If your self-storage consistently misses phone calls from prospective renters, a call-answering service could be the solution. Learn about the benefits as well as how to choose a vendor partner.

Though online-auction providers typically handle most of the publicity for a lien sale, there are several actions sellers can take to help increase the visibility and success of the sale.

The self-storage industry is amid an unprecedented development cycle with the construction value put in place nearly three times the prior peak. In the quest to avoid overbuilding, it’s imperative to understand where new competition is entering...

Many collectors turn to self-storage to keep items safe from adverse conditions, but extra steps may be needed to help preserve value and condition. Guest blogger Jamie Outhwaite of Aabsolute Self Storage discusses how to help customers properly...

The U.K. self-storage market is growing quickly, largely by attracting an influx of commercial tenants with business-centric services. Guest blogger Julie Whyman of Stefanius takes a look at some of the innovations and market factors spurring the...

If you own an older self-storage property, it may be time for upgrades. From pretty landscaping to new doors to a complete property renovation, you have many options to renew your site and better compete with the new facilities popping up in your...

With so many channels in online marketing, it’s hard to decide where to invest your time and money. Lucky for you, I’ve found the best place to not spend any money and still get in front potential self-storage customers: A free Google...

If you want 2018 to be a year to remember for your self-storage business, it may be time to make some New Year’s resolutions. By focusing on how the past year has gone, where you want the new year to go and how you can get there, you have a...

Each year, the self-storage industry is influenced by trends that subside and others that gain in strength. Guest blogger Hunter Thompson of Cash Flow Connections predicts the trends that will reshape self-storage the most in 2018 involve...

As we head into 2018, many of you are probably thinking about your self-storage investment goals. No matter if you're new to the industry or looking to expand your portfolio, preparation and a solid plan will be key to your success.