This personal tale of one self-storage owner's journey into the industry is a case study of his experience, discussing roadblocks, opportunities and fears associated with the business.
Gain insight to various boat/RV self-storage project solutions including the pros and cons of each. You’ll also get tips on financial and practical considerations to aid your decision-making process.
Learn why self-storage is a prime candidate for solar energy production, including how to weigh costs and incentives to see if your property’s open roof space can be used to generate business benefits.
As self-storage evolves, developers and operators need to keep up with trends to better serve customers. Get tips on how to design and develop cost-effective projects with flexibility.
Learn how market conditions impact self-storage construction choices and affect profitability, including competition, location, regulations, costs, and the adaptation or remediation of buildable sites.
Learn about the real costs of self-storage construction, the steps to reach a proposed price, the differences between budgetary and hard pricing, construction allowances, working with contractors, and more.
Learn what climate control really means in self-storage while busting common myths and misconceptions. Topics include equipment types, geographic factors, exterior units and more to help you plan.
Learn how a smart self-storage renovation strategy can retain customers and entice new business. Topics include door replacement, unit-mix updates, building reskins, property performance and facility value.
Technology and increased competition have changed the self-storage game dramatically. That’s why it’s important for small operators to leverage data to gain a competitive advantage. Learn how to do it!
Auditing your storage operation can help you identify weak spots and increase revenue. Beyond identifying theft, owners can use audits to train staff, improve processes and ensure all laws are being followed.