Making Self-Storage Add-On Profit From Propane Sales

Jan 06, 2019

If you’re looking to diversify the services you offer at your self-storage facility, consider propane sales. Here’s some first-hand insight from a facility manager who can vouch that it’s a revenue generator.

The Pros and Cons of Signing a Cell-Tower Lease for Your Self-Storage Property

Dec 23, 2018

When negotiated correctly, a cell-tower lease can be a great source of ancillary income for a self-storage facility. Here are some pros and cons to ponder when approached by a cell-tower company or wireless carrier that wants to use your property.

Fine-Art Self-Storage Operator Uovo Opens Facilities in Brooklyn and Orangetown, NY

Dec 21, 2018

Update 12/21/18 – Uovo has revealed additional details on its Brooklyn self-storage conversion project. The property at 105 Evergreen Ave. was acquired for $47 million, with total project costs expected to be about $76 million. Construction will...

i-Store Self Storage of Thailand Partners With Thai Movers

Dec 19, 2018

Storage Asia Co. Ltd., which operates i-Store Self Storage in Thailand, has signed an agreement with Thai Movers Ltd. to integrate the companies’ storage and moving services. The partnership is designed to combine the “operational strength” of...

Wine-Storage Case Study: Citadel Self Storage in St. Matthews, KY

Dec 13, 2018

When Citadel Storage Partners began designing its newest self-storage facility, it discovered there was a need for wine storage in the area. Learn from the company’s experience in planning, designing and marketing this service to customers in St...

Manhattan Mini Launches Valet Self-Storage Service

Dec 07, 2018

Manhattan Mini Storage, which operates 17 self-storage facilities throughout New York City, has launched a valet-storage offering called “Full Service Plus” (FSP). Customers can use the service to have their packed belongings picked up and taken...

Generating Self-Storage Ancillary Revenue With Moving Services

Dec 07, 2018

If you find yourself regularly recommending movers to your self-storage customers, it may be worthwhile to offer your own moving services—for a fee, of course! Learn about two options to consider as well as finances, customer service, staffing...

Rethinking Your Self-Storage Retail Store: Design, Inventory, Sales and More

Nov 27, 2018

As a self-storage operator, you have a captive audience when it comes to retail merchandise. Consider the following advice for managing this successful profit center, including display design, inventory, pricing, sales and marketing.

Valet Self-Storage Startup Omni Enables Item Sharing, Renting Between Customers

Oct 19, 2018

Update 10/19/18 – Omni now allows its valet self-storage customers to rent out their stored items, with the option to move any collected income to an XRP cryptocurrency wallet instead of a conventional bank account. XRP is a form of cryptocurrency...

Valet Self-Storage Firm Stash Hires Chief Operating Officer

Oct 18, 2018

Stash Storage, a Charleston, S.C.-based startup business specializing in valet self-storage, has hired Rivers Pearce as chief operating officer. Pearce has expertise in scalable-systems technology for client-focused services, most recently serving...