Disaster can come in many forms in the self-storage industry. Learn common risk-management strategies including disaster planning, insurance coverage and staff training.

A clear set of policies and procedures will help protect your business, customers and employees. Get insight on what your handbook should include as well as formatting and other best practices.

Automation is popping up everywhere. From kiosks to storage bots, online rentals to smart locks, learn how futuristic tools and artificial intelligence are changing the game for self-storage operators.

Automation allows operators to streamline their business, drive their revenue-management program and communicate with tenants. Learn more about the tools that can be perfectly tailored for your business.

Looking to distinguish your facility from the competition? Customer reviews may be exactly what you need. Understand the logic behind reputation management and why it’s important to respond to reviews.

When acquiring a self-storage facility, it’s important to accurately predict its upside potential, including future cash flow. Learn how to create projections and determine what you should pay for an asset.

Solar panels can be a great addition to a storage facility, and often come with financial incentives. Get advice on this technology from an owner who recently added solar panels to his three facilities.

When obtaining self-storage financing, it’s crucial to understand the capital markets and how to secure optimal terms. Get insight to markets and lending sources, as well as best practices to acquire funds.