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March 17, 2025 ·

Self Storage Design: How To Develop Your Site Layout For A Great Customer Experience

The average occupancy rate for self storage facilities is 96.5%, meaning there’s a big demand for storage. Additionally:

By Jenna Wimshurst

March 3, 2025 ·

Finance & Legal

The Pros And Cons Of Purchasing A Self Storage Franchise

If you’re looking to start a self storage business, there are two main options: develop your facility from scratch or invest in a franchise. Let’s take a look at the numbers:

By Jenna Wimshurst

February 18, 2025 ·

Facility Management

The Top 9 Smart Self Storage Access Control Systems We Recommend

Discover the best smart entry systems available to the self storage industry. A detailed breakdown of key features and how to integrate with self storage software to automate access.

By Jenna Wimshurst

February 12, 2025 ·

Product Updates

Introducing Price Increases: A Must-Have Feature for Self Storage Growth

For self storage operators, increasing prices is one of the most effective ways to grow revenue without significantly increasing operational costs. While many facility owners hesitate to implement…

By Steven Hylands

February 7, 2025 ·

Marketing & Sales

How to Leverage AI in Self Storage Today: A Comprehensive Guide

Using artificial intelligence (AI) saves workers about one hour each day, allowing them to focus on more high-impact tasks. Additionally, using AI can lead to cost savings of up to 19%.

By Gavin Shields

February 3, 2025 ·

Facility Management

Everything You Need To Know About Storage Unit Climate Control

Renting a climate-controlled self storage unit in the U.S. is, on average, $10 more expensive than a non-climate-controlled one. The average rent for a climate-controlled self storage unit is $149,…

By Jenna Wimshurst

January 29, 2025 ·

Finance & Legal

A Comprehensive Guide To Self Storage Unit Rules And Regulations In The U.S. And UK

In 2015, a self storage facility in San Diego violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by auctioning off a U.S. Navy member's stored belongings without obtaining the required court orders.

By Gavin Shields

January 23, 2025 ·

Marketing & Sales

Driving Growth in Europe’s Self Storage Market: The Role of Technology in 2025

As the self storage industry rebounds in 2025, driven by easing interest rates and steady demand, European operators are navigating challenges such as rising operational costs and increasing…

By StorTrack

January 16, 2025 ·

Facility Management

Pros And Cons: Should You Offer Your Tenants A Self Storage Kiosk Option?

Did you know that installing kiosks at your self storage facility can make your business 26% more profitable than your competitors?

By Gavin Shields

January 7, 2025 ·

Marketing & Sales

12 Tips for Effective Self Storage Marketing in 2025

Companies that focus on nurturing leads through marketing make 50% more sales. If you’re not spending time marketing your self storage facility, you’re missing out on a massive opportunity to…

By Gavin Shields

December 17, 2024 ·

Marketing & Sales , Finance & Legal

A Quick Guide To Self Storage Revenue Management Optimization

Did you know that 80% of companies fail to meet their cost-reduction targets, indicating potential shortcomings in revenue management practices?

By Gavin Shields

December 4, 2024 ·

Getting Started

How To Start a Shipping Container Self Storage Business

The self storage industry is booming and offers a lucrative opportunity. With a global market valued at $64.14 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $85.27 billion by 2030, the sector is growing at…

By Jenna Wimshurst

November 26, 2024 ·

Marketing & Sales

AI Chatbots for Self Storage: Everything You Need to Know

AI chatbots for self storage are automated virtual assistants designed to interact with website visitors, answer common questions, and guide visitors through tasks such as selecting a storage unit…

By Jenna Wimshurst

November 19, 2024 ·

Marketing & Sales , Getting Started

Top 9 Self Storage Podcasts To Help You Grow Your Business in 2025

The self storage industry is evolving more rapidly than ever. New technologies are revolutionizing everything from bookings and access to security and operations, making it challenging to stay ahead.

By Izaak Crook

November 7, 2024 ·

Facility Management

Self Storage Remote Management: How to Manage Your Facility from Anywhere

Managing a self storage facility remotely has become increasingly popular, with two-thirds of U.S. self storage operators already using remote management tools.

By Izaak Crook

October 29, 2024 ·

Product Updates

Solve Customer Size Confusion with Stora and Calcumate’s 3D Storage Calculator

As a self storage operator, you know the frustrations customers face when trying to choose the right unit size, which can lead to lost leads and lengthy customer inquiries. That’s why we at Stora…

By Jenna Wimshurst

October 24, 2024 ·

Facility Management

Storage Maintenance: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Facility Owners

Running a self-storage facility isn’t just about filling vacant units—it’s about keeping those units and the entire property in top condition.

By Izaak Crook

October 3, 2024 ·

Getting Started

Starting Your Self Storage Business: How Much Does It Cost To Build 100 Storage Units?

Some of the largest storage facilities in the U.S. are making a revenue of up to $4 million per year. If you’re considering starting your own self storage business, there’s a massive opportunity for…

By Izaak Crook

September 16, 2024 ·

Product Updates

How Stora’s Prospects & Deals Pipeline is Helping Self Storage Businesses Thrive

We’re thrilled to announce that Stora has been named a finalist for the prestigious FEDESSA 2024 Innovation Award! This nomination recognizes the groundbreaking impact of our Prospects & Deals…

By Gavin Shields

August 30, 2024 ·

Getting Started , Facility Management , Marketing & Sales

How to Automate Your Self Storage Business in 9 Simple Steps

Automating your self storage business helps reduce costs and admin and frees you to focus on more impactful tasks, such as business growth. In fact, 88% of small business owners say automation…

By Gavin Shields

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Self Storage Design: How To Develop Your Site Layout For A Great Customer Experience

The Pros And Cons Of Purchasing A Self Storage Franchise

The Top 9 Smart Self Storage Access Control Systems We Recommend

Introducing Price Increases: A Must-Have Feature for Self Storage Growth

How to Leverage AI in Self Storage Today: A Comprehensive Guide

Everything You Need To Know About Storage Unit Climate Control

A Comprehensive Guide To Self Storage Unit Rules And Regulations In The U.S. And UK

Driving Growth in Europe’s Self Storage Market: The Role of Technology in 2025

Pros And Cons: Should You Offer Your Tenants A Self Storage Kiosk Option?

12 Tips for Effective Self Storage Marketing in 2025

A Quick Guide To Self Storage Revenue Management Optimization

How To Start a Shipping Container Self Storage Business

AI Chatbots for Self Storage: Everything You Need to Know

Top 9 Self Storage Podcasts To Help You Grow Your Business in 2025

Self Storage Remote Management: How to Manage Your Facility from Anywhere

Solve Customer Size Confusion with Stora and Calcumate’s 3D Storage Calculator

Storage Maintenance: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Facility Owners

Starting Your Self Storage Business: How Much Does It Cost To Build 100 Storage Units?

How Stora’s Prospects & Deals Pipeline is Helping Self Storage Businesses Thrive

How to Automate Your Self Storage Business in 9 Simple Steps

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