Facility Management

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...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

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...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

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?

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

December 31, 2024 · Getting Started, Facility Management

A Complete Guide To Self Storage Facility Management

There are over 50,000 self storage facilities in the U.S. and over 3,000 in the UK. If you’re planning on investing in your own business,...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

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...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

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...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

August 30, 2024 · Getting Started, Marketing & Sales, Facility Management

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...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

July 12, 2024 · Facility Management

Everything You Need to Know: Storage Unit Eviction Process

If you operate a storage unit, you'll inevitably encounter situations where you must evict a tenant for non-payment or violating your...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

July 10, 2024 · Marketing & Sales, Facility Management, Finance & Legal

7 Alternative Income Streams for Your Self Storage Facility

As a self-storage operator, your core business is renting out units for customers to store their belongings safely. But what if we told...

Stashbee

By Stashbee

July 2, 2024 · Facility Management

The Ultimate Guide: How To Upgrade To A Contactless Storage Facility

You might think running your own self-storage facility requires little effort. But if you do it without automation, it demands constant...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

August 12, 2023 · Getting Started, Facility Management

What Makes A Good Location For Your Caravan Storage Site?

Choosing the right location can attract more customers, ensure convenience, and enhance the overall customer experience.

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

August 11, 2023 · Facility Management

Top Tips to keep your Caravan Storage Site Secure

Implementing robust security measures not only protects your clients' caravans but also enhances your business's reputation and fosters...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

July 26, 2023 · Getting Started, Facility Management

5 Top Tips For Choosing The Right Caravan Storage Software

There are lots of options out there and it's hard to tell at first glance what systems are going to meet your needs the best.

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

July 24, 2023 · Facility Management

Looking For Caravan Storage Software? Look No Further Than Stora

Stora is the perfect software solution for anyone starting, already running or growing a caravan storage business.

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

June 29, 2023 · Marketing & Sales, Facility Management, Product Updates

Offer Customers One Minute Move-ins With Stora's Latest Automation Features

Let your potential customer get from outside your front gate to inside their new unit in 60 seconds, thanks to our One Minute Move-ins.

Steven Hylands

By Steven Hylands

January 23, 2023 · Marketing & Sales, Facility Management

7 Signs You Need Self Storage Management Software

Running your self storage business manually or on old tech? Here are some red flags that it's time to upgrade your approach.

Stora

By Stora

January 22, 2023 · Getting Started, Marketing & Sales, Facility Management

The Benefits of Self Storage Management Software

Discover the main business advantages the right software can deliver in this handy breakdown.

Stora

By Stora

October 22, 2022 · Getting Started, Facility Management

Choosing Self Storage Management Software: What To Ask

Discover the key questions every operator should ask vendors when choosing self storage management software, and why.

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

October 10, 2022 · Facility Management

Making the Move to Unmanned Self Storage

Transition from traditional self storage to an unmanned self storage model with these five pieces of advice from a fellow operator.

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

May 10, 2022 · Facility Management, Product Updates

Introducing Unmanned Self Storage: Tech + Automation Tips

Revamping your business to an unmanned self storage model? Check out Gavin’s advice on the tech essentials you need in order to slash...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields