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In self-storage, security is the top priority – for both owners and tenants. When people store their personal belongings, they want to know the site is secure and that the security risk is low...
Whether you’re considering purchasing a self-storage business or you’re already an owner, investing in attending a convention is an important annual priority. Conventions provide many opportunities to...
According to sparefoot.com, there are over 49,000 self-storage businesses in operation today. Current statistics indicate that 13.6 million American households utilize self-storage for their...
Whether you’re an owner/operator or a savvy, self-storage manager, keeping your property fully-leased is the goal. Even though most American self-storage businesses stay close to 90% full, it is...
The sale of your self-storage business requires the same thoughtful attention to detail as when you acquired it. Originally, you considered the physical assets, number of units, amenities, and income...
Making money may be the first goal of every entrepreneur. No one starts a business thinking they want to lose money. If that’s the case, the second goal would likely be making sound business...
When customers choose self-storage, they’re looking for a place to store their business tools, business inventory, or other personal treasures. They want a safe and secure place for their items of...
Hurricane season takes up a lot of real estate in the annual calendar. From June 1 through November 30, most individuals along the southern coast of the US are aware of the risks of hurricanes. Local...
Customers interact with businesses today differently than in the past. Today’s customer will begin their search not on a search engine, but on Facebook or Instagram. Using these social media platforms...