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Everyone using self-storage has good intentions about keeping things organized in the rented unit they occupy. However, there are 6 essential steps to follow to use a storage unit wisely and make the most of the space. These 6 steps can help you have the best storage experience. Choose the right size storage unit. It’s […]

Every self-storage owner faces late payments at some time. When the economy struggles like it has for the past 4 years, eventually every industry feels the pinch at some point. There are innovative strategies to put in place at any self-storage to keep delinquent payments to a minimum and avoid the lien process and auction

In discussing ways to add profitability to a self-storage business, we cover various topics like Amazon Hubs, RV storage, boat storage, luxury amenities, and more. Have you considered wine storage? A self-storage in an urban area offering wine storage is a niche that can increase revenue for the business. What is wine storage? Wine storage

Every self-storage owner stresses over raising rent, but raising rent is often necessary for more than one reason. The most common concern surrounding raising rent is that current tenants will head for the door, but consider that most self-storage businesses raise rent periodically also. A tenant would need to find a weekend, rent a truck,

When thinking of self-storage, most people think of the average person needing to store some extra household items, such as an extra piece of furniture, some out-of-season clothing, or even toys that kids aren’t ready to eliminate completely. However, there are niche groups of people or businesses that would benefit from self-storage. It’s time to

In the United States, 1 in 5 Americans are using self-storage, according to Sparefoot.com. It can be tempting to rely on the public’s need for storage to maintain the demand for it. Free marketing tools are available today that can increase occupancy and raise awareness about why one self-storage is superior to another. Leaving free

One goal in self-storage ownership is to reach full occupancy. With the average occupancy rate across the United States at 87%, full occupancy is a big win. (Source)  Many self-storage owners today would celebrate quickly and move toward finding ways to increase revenue.  If the owner shared their success story at an event like the

As a self-storage owner, revenue generation is always in mind. We have covered several ways to increase revenue in blogs on our website. Here are just a few you can browse. Amazon Lockers Adding Value Adding a Postal Center Rental Trucks Luxury Amenities Today’s topic is adding an electric vehicle charging station to your existing

One of the most noticeable features on a self-storage property is the garage doors if they are exterior facing. The garage doors are regularly used by tenants, and on the exterior, they face a lot of harsh weather elements. The sun, especially in warmer climates like Florida, can be brutal on anything outside. Wind, rain,

The ISS World Expo takes place annually in April. This year’s event will be held at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 22-25. The key to successful management of self-storage businesses is learning the business model and practicing continuous improvement through learning opportunities. Events like the ISS World Expo are a great way to