Inside Self-Storage Articles
Inside Self-Storage Articles

Peer-to-Peer Interaction and Learning Abounds at the Inside Self-Storage Worl...
While hundreds of self-storage professionals will flock to the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in New Orleans, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, for the unmatched education program and vendor exhibits, there’s another enticement to the show: community interaction and opportunities to learn from peers. For facility managers and owners, the event is a ...(923 words)
The Four Key Elements to a Successful Wine-Storage Operation: Construction, T...
As competition in the self-storage industry increased over the last decade, operators looked for new ways to bring in more revenue and expand their market share. They began experimenting with complementary products and services including boat and RV storage, records storage, business services such as faxing and mailboxes, mobile storage, ...(1379 words)
The Financial Payback of Solar Energy: A Self-Storage Hypothetical Reveals Co...
Whenever I discuss a solar installation with a potential client for the first time, the conversation rarely starts with how much it will benefit the environment. That’s not to say the customer isn’t interested, but most of the time, he’s more concerned with the practical questions: How much does it ...(1086 words)
Making the Most of Your Tradeshow Dollars: Self-Storage Operators Get Tips fo...
Tradeshows designed for the-self storage industry provide a wealth of new information, updates on industry trends, education and networking opportunities. They serve many valuable purposes for attendees including professional development and business growth.But attending an industry event can be costly. Show registration and travel expenses can have a big price ...(991 words)
Improving Your Retail Savvy: Self-Storage Manager Experiences Lead to Suggest...
A recent thread on Self-Storage Talk, the self-storage industry’s largest online community, sparked an interesting discussion among facility managers about retail-product sales. While their experiences vary—which box sizes are top sellers, for example—everyone seems to have some items on their shelves collecting dust. This article draws on forum members’ experiences, ...(774 words)
Delving Into Data Storage: Self-Storage Operators Find New Ancillary Income a...
Data storage may sound perilous and complicated to some self-storage entrepreneurs. It’s a service few facilities offer. This article de-mystifies data storage and explains why you should consider it as an ancillary for your business. If done correctly, the service can be simple, inexpensive and a consistent money-maker with little ...(746 words)
Guidelines for Self-Storage Rent Increases: Frequency, Amount and Notifying T...
Timing is critical to the success of a rent increase, especially in today’s market. Too much and too often could have your tenants racing to your competitors. On the other hand, you’re in business to make money. The key is finding the perfect balance. Before initiating your next round of ...(910 words)
Buy, Sell or Hold? To Maximize Your Self-Storage Investment, Understand Your ...
With nearly 50,000 facilities totaling more than 2.1 billion square feet nationwide, self-storage is no longer a sleepy little industry that goes unnoticed. Every day, there are bound to be people considering a facility sale or purchase. If you’re one of them, it’s important to understand your true objectives and ...(825 words)
Low-Cost Marketing Strategies for Operators of Boat- and RV-Storage Facilities
Although our boat- and RV-storage facility is in a resort town—with 85 percent of its tenants residing up to 2,800 miles away—an active and inspired marketing still plays a critical role in its success. Marketing doesn’t have to be expensive to be effective. Here are some low-cost ideas for attracting ...(808 words)
A Tale of Two Realities in the Boat/RV-Storage Building Market: Misconception...
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was ...(1122 words)

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