Self-storage is an ideal alternative to storing precious property, such as furniture. While relocating, downsizing, or remodeling their homes, people need somewhere to store their bulky items. When stashing these items in storage, tenants must prepare them accordingly. Not only is it good practice to pack belongings safely to protect them, but it will lengthen […]
Managing inventory can be a challenge for small businesses, as they face a unique set of obstacles, but this can be overcome through dedication and a bit of planning. One of the main concerns is the lack of resources and infrastructure to implement efficient inventory management systems. This can lead to overstocking or understocking of […]
Some companies are evergreen, with consistent business modeling throughout the year, with some variety during the holiday season. Some businesses are seasonal, with fluctuations and varied services and products, depending on the time of year and location of the business. Self-storage is often utilized in commercial storage, helping small businesses and corporate entities alike. Using […]
As a self-storage facility operator, your business involves storing people’s belongings. Insurance is necessary whenever ownership of those belongings changes hands. However, most insurance programs require a time-consuming and complex process to qualify, including background checks, classes, fingerprinting, and expensive licensing. There is a lot of fine print that limits the coverage provided, requiring you […]
The practical applications of self-storage by tenants are just as varied as the tenants themselves. As you own and operate a storage facility, you serve a myriad of customers needing to store: families storing furniture during a downsize, avid collectors keeping mementos safe, car enthusiasts who keep their hotrod parked to tinker with, or customers […]
There are a lot of things you can store inside a self-storage unit, and individuals and businesses utilize it for a myriad of reasons. It is ideal for downsizing, as you can keep the things you value while making space at home to live. Small seasonal businesses can keep equipment and inventory in a safe […]
As a self-storage owner and operator, you are probably already familiar with tenant insurance for storage units. You may even have the licensing to sell this insurance at your facility as a way for tenants to purchase protection for their belongings. Before you tack that additional tenant insurance onto your monthly bill for your self-storage […]
They say to be prepared for when disaster strikes, but did you know that your tenants can utilize self-storage to help them be prepared? As a storage facility owner, your customers want one thing and that is protection for their belongings. When a natural disaster or accident happens, you want to ensure your tenants have […]
Getting into the nitty gritty of tenant insurance can be tedious. With so many policies offering different kinds of plans, it can be hard to break down the details. When it comes to protecting your property, especially when it comes to self-storage, it pays to know the differences between replacement costs from a property protection […]
With technological advances on the rise, more and more self storage facilities are opting to run their operations with little to no staff. This trend of automated facilities has its perks. For one, there’s less overhead and less training. With fewer people passing around important documents and information, fewer things would be lost in the […]