MSM Exclusives

1 Feb, 2017

Payroll Pitfalls

Which Workers Are Overtime Eligible? As in many industries, employers in the self-storage business...

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1 Feb, 2017

Emergency Preparation

Being Proactive Before And After Disasters “Be Prepared” is the motto of the Girl Scouts and the...

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1 Jan, 2017

Sorry, Wrong Number

Why Tenants Should Sign New Leases For New Units The new tenant who rented a 5-by-10 unit last...

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1 Jan, 2017

Slow But Steady

A Storage Forecast For 2017 While election pollsters are probably still wringing their hands...

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1 Jan, 2017

Presidential Projections

Will Trump Be A Boon For Self-Storage? Here is something to consider as we move into the Trump Era...

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1 Jan, 2017

Changing Of The Guard

A Transition To New Leadership When Spencer Kirk joined Extra Space Storage in 1998 following a...

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1 Dec, 2016

Periodic Roof Inspections Insure Against Future Problems

Roof leaks are among the most insidious problems facing self-storage owners and managers. How do...

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1 Nov, 2016

Breathing New Life Into A Brand

Sovran Retires Uncle Bob’s To Revitalize Image When Robert Attea, Sovran Self Storage Chairman of...

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1 Nov, 2016

It’s Raining Claims!

Obtaining Adequate Roof Insurance The recent cycle of extreme weather has created havoc for...

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1 Nov, 2016

Good Vibes

Creating A Positive Workplace To Boost Profits Negative businesses have a tough time making money....

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1 Nov, 2016

Maintaining Your Lease-Up Schedule

Best Practices To Stay On Track Self-storage owners dream of the moment they conquer their...

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1 Oct, 2016

Nashville, Tennessee: The Tune Of Music City

We have heard it, but I will say it again: Nashville is thriving. A diverse group wants their...

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1 Oct, 2016

Pre-Opening Preparations

Make Lists And Check Them Twice! Everyone will have worked hard to get a new facility open and...

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1 Sep, 2016

Time Is Money!

Understanding The Changes To Overtime Regulations President Obama and Secretary Perez announced on...

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1 Sep, 2016

Markets On The Move: California

Strike While The Iron Is Hot! The self-storage industry experienced exceptional growth in 2015,...

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1 Sep, 2016

The Results Are In!

2016 Investor Survey At the beginning of April 2016, Cushman & Wakefield conducted an investor...

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1 Aug, 2016

A Tale Of Two Strategies

Self Versus Third-Party Management Storage Pros Management, LLC, a Farmington Hills, Mich.-based...

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1 Aug, 2016

ViewPoint: What do you believe is the biggest technology concern for the self-storage industry?

Question: What do you believe is the biggest technology concern for the self-storage industry?

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1 Aug, 2016

No Guarantee In Security

The Best Deterrence Measures For RV And Boat Storage Placing too much faith in a property’s...

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1 Jun, 2016

A Growing Concern

Class Action Litigation In The Self-Storage Industry In the last few years we have seen a strong...

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1 Jun, 2016

The Americans With Disabilities Act

What It Is And Why It’s Important For Self-Storage Operators Most everyone in the United States...

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1 Jun, 2016

ViewPoint: What do you see as the most pressing legal issue currently facing the self-storage industry?

Question: What do you see as the most pressing legal issue currently facing the self-storage...

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1 May, 2016

ViewPoint: May 2016

Question: How do you go about marketing your business? What has been your most successful form of...

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1 May, 2016

Markets On The Move: Florida

Storage Outlook Bright For Sunshine State Florida’s self-storage market offers a combination of...

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1 May, 2016

Promotional Pitfalls

Eleven Marketing Mistakes To Avoid At All Cost What drives the true cost of a marketing campaign?...

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1 May, 2016

Gaining On Gravity

Conquering The Changing Slope Of Business Growth You walk into a crowded networking room. There is...

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1 May, 2016

Workplace Wars

Resolving Employee Conflicts Can Bolster Profits Do the following workplace scenarios sound...

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1 Apr, 2016

Markets On The Move: Northern California

Our firm focuses exclusively on self-storage sales throughout the West and Southwest. The majority...

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1 Apr, 2016

Are You Protected?

Industry Specific Policies Safeguard Owners Against Mishaps, Litigation, And Disasters A manager...

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1 Apr, 2016

ViewPoint: April 2016

Question: What is the most important piece of advice that you give to someone looking to get...

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