{"id":19497,"date":"2023-02-09T05:29:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T12:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=19497"},"modified":"2023-02-07T15:30:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T22:30:13","slug":"enhancing-your-self-storage-operations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/09\/enhancing-your-self-storage-operations\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Your Self-Storage Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Self-storage affiliate network graphic\" class=\"wp-image-54969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-640x320.png 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-1200x600.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-1920x960.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The self-storage market is nothing short of competitive. However, the most successful businesses are those with a plan. Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, owner, or investor, you want to make sure you\u2019re giving your self-storage business everything it needs to succeed. Here are a couple of tips and tricks to help you get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gain the Visibility Your Self-Storage Business Deserves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two words; stand out! You can\u2019t expect business to be booming if no one knows who you are. Visibility is a crucial element for any business. Flyers, promotional letters, newspapers, or magazine adverts are a thing of the past. As a self-storage owner, mobile advertising is an effective tool that brings your business to a range of new customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p id=\"block-f2a42252-55f5-4a0d-8a22-5e751d5c69ac\"><em>&#8220;91% of target audiences notice both graphics and text.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>American Trucking Association and 3M<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile Advertising = New Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why I Chose an Advertising Van: Westlake Storage\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ACZJgNXXIg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of mobile advertising is the flexibility to advertise on the go. With U-Haul\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/uhaulco.com\/RBbU50MrQkN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Storage Affiliate Advertising Van (SAAV)<\/a> Program, your business has the potential to reach between 30,000 and 70,000 daily vehicle impressions! SAAV guarantees a new van and graphic every year, free delivery, access to U-Haul customers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Blog-Graphic-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Self-storage affiliate network vs others\" class=\"wp-image-54963\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Blog-Graphic-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Blog-Graphic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Blog-Graphic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Blog-Graphic-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Blog-Graphic-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Blog-Graphic.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another useful tool for visibility is joining an Affiliate Network. Here you can put yourself with other well-known locations when potential customers are searching for storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&#8220;95 % of people who read the mobile billboard recall what they read.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<cite><em>Outdoor Advertising Magazine<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget the impact of physical visibility! Nothing says, \u201cHello!\u201d like a large, clear sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manage Your Self-Storage Business with Ease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s out with the old, and in with the new! Don\u2019t get stuck trying to manage your self-storage facility the prehistoric way. <a href=\"http:\/\/uhaulco.com\/eM3w50MrQsX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebSelfStorage Business Platform<\/a> is a great tool that helps simplify how you manage your storage business online from anywhere. Yes, anywhere! Here are some of the management software features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Web-based<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full integrated payment processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile &amp; tablet compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform retail sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully integrated contact center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online technical support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive site map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully integrated Safestor tenant insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fully Integrated Web-Based Solution for Self-Storage Management | WebSelfStorage\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f6Q21xbQxNE?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want To Make a Little Extra?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a self-storage operator, you should be able to recognize that your customer needs much more than just storage. You\u2019ll find customers need <a href=\"http:\/\/uhaulco.com\/FFsG50MrVhL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boxes<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/uhaulco.com\/iKAq50MrVlq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tape<\/a>, and other <a href=\"http:\/\/uhaulco.com\/BsX650MrVpA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">packing supplies<\/a> to help their process move more smoothly. By becoming a <a href=\"http:\/\/uhaulco.com\/blw650MrQGf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Haul dealer<\/a> you become a greater asset to your customers and community! And the additional income is also a perk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Being a U-Haul Dealer - North Point Storage\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SVCYN0CLoCk?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more tips on growing your business, follow us on our social pages: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editors Note: This blog was originally published in April 2014 and has been refreshed and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The self-storage market is nothing short of competitive. 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