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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.

Records Storage: A Revenue Opportunity for Self-Storage Operators, Even in 2020?

Mar 29, 2020

Even in the rise of the “paperless office,” businesses still produce paper records—and need a safe place to store them. In fact, records storage can be a great add-on profit center to an existing self-storage operation. Here’s what to do to...

Unlocking Your Hidden Profit: 3 Areas Where Self-Storage Operators May Be Losing Revenue

Mar 15, 2020

There are many ways to generate profit at your self-storage facility, some of which you may not even be using or maximizing. Here are three areas where revenue may be hiding and how to unlock its potential.

Valet Self-Storage Operator MakeSpace Launches ‘Seasonal Closet’ Service

Mar 12, 2020

MakeSpace Labs Inc., a business specializing in valet-style self-storage services in 24 markets across Canada and the United States, has launched a lighter version of its pickup and delivery service. “Seasonal Closet” will allow customers to store...

Profit-Centers Case Study: RoboVault Self Storage Offers an Array of Services

Feb 20, 2020

RoboVault Self Storage in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is one of a kind, operating several add-on profit centers in addition to self-storage, including vehicle, wine and art storage. This array of amenities allows the company to generate multiple income...

Sentry Self Storage of Tennessee Showcases Profit Centers and Customer Perks

Feb 12, 2020

We all know today’s self-storage customers are seeking a lot more than just an empty space to store their belongings. They expect the works! And perks! And plenty of amenities. Facility features that used to be optional—online account access, free...

Self-Storage Owner to Build Car-Storage Condos in Rosemount, MN

Feb 12, 2020

Self-storage owner Larry Koland intends to build a $9 million car-condominium facility in Rosemount, Minn. Koland is hopeful he’ll be able to begin construction this spring on the first of three buildings, which would offer about 80 private condos...

BlueBox Storage Opens Sales Office in Portland, OR

Feb 04, 2020

BlueBox Storage, a Salem, Ore.-based company offering mobile-storage services and container-based self-storage, has opened a new sales office in Portland, Ore., to serve the company’s rapidly growing customer base, according to a press release...

Cube Self Storage of Uckfield, England, Adds Co-Working Office Space

Jan 31, 2020

Cube Self Storage, which operates facilities throughout England and Southeast Asia, is adding co-working office space at its facility on the Bellbrook Estate in Uckfield, England. The new service is expected to open in March, according to the...

Smart Ancillary Strategy: Using Add-On Products and Services to Stand Out in Self-Storage

Jan 29, 2020

As competition for self-storage customers heightens, facility operators are looking for ways to stand out in busy markets. A smart strategy is to offer add-on services and products, which can boost traffic and generate new revenue.

Uncorking the Benefits of Adding Wine Storage to a Self-Storage Operation

Jan 09, 2020

Wine storage might still be just a niche in the self-storage industry, but more facility operators are considering it as demand for the service increases. Offering a first-class option in your market can bring in new customers and help the revenue...

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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