21 Mar
SSA Trade Show
SSA Trade Show The team traveled to New Orleans last week for the SSA Spring Conference! They met great people, learned so much, and had a wonderful time sharing 6Storage technology with everyone there, and now they’re thrilled to share a recap of their experience with you. Day-by-day Recap Day 1: Michelle, Jessika, Alyssa, and Tyler...
24 Feb
Pros & Cons of Manned and Unmanned Storage Facilities
Pros & Cons of Manned and Unmanned Facilities Manned and unmanned storage facilities feature their own sets of pros and cons, but no matter your preference for managing your facility, 6Storage can help. Manned Storage Facilities Manned storage facilities feature the best of both worlds. They can use technology for entry, payments, and more, but...
28 Dec
Funding Your Dream: How to Start a Self Storage Business
Self storage is a hot industry that doesn’t show signs of slowing down. Whether you’re thinking about opening your first or fifth self storage facility, there is always one important challenge to address- how will you get funding? For some, this challenge will seem more daunting than others. But with the right planning, you’ll be...
06 Dec
4 Traits Customers Look For in Winter Storage Units.
Many businesses struggle during the winter, and the self-storage industry is no exception. Winter is not the best time for decluttering, cleaning, home decorating, or moving, which are the most common situations when people rent storage units. These activities are minimized, and the number of people looking for self-storage is significantly reduced compared to the...
05 Dec
Your Guide To dealing With Ababdoned Self Storage Units
Every storage owner’s worst nightmare is finding out that his or her self storage has been abandoned. And, you don’t know what is worse – having self storage that is unpaid for or having self storage that is still full of somebody’s stuff. When this situation lasts for months, it can turn into a big...
05 Dec
Tools of the Trade: What is Self Storage Management Software and How Does it Increase Profit and Efficiency?
Self storage owners around the world have seen their industry grow to the point of needing self storage management software to handle facility operations in a way that boosts profits with less work. This is all great news for self storage owners! What is Self Storage Management Software? Ultimately, self storage management software is a...
