Spacer.com.au Pty. Ltd. of Australia, a peer-to-peer self-storage marketplace, has raised $2.7 million in funding that it will use to acquire competitor Parkhound and pursue other expansion opportunities. The purchase will add 55,000 customers and...
SimplyStow, a Lancaster, Pa.-based startup, is scheduled to launch a peer-to-peer self-storage marketplace next month that will serve the local community and student body at Franklin & Marshall College (F&M). Similar to other shared-economy...
This case study by Janus International Group showcases the development of Tri-Village Self Storage in Columbus, Ohio, a six-story facility featuring wine storage as well as a wine-tasting room. Read how the owners overcame obstacles including a...
Add-on products and services can help a self-storage operator increase revenue, build loyalty and better meet customer needs. But before investing in a new ancillary, you must understand your market dynamics to avoid unnecessary risk.
Update 9/27/17 – Bee Safe Storage has decided to scale back its self-storage development in the Southeast due to oversupply in some markets. The pivot includes pulling the plug on a 4-acre project at the corner of Tarrant Road and Wendover Avenue...
Adding a cell tower to your self-storage property can generate new revenue. To ensure you’re maximizing the value of your lease, follow these five tips.
Boombox Inc., a startup specializing in valet self-storage services in the San Francisco Bay Area, has launched a “Storing Hope” initiative designed to raise money for homeless shelters in the region. Customers who move their belongings from a...
Beam Storage Pte. Ltd., a startup business specializing in valet self-storage, has launched in Malaysia and Singapore. The company uses an online platform that allows customers to schedule item pickup, maintain a visual catalog of stored...
Wine storage can be an effective way to differentiate a self-storage business in a competitive market as well as create a new revenue stream. Here are several factors to determine if targeting wine enthusiasts makes sense for your business.
Entrepreneur Bryson Butts, a former pastor, has launched Stor and Deliver LLC, a startup business specializing in valet self-storage in the Wichita, Kan., metropolitan area. The company uses an online platform that allows customers to schedule...
