Posts in Self Storage Investing (5)

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Whether you’ve been in the storage industry for a number of years, or you’re thinking of opening your first self storage business, start here!

Consider adding portable storage to your product line in order to increase your revenue. There are benefits to it, for businesses and for customers. Most of it boils down to flexibility and convenience. You can store a container almost anywhere there is enough space.

Self storage websites can do virtually everything kiosks can do while offering customers greater flexibility and convenience. Many self storage facility owners erroneously believe that kiosks are the only way to operate an unmanned facility. However, this isn’t true.

You’ve done it. You’ve been thinking about getting a piece of the 38 billion (with a B) dollar storage industry, and you finally pulled the trigger. Congratulations! Only now, you’ve got to figure out what to charge for these spanking new self storage units.

The best operational thing you can do for your storage business is to set expectations for yourself and your team – and meet them. To succeed, you must measure the degree of success and iteratively make changes to meet and exceed your goals.

Investing in portable storage units is a smart move for self storage facilities. Not convinced? Read on for ten benefits of investing in portable storage.

Is your self-storage facility's security as good as you need it to be? Here’s a look at five things you should be thinking about now and into the future as you address your self-storage facility's security.

The REITs are moving more and more features online - don't get left behind! Join StoragePug as we explore how to automate your self storage facility.

Before jumping into the discounts-and-specials game, evaluate your occupancy, the phase your business is currently in, the condition of your facility and other factors. Here’s a look at four important things to account for when considering discounts and specials.

It is essential to have multiple strategies in place for the appropriate time to begin increasing your rates to maximize success in the self storage industry.

Bartering (exchanging good or services for other goods or services without using any money) has been used for centuries and predates the use of money. In the self storage industry, bartering (also known as rent exchange) usually involves trading a storage unit for goods and services.

Live chat can improve your customer experience and even serve as a revenue generator for your Self Storage Business. 

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