One of the most obvious considerations for mobile storage operators is how to price their services. The answer is: it depends. Understanding factors such as competitive and financial benchmarks as well as local market conditions will help you devise a sound strategy.
As mobile self storage continues to grow, the industry is seeing a flurry of legislation and local regulations calling for permits, dictating legislation, or restricting the amount of time a container can stay on site. Read about this and more in the Spring 2007 edition of Mobile Self Storage Magazine.
Making The Rules INDUSTRY’S GROWING PAINS LEAD TO NEW REGULATIONS With municipalities nationwide passing legislation to restrict the placement of mobile storage containers both in residential and commercial areas, the mobile self-storage industry is justifiably concerned. Will the industry take the opportunity to police itself by implementing standard practices or leave it to cities to make the rules?
Moving Target SET YOUR SIGHTS ON MARKETING In an industry as new as mobile self storage, the best business strategies are often discovered by trial and error—and marketing is no exception. Top mobile storage operators report that they’ll try anything once as they continue to search for the most successful approaches to marketing this unique service.
Space You Can Count On MAXIMIZING WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY When designing or purchasing warehouse space, factors such as overhead clearance, aisle width, and accessibility to exterior loading areas are a few of the factors that must be considered. Planning up front for maximum efficiency will pay off in the long run.
Priced To Go MOBILE SELF STORAGE PRICING STRATEGIES One of the most obvious considerations for mobile storage operators is how to price their services. The answer is: it depends. Understanding factors such as competitive and financial benchmarks as well as local market conditions will help you devise a sound strategy.
Finding The Perfect Match SOFTWARE FOR MOBILE STORAGE Software that manages accounting, billing, scheduling, and routing is vital to the efficiency and profitability of a mobile self storage operation. Which programs offer the features you need for your business?
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