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By becoming a U-Haul Self Storage Affiliate, you have the ability to take advantage of the strength of our network to help build up your own business.

To Raise Rates or Not to Raise Rates

Raising rates is a topic that is often looked at with more questions than answers. Questions that are often asked are “Why”, “How”, “When”, and “How Much”?

Spotlight on Johnstown Self-Storage

The self-storage industry sometimes does not get the recognition it deserves when it comes to the support they provide to their community. Locations like affiliate, Johnstown Self Storage in Berthoud Colorado, strive to help to outstanding members of their community....

Affiliate Spotlight: Sue and Robert Bennett of FranFinders

The Storage Industry is growing quickly as more and more investors realize the income potential locked inside. Today, we’re speaking with two successful storage owners who have managed to expand their business rapidly over the last couple of years, to learn how they...

Help Customers Help Themselves

Being able to help customers on their schedule is an important task for any business. As customers demand more digital access to business information and services in order to help themselves, self-storage facilities are adapting to new ways of communicating with them....
The Aftermath of #Mobilegeddon

The Aftermath of #Mobilegeddon

Undoubtedly you heard a number of places mention Google's #Mobilegeddon this month. More precisely called Google’s Mobile-Friendly Update. The algorithm change was expected to radically shift the...

Legal News: Ohio Limited License Law

Legal News: Ohio Limited License Law

At the end of 2014, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 430 into law. This bill has established a means for self-storage operators to offer tenant insurance to their customers...

Safestor Adjusters Converged on American Self Storage

Safestor Adjusters Converged on American Self Storage

American Self Storage #8 image 1 On Wednesday, tornadoes swept through the Midwest. At least 50 tornadoes were reported across 4 states. The majority of the tornado reported yesterday came from...

Small Business By The Numbers

Small Business By The Numbers

Updated 11/18/16 Starting a small business is a big commitment.  It requires hard work and the passion to succeed.  Based on the numbers, it is clear small business drives our economy in sales and...

Mobile Consumer Experience

Mobile Consumer Experience

Updated 11/18/16 Mobile devices have become an indispensable part of everyday life. They are growing in use every year and with that growth comes a transformation in consumer behavior. Businesses...

Online Dating Your Self-Storage Facility

Online Dating Your Self-Storage Facility

SSF (Self-Storage Facility) seeks PWSN (Person With Storage Needs) for a casual storage relationship in a secure setting with late night access available. We live in a time where everything can be...

Are You Missing Tax Deductions?

Are You Missing Tax Deductions?

As tax season approaches it is necessary to be prepared in order to get the proper tax deductions. As a small business owner, you may not be an expert in tax preparation, but it is important to know...

Choosing A Security Gate For Your Facility

Choosing A Security Gate For Your Facility

How does your facility stack up against a security threat? Your first line of defense should be an automatic security gate. Automatic gates are used to control access to a self-storage property by...

Michigan Self-Storage Insurance Changes

Michigan Self-Storage Insurance Changes

Update: On January, 14 2015 House Bill 4485 was vetoed by Governor Rick Snyder. Changes are on the way in 2015 for Michigan Self-Storage facilities. A new bill, introduced in March 2013, is ready...