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Protecting Your Self-Storage Business: A Full-Time Job

There are many facets to protecting a self-storage business. In addition to hiring top employees to ensure daily operations are successful, self-storage owners also need to consider the security of their site, maintenance of buildings and components, have the right ...More
6 hours ago
Posted in Blog, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage Tenant Protection: Beware of the Hazardous 'Other Insurance' Clause

Many self-storage tenant-insurance providers have created programs by patching together policy forms from the insurance carriers providing the coverage, going as far as taking a commercial-lines policy to make it fit personal-lines exposures. However, this creates potential ...More
February 15, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management
Self-Storage Fire Destroys $200K in 'Gone With the Wind' Collectibles

A fire at Hudson Self Storage in Henry County, Ga., late last week destroyed an estimated $200,000 worth of memorabilia from the movie "Gone With the Wind," as well as the facility office, manager's apartment and a climate-control building. ...More
February 14, 2012
Posted in News, Management
Inside Self-Storage World Expo Ancillary Symposium Focuses on Increasing Income

Because self-storage businesses have set expenses with few variables, business owners have an opportunity to increase their revenue by adding ancillary income streams. By offering additional services, owners can increase their bottom line and property value and keep ...More
January 26, 2012
Posted in News
Musicians Bemoan Fire Damage at Washington State Self-Storage Facility

A fire at a self-storage facility in Everett, Wash., resulted in one death and thousands of dollars in destroyed possessions, but it's also affecting local musicians, as the facility had grown a reputation as a hospitable place for band practices and gatherings. ...More
December 30, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Christmas Gifts Stolen From NV Self-Storage Unit

A family in Elko, Nev., is distraught after discovering a thief broke into their self-storage unit at AAA Self Storage and stole Christmas presents. ...More
December 23, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Before the Loss: Your Duty to Self-Storage Customers

Accidents and crime can occur at even the most secure, well-maintained self-storage site. Those of us who work in the industry understand the ramifications of being without insurance coverage in the event of a loss; but many of your customers don't. It's your job to explain ...More
December 2, 2011 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog, Management
Weighing in on Mandatory Tenant Insurance in Self-Storage

Self-Storage Talk members are debating the benefits and drawbacks of mandatory tenant insurance, while ISS and Bader Co. will offer a free webinar Dec. 8 to show operators how it can be a profit center. ...More
November 4, 2011
Posted in Blog
Free Webinar Helps Self-Storage Operators Minimize Expenses, Maximize Profitability Through Tenant Insurance

Most self-storage facilities have a risk-management plan that includes insurance, but some operators and managers may not realize how they can use insurance to save and even make money. On Dec. 8, 2011, Inside Self-Storage (ISS) and Bader Co. will present a free webinar ...More
November 3, 2011
Posted in News
Self-Storage Tenant Insurance: Are Your Customers Covered?

Making sure your self-storage business is covered with adequate insurance is a no-brainer. But what about your tenants? Are they covered in case of a fire, break-in or other loss? Read on to learn more about tenant insurance and how it factors into your facility's success. ...More
September 23, 2011 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog, Management

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