Security

Choosing the right security vendor is a bit like developing a budding relationship into a happy marriage. You want dedication, mutual respect and the ability to keep promises. Every self-storage facility has different requirements for its security system, so owners and operators should seek a vendor compatible with their particular needs. As a self-storage operator, you’re looking for actual protection ...

All of us in the wonderful world of self-storage management have had to deal with one kind of security issue or another, such as a person cutting a hole in the fence to break into a unit, or the professional burglar who rents a unit intent on robbing others. Then there’s the ex-spouse who empties the unit, or vandals who ...

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an explosion of new security products and features. This has impacted everything from surveillance cameras and recording devices to the wiring and connectors used in today’s camera systems. We have left the VCR and analog days and plunged headfirst into the digital age, complete with a whole new set of rules, opportunities and ...

After a disastrous baseball season in which it seemed he was all washed up, Babe Ruth turned his career around with a well-executed marketing campaign. In these tough times, self-storage operators can do the same, using security as a hard-hitting promotional tool. The year was 1922, and George Herman “Babe” Ruth was larger than life. He broke his own home-run record ...

We are all asking ourselves what we can do in 2009 to maintain or increase revenue. One area in which many self-storage owners are focusing is security. In a weakened economy, property crime and theft tend to increase. One of the best ways to maintain or improve your occupancy during these times is to assure your tenants their belongings will ...