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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.

ISS News Desk: PODS Pioneer Marries Mobile and Self-Storage in ‘Fetchable’ Business Model

Jul 22, 2020

Today’s customers are seeking more choices when it comes to their storage needs, and operators are striving to meet the demand. New business models have sprung up in recent years including valet-style, by-the-bin storage and neighbor-to-neighbor...

Between the Lines: How Vehicle Storage Can Benefit Your Self-Storage Business

Jun 21, 2020

Small dwellings and neighborhood restrictions have helped increase demand for vehicle storage. Here are some options and considerations that can help drive additional income at your self-storage facility.

PODS Founder Launches Red Rover, a ‘Fetchable’ Hybrid of Portable and Self-Storage

Jun 09, 2020

Portable-storage pioneer Peter Warhurst, who founded PODS in 1998, has launched a new venture that combines aspects of mobile storage and self-storage. Launched in February, Red Rover LLC specializes in what Warhurst calls “fetchable storage.”...

Creating a Successful Retail Store and Program for Your Self-Storage Operation

May 22, 2020

Not only do retail merchandise sales add revenue to your self-storage operation, they can ultimately lead to more unit rentals. Learn how to set up a store display and overall program for your moving and packing supplies that’s attractive and...

Getting to Add-On Profit: Bridge Storage and ArtSpace and Its Creative Revenue Model

May 14, 2020

Bridge Storage and ArtSpace isn’t your traditional self-storage facility. Read how this Richmond, Calif., operation transformed itself by adding art and event space and catering to the creative needs of its community.

Strategies for Selling Your Self-Storage Ancillary Products and Services

May 11, 2020

Just like renting units, selling ancillary products and services at your self-storage facility requires effort and skill. Here are some tips to create a well-crafted presentation to customers and close those profit-center deals!

The Decision to Develop Boat/RV Storage: Differences From Traditional Self-Storage

May 09, 2020

As markets saturate, some self-storage developers are turning their attention to the possibility of building or adding boat/RV storage. Learn the advantages of this business model and guiding principles for creating a successful site.

Getting Nontraditional With Self-Storage Profit Centers: 3 Inventive Ideas

May 04, 2020

When self-storage owners and managers contemplate add-on profit centers for their facilities, they often think about the basics like moving and packing supplies, truck rentals, maybe vehicle storage. In fact, there are many more options that could...

U-Haul Introduces Self-Storage ‘Scan & Go’ Technology in Response to COVID-19

Apr 21, 2020

Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,500 self-storage facilities across North America, is introducing contact-free shopping technology across its Canada and U.S. properties in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

STORExpress Draws in Revenue With Art Studios, Band Rooms and Other Creative Profit Centers

Apr 14, 2020

Offering atypical space for entrepreneurs, musicians, artists and other creative tenants is an innovative way to build your self-storage revenue. STORExpress shows how this unique operating model has led to tremendous growth.

Profit Centers

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.

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