The Stora Blog

23 April 2025 · 

Finance & Legal

Automating Self Storage Finances: Brant’s Success with SubSync and Stora

Brant Self Storage is a UK-based self storage provider that primarily caters to individuals moving house—a customer segment that values...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

15 April 2025 · 

Getting Started

Farm Diversification: How To Start A Storage Business On Your Farm

There are currently over 200,000 farms in the UK, using 17 million hectares of land. Many of these farms have extra land and buildings...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

10 April 2025 · 

Getting Started, Marketing & Sales

How To Generate Self Storage Leads And Maximize Revenue

For self storage facilities, generating a consistent flow of leads is one of the biggest challenges operators face. In fact, 65% of...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook

3 April 2025 · 

Finance & Legal

How To Navigate Your Next Self Storage Price Increase

The average storage costs in the UK are £26.23 per square foot, with price variations by unit size. In the U.S., the average storage unit...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

24 March 2025 · 

Getting Started

13 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Self Storage Business

Starting a self storage business can be a highly profitable investment, offering long-term financial stability and growth potential.

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

18 March 2025 · 

Marketing & Sales

How to Get Your Self Storage Website Noticed on Google: Simple Steps to Drive Traffic

So, you’ve set up your domain, created content for your pages, and launched your new self storage website, but now you’re wondering why...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

17 March 2025 · 

Getting Started

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:

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

3 March 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...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

18 February 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

12 February 2025 · 

Product Updates

Introducing: Price Increases And Why They're Essential for Self Storage Growth

For self storage operators, increasing prices is one of the most effective ways to grow revenue without significantly increasing...

Steven Hylands

By Steven Hylands

7 February 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,...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

3 February 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

29 January 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...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

23 January 2025 · 

Marketing & Sales

How Technology is Transforming Efficiency and Pricing in Self Storage

As the self storage industry rebounds in 2025, driven by easing interest rates and steady demand, European operators are navigating...

StorTrack

By StorTrack

16 January 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

7 January 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...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

31 December 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 2,060 in the UK. If you’re planning on investing in your own business,...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

17 December 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...

Gavin Shields

By Gavin Shields

4 December 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...

Jenna Wimshurst

By Jenna Wimshurst

19 November 2024 · 

Getting Started, Marketing & Sales

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...

Izaak Crook

By Izaak Crook