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Self-storage facilities that offer products and services beyond basic storage units will attract a broader range of clientele. Providing these ancillaries will also help the business generate new revenue.
As a self-storage operator, you should always be looking to improve net operating income and, therefore, facility value. Fortunately, there are several ways to do this, regardless of your property size, type and location. Learn what they are and...
Self-storage operators who are interested in adding technology or expanding the tools they use to run their businesses effectively have numerous options, so Inside Self-Storage recently asked eight well-known vendors to share their latest and...
As self-storage markets become crowded and many operators try to leverage similar add-on services to bolster revenue, finding ways to differentiate yourself from competitors is a real challenge. Here are three emerging service niches that have...
Product and service diversity can be a boon for a self-storage business, which is why many facility operators are exploring vehicle storage, particularly for boats and RVs. This is a slightly different business model, however. Read about the...
You’ve invested time and energy in designing and building your self-storage retail store. Now, it’s time to maximize its potential! Here are tips to help you successfully stock, market and sell your moving and packing merchandise.
As a self-storage operator, you likely have a retail space where you sell moving and packing supplies; but if you don’t properly maintain this area, it could negatively impact your sales. Here are some tips for keeping your store fresh and well...
No matter what a self-storage operator does to protect their customers’ belongings from harm, there’s always risk. Learn how a tenant-protection program can give you and your renters peace of mind while providing the business with a meaningful...
Hollow Tree Self Storage in Darien, Connecticut, held a grand-opening event on Oct. 22 to celebrate the addition of wine storage to its facility at 131 Hollow Tree Ridge Road. The company added 5,000 square feet of underground storage space...
While your self-storage facility likely offers some add-on services and products such as boxes or truck rentals, there are more to explore. Consider the following fresh profit centers to drive traffic to your business, cater to customer needs and...
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) and BETCO Inc. will present a free, live webinar on Nov. 16 titled “Building Enclosed Boat and RV Storage … With a Side of Self-Storage Technology.” The one-hour live event at 2 p.m. EST will explore requirements and...