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Liability Issues Involving Mold
Mold is a naturally occurring condition arising from moisture. In self-storage, that moisture can arise from a defect in the ventilation of the constructed...
2021 International Facility Of The Year Mr.[B] Hincapié, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Guatemala City sits cradled in a vivid, mountainous area called Valle de la Ermita (Valley of the Hermitage) in Guatemala’s south-central region. The city is...
2022 Facility of the Year – New Facility: Storelocal Hercules
Located along the coast of San Pablo Bay, Calif., just north of San Francisco and Oakland, is the community of Hercules. The city, which...
2022 International Facility of the Year Mr.[B] – Lope de Vega, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
There are many challenges when introducing self-storage to new markets anywhere in the world, but when you combine acquiring land, permitting, and construction challenges...
Facility Of The Year Construction Winner: Storelocal Iowa, Cedar Rapids
In the Kingston neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a sleek, modern building stands on a one-acre plot where a blighted thrift store had created...
2022 Facility Of The Year Overall Winner: Home Team Storage, Galveston, Texas
With miles of sun-kissed beaches, a treasure trove of alluring attractions, and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, Texas’ historic island city of Galveston is...
Capco Supports 2022 Salvation Army Angel Tree
For the 6th year in a row, Capco has decided to sponsor an Angel Tree for the Salvation Army of San Antonio. However, we have...
The Last Word: Wrenches In Construction
If you are a business owner exhausted of renting commercial real estate and considering purchasing versus renewing your lease agreement that increased substantially, you’re...
Rights And Obligations: New Consumer Privacy Laws Impact Businesses
The passing of consumer privacy laws by state legislatures, which establish new consumer privacy rights and new business obligations for companies in the United...
Holiday Giving Guide: Five Ways To Give Back To Your Community And Strengthen Your Team
November ushers in the beginning of a very familiar season. On top of turkeys, treats, and together time, the holidays also ignite an undeniable...
Marketing Made Easy: The 10 Steps To A Foolproof Marketing Plan
Marketing your facility an important aspect to success, but it’s also one that baffles many facility owners. There are many reasons many owners don’t...
Conscientious Conversions: Revitalizing The Past With Adaptive Reuse
Growth in a community is great; it means more jobs, a growing population, new and fun restaurants, and other such improvements that come with...
StorageGives Supports Susan G. Komen Foundation
Most everyone knows someone whose life has been impacted by cancer, but they never expect it to happen to them. Nearly 44,000 women and...
Look Who’s Talking – Terry Campbell, CEO, Copper Storage Solutions
It’s no secret that 2021 was a difficult year for employers. Besides ever-increasing wage expectations, ongoing COVID-19 safety protocols, and shifting work environments, more...
Fostering Good Mental Health
Every employer wants a healthy and happy workforce. Robust levels of productivity, after all, contribute mightily to the bottom line. Recent times, however, have...
The #1 Thing Businesses Get Wrong During a Recession
It seems like the question on most business owners’ minds at the moment is, “are we headed for a recession?” Regardless of the answer...
Long Road Ahead For Florida Operators
Self-storage operators in the Sunshine State faced many challenges after Hurricane Ian made landfall on Sept. 28 in Southwest Florida. With maximum sustained winds...
The Personal Touch: Live Customer Support Is A Must At Unmanned Facilities
Unmanned. Manless. Autonomous. These words continue to crop up in self-storage industry ads, articles, speaking sessions, seminars, and more. “Unmanned self-storage” has frequently been...
Virtual Liabilities: Cyber Risks And Self-Storage
The self-storage market has been valued globally at over $40 billion. As part of the industry’s growth and expanded use of technology to operate...
Crucial Provisions: Settling Tenant Disputes In The Age Of Social Media
A self-storage facility, like all businesses, is subject to the risk of dissatisfied customers. Unfortunately, with the use of social media, the megaphone for...
Helping Hands: StorageGives Rebuilds Lives With Home For Our Troops
Lonnie Bickford, CEO of StorageAuctions.com, based in Baton Rouge, La., recognizes how much the storage industry has provided him throughout his life. “I’ve gotten...
The Neuroscience Of Innovation: How Your Own Brain Limits Your Creative Thinking
Several neuroscience principles limit our ability to creatively solve problems and generate innovative ideas. Understanding some of these principles can help you optimize your...
Virtual Liabilities: Cyber Risks and Self-Storage
The self-storage market has been valued globally at over $40 billion. As part of the industry’s growth and expanded use of technology to operate...
Worried Workers: Reinvigorating Post-COVID Employees
Anita has returned to the office after weeks of working from home. To her manager’s surprise, she no longer exhibits her customary drive. She...
Disaster Diligence: Transforming Employees To Emergency Responders
Responding to disasters is one of the most important activities that employees can be asked to handle. From natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes...
Deliverance From Evil: Restoring Trafficking Victims’ Lives Through Charity
Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry according to the latest United Nations Trafficking In Persons (TIP Report). It is the fastest growing crime...
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Storelocal Hercules – Build to Stand Out
As the demand for self-storage grows, so does the number of buildings popping up that often look like a...
Is It Time for a Self-Storage Renovation?
How To Assess and Plan for Renovations at Your Self-Storage Facility
As any facility owner knows, it’s essential not to...
AZSA 23rd Annual Conference & Trade Show and Golf Tournament
Register for Hotel Here Member Rate - Regular admission is $230 until 2/11/23
February 15-16, 2023
23rd Annual Arizona Self-Storage Conference &...
4 Lessons the Self-Storage Industry Can Learn From Big Brands
Remember when you thought the best instant photos were Polaroids and Sears was the only place to buy appliances?...
The Truth about Self-Storage Lead Aggregators
Over the last decade, the self-storage industry has witnessed the rise and fall of several specialized lead aggregation websites....
