About: Amy Campbell

If you own an older self-storage property, it may be time for upgrades. From pretty landscaping to new doors to a complete property renovation, you have many options to renew your site and better compete with the new facilities popping up in your marke…

As the self-storage industry evolves into a more retail-style business, operators are experimenting with ancillary products and services that will attract a broader customer base and diversify their business. Here’s an array of add-on profit cent…

As we head into 2018, many of you are probably thinking about your self-storage investment goals. No matter if you’re new to the industry or looking to expand your portfolio, preparation and a solid plan will be key to your success. 

When Storage Vault set out to build its second self-storage property in Scotland, the company first examined the needs of its customer base. What it discovered would take the growing company down a new path: mixed-use development.

Since opening in 2011, Giba Storage has grown aggressively to keep pace with the demand for self-storage in Westmead, South Africa. Now the operator is meeting yet another need—clean energy—with the addition of solar panels.

As self-storage continues to move away from the “industrial” moniker and likened more to a “retail” offering, operators are experimenting with products and services that will meet their existing renters’ needs as well as a…

When it comes to data breaches, every company is vulnerable, including self-storage businesses. Follow this advice to keep your facility and tenants’ sensitive information safe from cyberattacks.

Self-storage operators who are looking to become more involved in their communities should consider the back-to-school rush a golden opportunity. Now’s the time to launch a school-supply drive or find other ways to support the kids headed back to the c…

What do racecars, a barn and firefighters have to do with self-storage? Read how three operators are using these themes to create eye-catching, memorable designs for their facilities.

As competition heats up for self-storage operators, it’s imperative your facility is in top-notch shape. Whether you’ve grown accustomed to overlooking the cracks in your asphalt or no longer notice the peeling paint on your building, it&rsq…