Staying relevant against big-box competitors used to be nearly impossible, but with new technologies, mom-and-pop facilities are finding it easier than ever to compete against the big brands. Digital marketing can be a springboard to finding success in competitive local markets, keep reading to learn about these technologies and how they can benefit you! Helping [...]

You like helping your tenants, right? Do you also like making more money? Of course you do. What if there was a way to put more money in your pocket and increase tenant protection? There is – it’s called Storage Protectors. Storage Protectors is an insurance company for self storage tenants that aims to give [...]

Let’s face it, keeping up with day-to-day operations is difficult. When it comes to selecting a system that has all the bells and whistles to effectively run your facility, it can be challenging – especially when it comes to self storage. There are many options that can make you feel out of your element. Have [...]

Yes, you just found a blog on blogs. According to hotjar, blogging has been around since 1994. Now, I know you’re probably thinking how could blogs possibly be important and why do I need them? Well, they are. In fact, having a blog page on your website can do a lot for your business. Not [...]

Your facility has a purpose – to rent units and make you money. Happy tenants are the key to facility success, so it’s important that you do everything you can to stand apart from the competition. Does your website help you do that effectively? Worse, do you not have one at all? Having a great [...]

This goes without being said - marketing is the backbone of any successful company. There are many reasons why a comprehensive marketing plan and marketing professionals are worth their weight in gold – and today, we’ll talk about them all. The Evolution of Marketing Now, I am sure you have many questions as to how [...]

I'm sure you’ve heard this before, “self storage is a recession-proof investment,” and while no one can promise any investment will work out, self storage is regarded to be an extremely profitable and steady industry. According to Bold Business, the industry is worth upwards of $38 billion in the United States alone. If your facility [...]

ClickandStor® 3.0 (ClickandStor®) is the self storage industry’s first premier online rental tool. It’s an amazing tool for self storage facility owners and operators, providing tenants with the ability to reserve, rent, and pay bills online 24/7 from any device. With so many recent announcements to ClickandStor®, we want to take this opportunity to make [...]

            There are a lot of growth opportunities when considering entering foreign markets, whether in your home country or abroad. To many, the idea of entering a new market can be daunting, especially for facility owners that don’t speak the language or understand cultural differences. Doing research and preparing a well-thought out marketing plan for [...]

The Storage Group’s premier online rental tool ClickandStor® is now integrated with Storage Commander’s property management software. The following information will discuss the many ways our newfound partnership will benefit you, your facility and your tenants. What this integration means for you: Provides your tenants the ability to reserve a unit online 24/7 Gives tenants [...]