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How to Vet and Hire Service Contractors to Do Good Work at Your Self-Storage Property

Jun 09, 2022

When maintenance or repair work at your self-storage property is beyond the abilities of facility staff, it’s time to hire a professional...

Under the Gun: Mulling Self-Storage Security in the Wake of Recent Mass Shootings

May 27, 2022

Two mass shootings within 10 days of each other have shaken the nation and give reason to reflect about life and...

Human Volatility in a Pandemic World: Personal-Safety Advice for Self-Storage Facility Staff

May 18, 2022

The odds that something violent will happen to you while working at a self-storage facility are low, but not...

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From the 2022 ISS World Expo: Mike Schofield Shares Guidance for Protecting Self-Storage From Wild Weather

May 04, 2022

The frequency and severity of natural disasters are on the rise, and the impact from these wild weather events can cripple a self-storage business. What can facility operators do to protect their people and property? In this video interview...

Red Planet Storage of Roswell Participates in New Mexico Environmental Remediation Program

Apr 25, 2022

Red Planet Storage LLC in Roswell, New Mexico, has agreed to let the state test for water and soil contaminants on its 7.8-acre property at 12 Petro Drive/2 Determan Lane. Owner Adam Trubow recently acquired the site, which showed two contaminants...

Implementing a Health and Safety Program to Protect Your Self-Storage Employees and Business

Mar 01, 2022

You can’t be too careful when it comes to the health and safety of your most important business assets—your employees! Here are some of the most common hazards that occur on a self-storage site and how to implement a comprehensive program to...

Protecting People and Property: How to Manage Accidents That Occur at Your Self-Storage Facility

Feb 15, 2022

A self-storage operation comes with legal risk, but there are also physical dangers. It’s possible an onsite accident could result in harm to people or property. The goal is to prevent injury and damage from ever occurring; but if you can’t, here...

Supreme Court Grants Stay on Pandemic-Related OSHA Requirements for Companies With 100-Plus Employees

Jan 26, 2022

Update 1/26/22 – The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay on Jan. 13 that halts the implementation of OSHA’s pandemic-related ETS...

How Women’s Needs Led to the Launch of Self Storage India

Jan 19, 2022

Industry data repeatedly shows that women make up a significant portion of the self-storage renter base and are the primary...

Scary Situations in Self-Storage: Do You Feel Safe at Work?

Jan 14, 2022

While you might not think working as a self-storage operator is a risky job, it can be. There are many possible scenarios in...

What Do Impending Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates Mean for Your Self-Storage Business?

Dec 18, 2021

Coronavirus vaccine mandates are on the horizon for many businesses. Find out what they might mean for your self-storage company and employees and what to keep in mind if you want to create your own policy.

The Lesson This Self-Storage Manager Learned From a Pint-Sized Golf-Cart Highjacker

Dec 10, 2021

A self-storage manager learned a valuable lesson in keeping her guard up after doing a good deed for a tenant and that tenant’s rambunctious child. Enjoy the entertaining, albeit cautionary tale!

‘Tis the Season of Giving … and Theft? Staying Vigilant to Protect Your Self-Storage Business

Nov 26, 2021

A recent theft at a high-end retailer is a good reminder that the holiday season can bring about more criminal activity. Consider the following advice to keep your self-storage business from being vulnerable.

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