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It’s critical that today's self-storage professionals be tech-savvy. Successful operations invest in management software, mobile technology, online tools, automation, security equipment and other amenities that provide tenant convenience and a higher level of performance and service.

2023 Technology Showcase: Self-Storage Vendors Reveal Their New Hot Products and How They Benefit You

Jan 27, 2023

Self-storage operators who are interested in adding technology or expanding the tools they use to run their businesses effectively have numerous options, so Inside Self-Storage recently asked eight well-known vendors to share their latest and...

Adverank Releases Pay-Per-Click Management Software to Self-Storage Industry

Jan 27, 2023

Adverank LLC, a software developer and social media marketing firm, has released a cloud-based software product designed to help self-storage operators maximize their pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. The launch is a joint venture with Avad Capital...

Going the Automation Way? Here’s How to Prepare Your Self-Storage Business for the Change

Jan 20, 2023

By now, you may be convinced that automating your self-storage operation is a good idea. If so, you aren’t alone. But here’s the thing: To make the new technology work well for your business and maximize its benefits, you need to be prepared for...

A Practical if Not-So-Bold Self-Storage Prediction for 2023 (and Beyond)

Jan 13, 2023

While the red-hot investment market has perhaps garnered the most headlines and industry attention the last couple of years, the new year is likely to bring renewed focus back on self-storage operations. Here’s one modern component owners should...

How and Why Technology Allows Self-Storage Operators to Do More With Less

Jan 10, 2023

Though consumers are constantly demanding more, more, more, economic factors are forcing many self-storage operators to do more with less. Can technology help you accomplish your business goals in less time with fewer employees and resources? All...

Start 2023 Off Right by Focusing on These 3 Key Areas of Your Self-Storage Business

Jan 06, 2023

More than likely, your self-storage business did pretty well in 2022. If you hope to continue the momentum, here are three areas in which you should focus to guarantee another banner year.

Self-Storage in a Time of E-Commerce: Reasons to Enhance Your Online Rental Experience

Dec 15, 2022

Retailing has shifted tremendously over the last several years with a wave of e-commerce capabilities that consumers have come to embrace and expect. Read how these changes have impacted self-storage operation and why you should enhance your...

Tenant Inc. Integrates Hummingbird Self-Storage Software With Third-Party Technology Tools

Dec 15, 2022

Update 12/15/22 – Tenant Inc. has integrated its Hummingbird property-management software with the Veritec Self Storage Revenue Management System (VRMS) from Veritec Solutions. The move will provide self-storage operators with access to pricing...

3 Essential Components of an Effective Self-Storage Security System: Fire Alarms, Burglar Alarms and Cameras

Dec 14, 2022

The implied promise of self-storage is that tenant belongings will be safe, but operators have to put systems in place to fulfill that expectation. This article explores the capabilities and peace of mind provided by fire alarms, burglary alarms...

UK Software Firm Stora Releases Tool to Help Self-Storage Operators Create Holiday-Themed Facility Images

Dec 06, 2022

Stora, a provider of management software to the U.K. self-storage industry, has created a free tool to help industry operators create entertaining, holiday-themed images to use in their business marketing. The resource allows users to insert elves...