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The ISS Blog provides a series of insightful, industry-relevant posts to help readers keep abreast of the latest trends in the marketplace as well as premium content and educational offerings. Read the thoughts of the ISS content team and other industry experts on issues related to self-storage challenges, news, operation, development, marketing and much more.

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5 Ways to Attract Millennials to Your Self-Storage Business
Marketing
5 Ways to Attract Millennials to Your Self-Storage Business5 Ways to Attract Millennials to Your Self-Storage Business

Millennials are becoming the largest U.S. demographic, expected to surpass Baby Boomers in 2019. Learn five strategies to help your self-storage business tap into this flourishing market.

byDarina Murashev
Aug 24, 2018
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3 Min Read
Crank It Up: Simple Ways to Increase Your Self-Storage Facility Value
Facility Value
Crank It Up: Simple Ways to Increase Your Self-Storage Facility ValueCrank It Up: Simple Ways to Increase Your Self-Storage Facility Value
byDavid Deems
Aug 17, 2018
3 Min Read
4 Tips to Help Self-Storage Managers Be More Productive
Staffing
4 Tips to Help Self-Storage Managers Be More Productive4 Tips to Help Self-Storage Managers Be More Productive
byMario Macaluso
Aug 10, 2018
2 Min Read
Understanding the True Value of IoT-Enabled, ‘Smart’ Self-Storage Buildings
Sponsored Content
Understanding the True Value of IoT-Enabled, ‘Smart’ Self-Storage BuildingsUnderstanding the True Value of IoT-Enabled, ‘Smart’ Self-Storage Buildings
byFranklin Young
Aug 3, 2018
2 Min Read
Using Artificial Intelligence to Make Smarter Self-Storage Marketing Decisions
Marketing
Using Artificial Intelligence to Make Smarter Self-Storage Marketing DecisionsUsing Artificial Intelligence to Make Smarter Self-Storage Marketing Decisions
byCelena Canode
Jul 27, 2018
3 Min Read
The Lost Lunch Break and How Self-Storage Operators Can Get It Back!
Management and Operation
The Lost Lunch Break and How Self-Storage Operators Can Get It Back!The Lost Lunch Break and How Self-Storage Operators Can Get It Back!
byAmy Campbell
Jul 20, 2018
4 Min Read

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Payment Problems: Should Your Self-Storage Facility Still Accept Cash?
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Jun 22, 2018
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byAmy Campbell
Automation Makes Its Way Into Self-Storage
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byMike Schofield
Is Direct-Mail Marketing Still Delivering Customers to Your Self-Storage Facility?
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Jun 1, 2018
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Welcome and Wanted: Giving Self-Storage Tenants Your Best Every Time
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May 17, 2018
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3 Min Read
byAmy Campbell
Creating a New Manager Mindset Around Self-Storage Rent Increases
Revenue Management
Creating a New Manager Mindset Around Self-Storage Rent Increases
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May 10, 2018
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byMatthew Midgley
Attending My First ISS World Expo: Observations of a Self-Storage Neophyte
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byKortney R. Hannes
The Tech Evolution and Why Self-Storage Operators Need to Grow With It
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Apr 19, 2018
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byAmy Campbell
How Cloud Computing Drives Operational Excellence in Self-Storage
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How Cloud Computing Drives Operational Excellence in Self-Storage
How Cloud Computing Drives Operational Excellence in Self-Storage
Apr 7, 2018
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3 Min Read
byStan Hosler
Championing Our Communities: The Benefits of Giving Back for Self-Storage Operators
Facility Operators
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Mar 29, 2018
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byFrederic de Ryckman
Beating the Self-Storage Giants With Better Branding
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Mar 15, 2018
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byAmy Campbell
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Feb 23, 2018
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byLonnie Bickford
Tracking Self-Storage Growth: Is Your City Seeing More Supply?
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Feb 15, 2018
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3 Min Read
byCory Sylvester
How to Help Self-Storage Customers Protect Valued Collectibles
Management and Operation
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Feb 1, 2018
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byJamie Outhwaite
Innovation at Center of UK Self-Storage Market Maturation
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Jan 25, 2018
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byJulie Whyman
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Jan 4, 2018
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Dec 7, 2017
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byRick Watts
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Marketing
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Nov 30, 2017
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Self-Storage Break-Ins: Handling Tenant Backlash and Recovering Your Reputation
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