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What Would You Do? Common Self-Storage Legal Conundrums

Legal quandaries are among the biggest headache producers for owners and managers of self-storage facilities. Do you know what to do in the face of legal risk? Is what you would do the same as what you should do? Inside Self-Storage recently reached out to in-the-field ...More
March 1, 2013
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
What Would You Do? Getting a Grip on Self-Storage Crime

When you operate a self-storage business, crime is always a possible threat. The important thing is operators do their best to prevent crime from occurring, and if it does happen, to respond in a timely and appropriate fashion. Inside Self-Storage recently reached out to ...More
February 27, 2013
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
What Would You Do? Self-Storage Maintenance Maladies

Self-storage operators must keep their properties in tip-top shape to maximize curb appeal, which sometimes means handling simple maintenance tasks and other times more complex renovation projects. Do you know the best approach to common maintenance problems? Read on for ...More
February 25, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management
Self-Storage Manager and Forum Moderator Honored by Tennessee Self Storage Association

Stephanie Tharpe, district sales manager for A+ Storage in Mount Juliet, Tenn., and a moderator on Self-Storage Talk (SST), the industry’s largest online community, was honored this week by the Tennessee Self Storage Association (TNSSA) as its 2012 Manager of the Year. ...More
February 22, 2013
Posted in News, Management
What Would You Do? Navigating Tricky Service Situations in Self-Storage

Self-storage experts know a critical component to keeping a facility in top-notch status is a management team with customer-service savvy. When customer issues arise, do you have a plan of action? Is what you would do the same as what you should do? ISS asks industry ...More
February 19, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management
‘Storage Wars’ Star Mark Balelo Found Dead of Apparent Suicide

Mark Balelo, an auction-house owner who appeared as a buyer on A&E’s hit reality TV show “Storage Wars,” has died in an apparent suicide, according to news reports. Balelo’s body was discovered this morning inside the garage at his business in Simi Valley, Calif., which ...More
February 12, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues
Self-Storage REITs Flex Muscles, But Mom-and-Pops Are Up for a Fight

Slow growth of new, independent self-storage facilities coupled with heavy consolidation driven by the REITs has many wondering about the future viability of mom-and-pop operations. While wariness is a natural byproduct of market conditions, recent industry activity and the ...More
January 25, 2013
Posted in Blog, Management
Relieve Holiday Stress with the Lighter Side of Self-Storage Talk

As work and holiday stress mounts, Self-Storage Talk members have humorous and helpful ways of releasing tension. But even during their silliest moments, members often apply their creativity to real-world self-storage ideas and facility issues. More than business networking ...More
November 29, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management
Holiday Giving Opens Self-Storage Facilities to Rewarding Possibilities

Guest blogger Gina Six Kudo rings in the holiday season with a discussion about charitable work and the intrinsic rewards holiday fundraisers can provide self-storage facilities. Although there are many ways operators can make a difference in their communities, they first ...More
November 7, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management, Marketing
Don’t Let Halloween Haunt Your Self-Storage Marketing Strategies

Many self-storage businesses have embraced the fun spirit of Halloween through special promotions and onsite events. The types of holiday-themed marketing strategies you implement at your facility tell the community a lot about your business. Check out some examples of what ...More
October 31, 2012
Posted in Blog, Marketing

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