Profit Centers

Of all the ancillary profit centers you can add to your self-storage operation, none is more specialized than wine storage. See if this niche can work for your business and some advice on operating it successfully.

Operating a self-storage facility that provides vehicle storage for boats, RVs and other “toys” differs from one that doesn’t. To put it simply, these renters expect more, and there are greater logistics to consider. Follow this guidance to run...

While you may have taken precautions to protect your self-storage operation against cyberthreats, when was the last time you reviewed security for physical documents you keep on the property, such as rental agreements and employee files? Here are...

When a customer rents self-storage, they almost always need other things, too, like a good lock for their unit door and supplies to help them pack, move and protect their goods. This is why a retail program can bring such tremendous value to your...

Truck rental is a service that can complement a self-storage operation extremely well, and for obvious reasons. If you aren’t certain it can work for your business, check out this SWOT analysis to help weigh the decision.

While vehicle storage isn’t new to the self-storage industry, its popularity is on the rise as more operators add the service to their existing sites and new developments. This niche product differs from traditional self-storage on many levels...

Boat and RV storage can be a rewarding profit center for self-storage investors and operators. Whether you build it as part of a new development or add it to an existing facility, it has tremendous potential. Learn about the benefits, construction...