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Alabama Self Storage Association Selects MiniCo Publications As Member Benefit
MiniCo Publishing has announced an agreement with the Alabama Self Storage Association (ALSSA) to provide the company's "Mini-Storage Messenger" and "Self-Storage Now!" magazines as a member benefit beginning in January 2009. ALSSA members also will receive discounts on other MiniCo publications to include the annual "Self-Storage Almanac" and "Self-Storage Development Handbook."

U•Store•It is Voted 2008-2009 "Best of the Best" Self Storage Facility
Community votes U•Store•It Self Storage as "Best of the Best" self storage facility in Nassau County, Florida in the Fernandina Beach News Leader's 2008-2009 "Best of the Best" list.

The Growth of the Self Storage Industry in the UK
The self storage industry in the UK now generates a revenue of about ?360 million and has over 230,000 customers The biggest use of self storage companies in the UK is in London and the North of England as well as Scotland

More self-storage space available for your stuff
Hawai'i residents love their stuff, and self-storage companies are making sure they have a place to stash it.

Should you Choose Pre Fabricated or Custom Built Mini Storage
In an effort to save space families all over the United States have opted to take advantage of mini storage. Having a mini storage unit gives individuals a chance to store valuable items in a safe, out of the way, location. In addition to providing a way to safely store valuable items mini storage gives families a chance to regain valuable storage space within their own home. Even though many families jump at the chance to take advantage of mini storage there are quite a few families that are not sure whether they should invest in a custom built mini storage unit or purchase a prefabricated mini storage unit. Before making a decision it is important that an individual takes some time to learn about both mini storage options so that they can ...

Tron Jordheim to Speak in Reno on Sales and Customer Service Performance
Tron Jordheim, National Speakers Association member, will be featured at the Inside Self Storage Summer Conference in Reno, Nevada July 25th. Tron Jordheim is a regular speaker and session leader at self storage conferences and events throughout the United States. Troy Bix, publisher of the conference organizer Inside Self Storage Magazine, wrote in a recent letter, "Tron Jordheim has been a speaker at our Inside Self Storage conferences since 2001. He has developed into one of our key presenters. His seminar sessions are well attended and always get great reviews."

Fee-simple self-storage Don't expect to see it soon.
Last week the national media reported that a parking space within a New York City condominium was on the market for $225,000.

All Storage (A Fort Worth Self Storage Leader) Offers New Online Pre-Lease and Bill Pay Platform
All Storage Self Storage proudly announces the release of their new online Pre-Lease and Bill Pay Platform for AllStorageOnline.com Starting June 2010, All Storage customers will now have the capability to view all of All Storage inventory of their best in breed self storage: Climate controlled storage, regular storage, carports, outside parking, and more- all online from the comfort of their own homes.

Self Storage Units - Traditional Vs. Portable
At some point in everyone's life they are faced with fact that they have too much stuff lying around and are in need of a self storage unit but which is best to go with, traditional or portable While you can store your extra belongings in both there are certain advantages to going with a portable unit as opposed to going with a traditional unit

California Self Storage Association Selects MiniCo Publication as Member Benefit
MiniCo Publishing has announced an agreement with the California Self Storage Association (CSSA) to provide the company's "Self-Storage Now!" magazine as a member benefit beginning in November 2008. CSSA members also will be able to purchase digital subscriptions to the monthly "Mini Storage Messenger" magazine at a members-only discounted rate. In addition, CSSA members will receive discounts on other MiniCo publications to include the annual "Self-Storage Almanac" and "Self-Storage Development Handbook."

Self-Storage Facility Tips
CHOOSING A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY

The Many Ways You Can Use Self Storage Facilities
Self storage facilities are designed to let you store many different kinds of items on your own. Most self storage facilities have a staff that maintains the paperwork and the property where the units are held but the storing and removing of items is up to you. The exception is if you do not pay your fees, at which time your items will be removed from the unit you've rented and placed either in an auction or set on the street.

Evolution of the Self Storage Unit
Self storage units, also known as self-service storage units have become an important staple in the lives of many busy people. These storage facilities lease space to small businesses or individuals and the space leased can be used for a variety of purposes. Even though people have grown familiar with the idea of self storage few know the history behind the storage unit. Most people believe that self-storage units are a recent invention when they have been in existence for a several decades.

Bancap Self Storage Group Passes $750 Million Sales Milestone
Bancap Self Storage Group, Inc., the "#1 Self Storage Broker in California," recently announced that it had surpassed $750 million in total sales of self storage investment properties.

Self Storage - Why It Is Helpful
What is self storage and why is this sort of pay-to-use service useful to anyone? If you've ever considered sinking your hard earned money into any type of self storage space, you have probably found yourself asking these very same questions. Why shouldn't you ask these self storage questions of yourself? After all, you can probably make room available in your own home somewhere for whatever it is you are considering paying money for to put into a self storage facility. The point of this article is to give you an idea of what the benefits are of maintaining a self storage facility for at least some of your belongings.