Working With Property Management
If you are a self-storage owner who has just purchased a facility but have no industry experience, you may find the tasks involved with starting a new business a bit overwhelming. Management companies are available to assist and guide you through the beginning stages and ...More
October 1, 2003 Amy Brown
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Hiring the Right Manager
The single most important marketing tool you have in the storage business is your manager. The problem is, frequently, the wrong people are selected for this job. Understand the concepts in this article, and you’ll make better choices and end up with the right person behind ...More
October 1, 2003 Fred Gleeck
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What Every New Owner Must Know
If you're just getting started in the self-storage business, this is the article you need. There is a lot of misinformation about marketing in the industry. Before you develop some bad habits, please keep reading. Here are the five primary areas you need to work on as you ...More
February 1, 2003 Fred Gleeck
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Hiring, Training and Retaining
Hiring the best person for the job can be a difficult task when the budget for a salary only allows for cheese and crackers and you want to hire caviar. It is possible to achieve your objective and still stay within budget. But it will take considerable time and effort, ...More
December 1, 2002 Tammy Ross
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Secrets to Successful StaffingUnderstanding the legalities of hiring and firing employees
Secrets to Successful StaffingUnderstanding the legalities of hiring and firing employeesBy Scott ZuckerThere are numerous state and federal laws that restrict employers in their hiring and firing decisions. As a result of these laws--many of which can impose significant ...More
December 1, 1999 Scott Zucker
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