Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage locations across North America, plans to purchase a former Kmart store in Superior, Wis., and convert it to self-storage. The city council approved an ordinance last w…
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5 Creative Ways for Self-Storage Operators to Drive Leads Using Twitter
Are you satisfied with your self-storage company’s lead traffic from social media? Check out these five tips to drive more leads from Twitter.
Stacking Up Self-Storage Profit With Records Storage
Businesses need to store their ever-growing volume of paper documents, so why not at your self-storage facility? See how offering records storage and management creates ongoing profit opportunities for your operation.
Joint Venture to Build Self-Storage Facility as Part of Master Community Near Bonney Lake, WA
A joint venture between landscaping contractor Carl J. Sanders Construction Inc. and building contractor Kahne Corp. has purchased an 8-acre parcel in the Tehaleh development near Bonney Lake, Wash., on which they plan to build a 100,000-square-foot se…
Kansas Agents Fight Bill That Would Allow Self-Storage Operators to Sell Tenant Insurance
Update 3/23/17 – The Kansas House of Representatives yesterday passed an amended version of the senate bill that would allow self-storage operators to sell tenant insurance to customers. With a 99-24 vote, legislators approved adding a limited li…
Snellville, GA, City Council Approves Multi-Story Self-Storage Facility
Atlanta-based Brannen Development Co. received zoning approval from the city council to build a three-story self-storage facility in Snellville, Ga. The 2-acre property at 2387-97 Lenora Church Road includes a partially built, 48,000-square-foot steel …
The Natchez Group Plans to Build 3-Story Self-Storage Facility in Spring Hill, TN
Self-storage developer The Natchez Group has purchased nearly 2 acres of land in Spring Hill, Tenn., on which it plans to build a three-story self-storage facility. Acquired for $760,000, the land straddles Maury and Williamson Counties. The project wi…
6 Ways for Self-Storage Managers to Be More Productive on the Job
We all have those days when time flies, and others when time appears to stand still. Given these diametrically opposed situations, being more productive on the job can sometimes be a challenge for self-storage managers. Here are some helpful hints for …
Amsdell Cos./Compass Self Storage Buys 3-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Montgomery, AL
Compass Self Storage, a member of the Amsdell family of companies, has acquired a three-property A Mini Flex Storage portfolio from Isaacson Family Enterprises LLC in Montgomery, Ala. Together, the properties comprise 166,509 rentable square feet in 1,…