Memorial Day is an American holiday where people get an extra day off from work to spend time with friends and family and give thanks to the men and women of the Armed Forces that make it possible for them to do just that. What better time to reflect on an industry that is uniquely American like the self storage industry? [More]

The business of self storage is pretty straightforward. People have things that they still want to keep, but they don’t have the space at home or at work to keep whatever it is there. As a result, they rent a storage unit and their belongings now have a safe home away from home. [More]

When Forrest Gump uttered the phrase about life being like a box of chocolate little those words became engrained in the lexicon of pop culture forever. People will forever be comparing things of all sorts to a box of chocolate because they feel like they never know what they are going to get. However, there are few things where those words are as true as they are in the self storage industry. [More]

The economy is still gradually picking up - which is good news to many business owners. McCarthy's Removals and Storage in the UK is growing, too. They announced that they have expanded their business. [More]

Exercise, eat right, brush your teeth, get regular checkups, and rent a self storage space— not exactly things that you would expect to see together, but each member of the list is related to a central idea. It may sound hard to believe, but they all have something to do with improving your health. [More]

Guys always think that it’s the hard bodies that women want (that’s why they are single!), but if they just listen to women (yes, that can be hard) they’ll realize that is not the case for many. In fact, most will say that they just want a man that will make them laugh. They want a guy with a good sense of humor, and it looks like this is a lesson that many self storage companies fully embrace. [More]

When a business has monotony in its market there is no competition and they can pretty much dictate what happens, what the prices are, and how much supply there is to meet the demand. So of course when there is some competition it bodes well for the consumer. [More]

Opening a business—self storage or otherwise-- is not the hard part. The hard part is getting your facility occupied. That’s what advertising and marketing is for, right? Yes, but if it is not done in the right fashion then it is essentially worthless. You have to target the right audience(s). [More]

Along with providing people with some much needed space the self storage industry the world over is known for its philanthropic endeavors. From helping raise money to collecting any of a number of things people need the self storage industry knows no bounds when it comes to lending a helping hand. [More]

The birds are chirping, the allergies are going crazy, coats are being stored away, and shorts are becoming the norm—it is spring time. It is time for the kids to play outside, for Dad to mow the lawn, lazy days in the pool, and for self storage facilities across the country to start holding outdoor events. [More]