Self Storage Articles
Your Guide for Getting Into Portable Storage
Published in Inside Self Storage magazine, October 2007
Self-storage operators around the country are taking notice of portable storage and wondering if it’s a logical extension to their current operations. With the number of containers stationed in driveways or seen transported on highways and streets, those with an entrepreneurial mindset begin to question if they’re missing out on a growing opportunity.
A Superior Site Layout
Published in Inside Self Storage magazine, September 2007
Finding the ideal site for your self-storage project-one that boasts visibility from the road, easy access and the proper zoning-may seem like the hardest part of the development process. However, difficult decisions arise after you find your land, too. There are many things to consider in terms of the best layout for your site.
Best Foot Forward
Published in Inside Self Storage magazine, July 2007
A great looking facility will generate more phone calls and visits, and dispel concerns of hard-to-please prospects. A wellgroomed site tells renters you care about your business as well as their goods. Whether your project is first or next generation, improving curb appeal can directly increase profits.
