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This personal tale of one self-storage owner's journey into the industry is a case study of his experience, discussing roadblocks, opportunities and fears associated with the business.

Gain insight to various boat/RV self-storage project solutions including the pros and cons of each. You’ll also get tips on financial and practical considerations to aid your decision-making process.

Auditing your storage operation can help you identify weak spots and increase revenue. Beyond identifying theft, owners can use audits to train staff, improve processes and ensure all laws are being followed.

Effectively hiring quality employees can be an expensive and time-consuming process. These grassroots methods and strategies are designed to attract engaged, competent and productive job candidates.

Online auctions continue to grow in popularity as a way of settling outstanding tenant debt. Get insight on how to choose an auction date, what to include in your listing, how to attract bidders and more.

Six of the industry’s top consultants point out the landmines that can trip up owners entering the business. Whether you’re building or buying an existing facility, you need this information.

The words you use with tenants in the operation of your self-storage business really do matter—particularly in your rental agreement. Learn to steer clear of danger and avoid creating unnecessary liability.

Operators always face a slew of legal landmines. Learn about typical tenant claims, common mistakes and oversights that can lead to potential liability, and strategies to minimize the risk of being sued.

If your owner sold his facility tomorrow, what would you do? Understanding the due-diligence process allows managers to be proactive in helping close the sale and become more valuable in the process.

Learn about legalities related to online rentals, remote-management services, electronic signatures, e-mail notice verification, online lien sales, online advertising and other self-storage technologies.

Get the knowledge you need to avoid common legal mistakes made by self-storage operators in the areas of bailments, vehicle storage, bankruptcy and the Service Members Civil Relief Act.

Learn how to avoid costly liability issues by better policing and protecting your self-storage assets. Topics include strategic steps, key insurance coverages and the role of risk management.

Get tips to help you manage and optimize your online local listings, increase traffic on your self-storage website, and provide a better user experience designed to increase leads and improve conversions.

Learn the essentials of self-storage site layout including key engineering and design principles. Topics include land features that affect design, zoning issues and how to estimate for maximum square footage.