QR codes provide ample avenues for cost-effective PR, promotion
by Mark Lusky, Vendors.SelfStorage.com
As technology opens up new cost-effective promotional routes, from social media to mobile marketing, consumer demand for 365/24/7 convenience and access is becoming more commonplace. Self-storage is a primary example of an industry where companies that make it easy to recruit and retain customers will thrive.
Case Study: Tempe Storage Company LED Lighting Upgrade
by Daniel Henderson
Controlling operating costs is a top priority for self-storage owners and operators. Every dollar saved in operating expenses goes directly to the bottom line, improving profitability and the value of the facility. Selfstorage owners also know that appearance matters and that people expect a facility to look good in the day and at night. Safety and security is a major concern as tenants are trusting you to safeguard their valuables.
Energy-Efficient Lighting for Self-Storage Facilities
by Daniel Henderson
Reduce Expenses. Improve Security. Go Green. Nationally, more than 41% of electricity used by self-storage facilities is for lighting. Industry reports state the high usage for storage facilities is due to outdated High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) lighting. Simply said, energy inefficiencies in lighting are wasting electricity and producing a poor quality of light.
Net-Pay Flyer
by Empower Software Technologies Inc.
Net-Pay is another companion product designed exclusively for the Storage Commander self storage management system.
Innovations in Self Storage Management
by Empower Software Technologies Inc.
When choosing facility management software choose one that expands with your company's ever-changing needs. Storage Commander has always been the technology leader in te self storage industry.
Introduction To Uncle Bob's Management
by Uncle Bob's
For more than 25 years, Uncle Bob's has helped hundreds of thousands of customers with their storage needs. In the process, we have grown to become a recognized leader with more than 375 locations across the country. Our experienced people employ advanced technologies to drive new business and turn every customer inquiry into an opportunity for owners like you.
Don't Forget About Your Thresholds
by Maggie Bahrmasel
With the many different aspects of owning and managing a self storage facility, it is easy to forget about the ones that aren't staring you in the face every day. Thresholds play an important role in preventing issues in your business
The Modern-Day Self Storage Keypad: Versatility, Durability, Features and Much More
by Russell Fike
Access denied! Depending on who receives this message, it can either be a source of great frustration or relief. A delinquent tenant will grimace, but when it comes to vandals, thieves or another unauthorized presence, self-storage operators breathe a sigh of relief when access is denied.
SelfStorage.com Launches New Blog as Modern Educational Resource for Storage Operators
by Rachel Greenfield
The Storage Facilitator blog is for self-storage operators seeking to understand and master web marketing strategies and new technologies to better their businesses. The blog boasts some of the highest-quality writing in the industry, and features original content from leading self-storage experts.
Retail Product Sales Strategies
by Mark Petro
Most storage operators want to be the best at what they do. Often they hire the best in the industry to develop their business plan. It's interesting, however, that many fail to apply this approach to the sale of retail merchandise at their facilities.
Creative Management Techniques
by Matthew Van Horn
Over the last few years self storage markets have become more competitive than ever before. With these conditions hanging over the head of a number of self storage facilities, the efficient management of your facility has never been more important.
Manager Motivation
by Matthew Van Horn
In the current market as a self storage owner, investor, or operations manager you are facing a number of obstacles: a battered economy, a weak real estate market, an increase in delinquencies, decreased occupancy, decreased NOI, and more competition than ever before.
Finding a Management Company
by Matthew Van Horn
With reasonable interest rates and quality returns, the self storage industry has become an intriguing real estate investment. The lure of these returns has spawned a new generation of self storage owners. With the emergence of this remodeled industry the question becomes "what is the best way to manage this new self storage asset?"
Improving NOI through Auctions
by Chris Hitler
With the increasing popularity of lien sales in the self-storage industry many state selfstorage associations are in the process of modifying their lien law to include internet posting as a form of notice to take advantage of the cost and time-saving benefits. In this article, Chris Hitler, an experienced self-storage owner and broker explains how new internet resources can help to improve the value of your self-storage property by increasing your revenues from lien sales.
5 Things to Consider When Selling Your Property
by Ben Vestal
It has been a long time coming, but we are beginning to see transaction volume increase as the overall value of self storage properties has returned to a respectful level where both buyers and sellers are agreeing on a fair price. As the market continues to improve, the prospect of selling your facility may become a more feasible option and it is important to make sure you are fully prepared.
Marketing Self Storage to the Next Generation
by Argus Self Storage Sales Network
They are referred to as "Millennials," "Generation Y," and "Echo Boomers" and they make up the second largest generation in US history. These children of the Baby Boomers, born from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s, are over 70 million strong and will soon replace their parents as the nation's most influential group of consumers; a group that interacts with the world in a very different way than past generations.
A Checkup You Can't Afford to Miss
by Argus Self Storage Sales Network
No doubt you've heard that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" and that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." While these cliches strike a chord when thinking about our physical health, I propose that applying the same concepts to your business will help keep your storage facility running smoothly for years to come. In these uncertain economic times, a facility checkup is a crucial exercise to ensure a healthy future for your business.
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