
Since 1991, ISS is the leading information source for #selfstorage owners, managers, investors, developers and suppliers.
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Not all #selfstorage units are alike. So why price them that way? This article from Josh Huff of @lighthousestora provides guidance on how to create a tiered-value structure that gives your customers more options and your business additional revenue: bit.ly/4srxXLS
Cyber crimes aren't just committed against large companies. Smaller #selfstorage businesses can be victims, too. Find out how to shore up your defenses in this article by Jon A. Hallgrimsson of @OpenTechInc: bit.ly/4kbmoGg
One facility design option more #selfstorage developers are exploring is drive-thru buildings. This article by Steve Hajeweski of Trachte discusses the benefits, what to include, construction challenges and more: bit.ly/47ysSb2
Some #selfstorage properties have excess land. Why not use it to generate extra money with a billboard, cell tower or something else? Have you tried these profit centers? Share your experience in this thread on the #selfstoragetalk online community: bit.ly/4hVKiUZ
A #selfstorage operator is struggling to get bidders for online auctions. Share your tips in this thread on the #selfstoragetalk online community: bit.ly/47MPftr
Every #selfstorage operation should have an infrastructure for human resources that includes hiring, compliance, performance management and more. Industry professionals share how to build one in this newly published feature article: bit.ly/3TQuWrF
Halloween (and the other upcoming holidays) present great marketing opportunities for #selfstorage operators. Associate editor Ron Matejko offers some ideas in his latest blog post. Check it out: bit.ly/4BmKq7v
Your #selfstorage facility’s Google Business Profile is often the first impression made about your business, but it must stay fresh to get noticed. This video by marketing expert Mary Cate LeBeouf of @StoragePug shows you how to easily make a post: bit.ly/4inB57W
Are you new to the #selfstorage industry? Do you have questions about buying, building or operating a facility? Become a member of #selfstoragetalk, the industry's largest online community. bit.ly/3xUmJCy
Over the past decade, #selfstorage has become one of the smartest, most lucrative investments in commercial real estate. This book by industry owner and investing expert AJ Osborne will help you identify, evaluate and fund opportunities. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ut2nk8
Your Google Business Profile is a great way to market your #selfstorage business for free. What does yours include and how often do you update it? Share your advice in this thread on the #selfstoragetalk online community: bit.ly/4saMETg
Energy independence is a lofty goal for a #selfstorage operation, but it can be achieved. Read how Pink Storage accomplished this in Washington, England, with a new facility that’s completely off-grid: bit.ly/47XrZss
Many #selfstorage operators will see a slow down in move-ins during the winter months. What's your most effective strategy for filling units during this time? Share your ideas in this thread on the #selfstoragetalk online community: bit.ly/4zAwbKy
The worst time to find out your #selfstorage business has the wrong limited-liability structure is when you’re in the middle of a legal crisis. This article by attorney Logan Woodruff provides a five-step approach to ensure your business is protected: bit.ly/3TGatpo
At the heart of every successful #selfstorage facility stands an exceptional manager. In this gallery, we honor 12 extraordinary professionals who exemplify excellence and unwavering dedication to their organizations. View it now: bit.ly/4s4btAl
The Canadian #selfstorage industry stands at a critical inflection point as demand and product awareness grow. This article by Jason Koonin of Bluebird Self Storage expolores the challenges and opportunities in this dynamic sector: bit.ly/4dFvFCx
In a new poll on the #selfstoragetalk online community, we've asked members what's more important when hiring a #selfstorage manager, hard skills or personality? See what members report and add your vote in this thread: bit.ly/4BhPmL0
#selfstorage teams thrive when they feel valued and supported by their leaders. The strategies in this article by Shannon Charbonneau of XPS Solutions will help you build trust, delegate effectively and create a culture of employee and business success: bit.ly/47kC0jd
There are new seasonal and holiday marketing opportunities available to generate #selfstorage rentals. What are some campaigns you have planned for the remainder of the year? Share them in this thread on the #selfstoragetalk online community: bit.ly/4zo0qUY
When a #selfstorage deal falls through, the owner often blames the asking price. But the cost isn’t what drives buyers away. What does? Find out in this blog post by Frank DeSalvo and David Perlleshi of @FranklinST_llc: bit.ly/4eyh787