The Mill Hall, Pa., Borough Council this week gave conditional approval for a self-storage facility to be developed on the site of the former Benji’s Bar. JET LLC, which owns the property on N. Water St., plans to build a 40-by-150-foot metal bui…
Google Analytics: Online Tools to Assess the Performance of Your Self-Storage Website
Heard about Google Analytics, but not sure how to start using it for your self-storage business? Read on to get the details on what this tool is and how to begin leveraging its power.
Colorado Springs, CO, Self-Storage Employee Accused of Accosting Disabled Woman
A disabled woman was allegedly struck in the head with a sign on Saturday by a Colorado Springs, Colo., self-storage employee who reportedly told her she was trespassing. Rachel Flanary was walking home from a nearby store when she became dizzy and sto…
Stock N Lock Self Storage of Worcester, England, Participates in Hospice Walk-a-Thon
A team from Stock N Lock Self Storage in Worcester, England, is participating in a walk-a-thon fundraiser on Aug. 6 to benefit St. Richard’s Hospice, an independent charity for patients living with life-threatening illnesses. Ryan Kemili, busines…
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Self Storage Station Buys Parkway Storage in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Self Storage Station, which operates eight self-storage facilities in Northeast Pennsylvania, has purchased Parkway Storage in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., for $1.36 million. The 3.5-acre property at 1266 Sans Souci Parkway comprises 10 single-story buildings co…
Storage Express Acquires 2nd Fort Wayne, IN, Self-Storage Facility
Storage Express, which operates 92 self-storage locations in five states, has acquired its second facility in Fort Wayne, Ind. Located at 4501 Newaygo Road, the 50,000-square-foot building recently received several security upgrades, including a new ac…
Tailoring Your Self-Storage Customer Service to Close Generational Gaps
The U.S. consumer base is more diversified ever, making it difficult for self-storage operators to tailor their customer service to the right audience. Here’s advice for molding your approach to Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials.
Back-to-School Charity Drives: How Your Self-Storage Facility Can Participate
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…
Real Estate Roundup: Self-Storage Transactions July 2017
Self-storage properties are constantly changing hands, and Inside Self-Storage is regularly notified of these market transactions. Many are covered in detail on the ISS website and available for viewing on the “Real Estate” topics page. Fol…