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Tax Issues

Crystal Lake, IL, Tables Discussion Regarding 5% Self-Storage Rental Tax Crystal Lake, IL, Tables Discussion Regarding 5% Self-Storage Rental Tax

byISS Staff

Dec 6, 2024

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Selling

Auckland, New Zealand’s Largest Self-Storage Operator Prepares to Go on the Market Auckland, New Zealand’s Largest Self-Storage Operator Prepares to Go on the Market

byISS Staff

Dec 6, 2024

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Facility Operators

New Vanguard Self Storage Facility in Bath, England, Showcases Restored Vampire T11 Aircraft New Vanguard Self Storage Facility in Bath, England, Showcases Restored Vampire T11 Aircraft

byISS Staff

Dec 3, 2024

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Shurgard Partners With Indigo Car-Park Operator to Build 4 Facilities in Lyon and Paris, France Shurgard Partners With Indigo Car-Park Operator to Build 4 Facilities in Lyon and Paris, France

byISS Staff

Dec 2, 2024

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Eco-Friendly Storage

Achieving Net-Zero-Carbon: Advanced Self Storage of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Becomes a Canadian Pioneer Achieving Net-Zero-Carbon: Advanced Self Storage of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Becomes a Canadian Pioneer

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Dec 5, 2024

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Eco-Friendly Storage

Fort Knox Self Storage in Okahumpka, FL, Installs Solar-Energy System Fort Knox Self Storage in Okahumpka, FL, Installs Solar-Energy System

byISS Staff

Dec 4, 2024

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Selling

Auckland, New Zealand’s Largest Self-Storage Operator Prepares to Go on the Market Auckland, New Zealand’s Largest Self-Storage Operator Prepares to Go on the Market

byISS Staff

Dec 6, 2024

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Acquisitions/Buying

CapitaLand Investment/Extra Space Asia Expands Japan Self-Storage Portfolio CapitaLand Investment/Extra Space Asia Expands Japan Self-Storage Portfolio

byISS Staff

Dec 5, 2024

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Tenant Insurance/Protection

Be an Ally! How to Help Your Self-Storage Tenants Through the Claims Process After a Property Loss Be an Ally! How to Help Your Self-Storage Tenants Through the Claims Process After a Property Loss

byStacie Maxwell

Dec 9, 2024

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Security and Technology

The Capabilities of Modern CRM Systems and How They’re Revolutionizing Self-Storage Operation The Capabilities of Modern CRM Systems and How They’re Revolutionizing Self-Storage Operation

byChuck Gordon

Dec 8, 2024

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The Capabilities of Modern CRM Systems and How They’re Revolutionizing Self-Storage Operation The Capabilities of Modern CRM Systems and How They’re Revolutionizing Self-Storage Operation

byChuck Gordon

Dec 8, 2024

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A Quick Guide to Choosing Self-Storage Facility-Management Software A Quick Guide to Choosing Self-Storage Facility-Management Software

byDavid Austin

Nov 30, 2024

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Tenant Insurance/Protection

Be an Ally! How to Help Your Self-Storage Tenants Through the Claims Process After a Property Loss Be an Ally! How to Help Your Self-Storage Tenants Through the Claims Process After a Property Loss

byStacie Maxwell

Dec 9, 2024

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Retail Sales

Why Your Self-Storage Facility Needs a Retail Store and How to Make It Succeed Why Your Self-Storage Facility Needs a Retail Store and How to Make It Succeed

byJoseph Ortiz

Dec 4, 2024

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Ben Friend

Ben Friend

General Manager, HowsMyStore.com

Ben Friend is general manager of HowsMyStore.com, a division of HowsMyStuff LLC, which provides wireless monitoring solutions for the self-storage industry. The company’s easy-to-install and -maintain sensors are designed to help operators reduce risk, prevent problems and earn extra monthly income. For more information, call 401.932.6046; visit www.howsmystore.com.

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The Internet of Things: What It Does and How It Can Help Your Self-Storage Operation The Internet of Things: What It Does and How It Can Help Your Self-Storage Operation

byBen Friend

Dec 8, 2020

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Late-Breaking Articles

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