Best Practices

We may be living in the Digital Age, but paper still plays a major role in our lives. While many self-storage operators are phasing out printed documents, there are still some instances when they’re necessary. Consider this guidance to securing...

Since we can’t add more hours to the day, we need to learn how to master the ones we have. Consider the following guidance to improve your time-management skills.

Most of us aim to have a positive outlook but it can be challenging, particularly these days. If you’re struggling in this area, you’re not alone. Read on for some practical strategies that’ll help you harness the power of positivity and...

As the year winds down, most self-storage owners and managers are considering improvements they’d like to make to their business in 2023. One possibility is to streamline payments by refusing cash, checks and money orders. Instead, customers would...

Self-storage operators enact policies and procedures to keep their properties safe and clean for all. They must also abide by city, county and state regulations. But despite your best efforts, some tenants will forget or outright ignore facility...

There are many good reasons to rent your self-storage units to businesses. First, these tenants tend to stay longer and are often a great source of referrals. There’s also strong demand from this segment right now as some commercial enterprises...

Running a self-storage facility involves renting units and collecting rent, but to help keep tenants in line and cover business expenses, operators must also establish and charge various fees. Find out what’s fair game, how to determine pricing...