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Getting Technical Support for Your Self-Storage Management Software or Security System

The ability to obtain technical support—free or paid—from your management-software or security vendor is an important factor in your self-storage facility’s success. Here are a few points to consider, as well as what you can expect from a provider within the normal warranty ...More
April 5, 2012
Posted in Articles, Management, Technology
Self-Storage Security Technology: Creating Customer Confidence and Discouraging Crime

A modern-day challenge for self-storage business operators is to incorporate technology that creates a visibly secure environment, one that pleases and reassures renters, encourages prospects to rent, and discourages wrongdoers. With the right planning and budgeting, ...More
March 20, 2012 By John Fogg
Posted in Articles, Technology
Self-Storage Professionals Peruse Products and Services at This Week’s ISS Expo in Las Vegas

This week’s Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas offers self-storage owners, managers, developers and management companies a chance to meet with more than 120 self-storage suppliers providing a wide range of industry products and services. Starting on Wednesday at ...More
March 12, 2012
Posted in News, Construction, Finance, Management, Marketing, Real Estate
Self-Storage Security: Choosing the Real Deal

When it comes to security, self-storage operators walk a fine line between faking it and having the real deal. ...More
May 13, 2011 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog, Management
Self-Storage Security Primer: An Overview of Basics for Facility Operators

Before investing in self-storage security, operators should review the security options available today. ...More
April 26, 2011
Posted in Articles
Trends in Security Technology for Self-Storage: The Latest Features and Capabilities

Though crime may not ever be fully eradicated in the self-storage industry, technology innovators in the field are constantly devising new answers to ongoing problems. Self-storage security experts share insight on the latest system features, trends and benefits. ...More
April 18, 2011 By John Carlisle
Posted in Articles, Management, Technology
Confused About Self-Storage Software Compatibility? Finding Systems That Interface Smoothly

For a self-storage operation, it’s important that the management of rental accounts links easily with the management of renters’ movements through the property. The goal should be to have a smooth-running office by linking valid software products designed for self-storage. ...More
March 15, 2011
Posted in Articles, Management
Summer Shape-Up: A Self-Storage Operator's Guide to Complete Facility Maintenance

This ultimate maintenance guide covers everything from a self-storage operator's rooftop to the asphalt, unit doors to golf carts. Whether these tasks are performed weekly, daily or as needed, staying on top of them will ensure every self-storage facility is in top shape ...More
May 31, 2010 Amy Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction, Management, Technology
What's Fresh in Self-Storage Security: Overlocks, IP Technology and More

Self-storage security technology is rapidly changing. Read about what's new in overlocks, keypads and Internet-protocol equipment. ...More
May 10, 2010 Chester Gilliam
Posted in Articles, Technology
Self-Storage Management Software: Things to Know About Technical Support

When purchasing management software to assist with the day-to-day operation of aself-storage property, not only will an operator have high expectations of the software, he should have certain expectations of the provider’s technical support. ...More
March 16, 2010 David Essman
Posted in Articles, Technology

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