlisle
Posted in Blog
TV’s Storage Wars Chronicles Real Life Self-Storage Auctions

Storage Wars, which premiered Wednesday on cable television's Arts and Entertainment Network, is giving the world a closer look at what really happens during self-storage lien auctions. ...More
December 3, 2010
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Marketing
The Marketing Power of Self-Storage Holiday Cards

For self-storage operators, holiday cards can be an effective marketing tool. Sending one—either a printed version or by e-mail—accomplishes several marketing strategies. ...More
December 2, 2010 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Customer Privacy and Policies

Where do we draw the line between privacy and customer service? It seems self-storage managers struggle with this issue almost daily. ...More
December 1, 2010 By Gina Kudo
Posted in Blog, Legal Issues, Management
Public Storage Controversy in California Reignites Self Storage Insurance Debate

Public Storage is accused of misleading customers about insurance. A notable discussion is occurring on Self-Storage Talk, the official online forum of Inside Self-Storage, about which methods are best when it comes to tenants and insurance. ...More
November 30, 2010
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management

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