Creative New Ways to Fill Prominent Big Box Retail Vacancies

Not all vacant retail storefronts fit the bill for a self storage facility.

Storage Asset Management Announces 2018 Annual Results

SAM is the sixth largest self storage management company in the United States, managing 149 facilities in 24 states.

The 3 Biggest Cybercrime Threats in Self Storage and How to Guard Against Them

Cybercrime is on the rise and it isn’t just large companies under attack.

StorageVault Completes $275 Million Acquisition of 38 Store Real Storage Portfolio

In 2018, StorageVault completed $171.9 million in acquisitions, more than doubling its target.

Los Angeles School Board Tax Measure Could Impact Self Storage Operators

The tax measure is projected to raise $500 million a year, which will cover its proposed $400 million budget deficit.

Enhance Your Facility's Accessibility Through ADA Guidelines

Measures taken to remove barriers should enhance usability of the public accommodation to those with disabilities.

Acquisitions 101: Do Your Due Diligence Part II

If you are 100% occupied, this does not necessarily mean that you are profitable as a business.
News

PTI Launches Cloud Version of StorLogix Access-Control Software

StorLogix Cloud allows operators to remotely control and monitor access to multiple locations from any device.

One New Development Project Changes the Competitive Landscape of SoBro-Nashville

Within a one-mile trade area, Public Storage’s market share increased from 15% to 49%.

Neighbor Named One of Fast Company's 2019 World Changing Ideas

Neighbor aims to revolutionize self storage solutions by allowing neighbors to participate in the industry's economy.

Digital-Marketing Firm G5 Launches Smart Advertising Platform

In a recent G5 test, cost per conversion decreased 34%, conversion rate increased 85%, and conversions increased 44%.

Self Storage Association Successfully Impacts Changes to New International Building Code

The IBC addresses building design and material installation to meet or exceed public health and safety goals.

Development and Investment Firm MCSS Welcomes New President

MCSS currently has two million square feet of self storage facilities in various stages of development and lease up.
Education

Leveraging a Well Rounded Pay-Per-Click Strategy

Did you know that 89% of potential clicks on average are missed by businesses who don’t leverage paid search?

The 3 Biggest Cybercrime Threats in Self Storage and How to Guard Against Them

Cybercrime is on the rise and it isn’t just large companies under attack.

Enhance Your Facility's Accessibility Through ADA Guidelines

Measures taken to remove barriers should enhance usability of the public accommodation to those with disabilities.

All About Getting Ahead of Your Competition in 2019

63% of customers say that a business has never responded to their online review.

Acquisitions 101: Do Your Due Diligence Part II

If you are 100% occupied, this does not necessarily mean that you are profitable as a business.

It's the People, Stupid

The reality is that some people always find a way to be successful, and others do not.

Get Registered! With Your Name and Logo, That Is

If the domain name you choose conflicts with business names of other companies, you may be forced to give it up.

Don't Forget the Hospitality

So, what can a guy with 600 restaurants, casinos, hotels and sports teams tell us about storage? A lot.