Self-Storage News & Insights

The self-storage industry is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means leveraging the latest innovations in facility management, security, and operational efficiency. That’s why QuikStor is on the road again, making our next stops at two of the most important self-storage events of the year: 📍 AZSA Annual Conference & Trade Show | April 16-17, 2025 | Wē-Kō-Pa Casino Resort, Fort

Why Reporting Matters More Than Ever In self-storage management, data is your most powerful tool. Whether you’re tracking revenue trends, occupancy, or delinquencies, fast and accurate reporting is critical for making smart business decisions. But if you’ve ever had to wait minutes—or longer—just to generate a report, you know how frustrating it can be. Some operators even joke, “I run

State self storage associations play a vital role in supporting and advancing the interests of self storage businesses within their respective states. These organizations serve as a unified voice for the industry, advocating for favorable legislation and providing valuable resources to their members. State associations function as industry representatives. They lobby politicians on behalf of small business owners and promote

QuikStor, a pioneering force in the self-storage industry since 1987, proudly announces the release of its groundbreaking new self-storage management software at the Self Storage Association’s (SSA) 2024 Conference in Las Vegas. This launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, reflecting a renewed commitment to innovation under its new ownership. The journey to this revolutionary software began in

As with any business, owning a storage facility isn’t always a walk in the park. There are a lot of things to plan, assess and consider before deciding if investing in self-storage is the right step for you.  Before making the leap into the storage industry, you need to know about all the unique and rewarding opportunities as well as understand the

If you haven’t already made Google Maps a priority in your self-storage business SEO strategy (and especially if you don’t have an SEO strategy), now’s the time to boost your online presence by capitalizing on this powerful and free feature. What is the Google Map Pack? The Map Pack, also known as the Local 3-Pack or Snack Pack, is the

Building and developing a self-storage facility is a rigorous process, starting with understanding the zoning requirements for self-storage in your desired location. One of the first steps in launching your self-storage business is obtaining a zoning permit. After selecting the general area where you plan to build your facility, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with all the zoning requirements and

Self-storage units are a great way for people to store their items and personal belongings. Unfortunately, there are times when tenants renting the units don’t pay their dues and become delinquent.  Storage unit auctions are the last resort facility owners undertake when these situations arise. When the tenant doesn’t pay their monthly dues or has simply just abandoned the unit,

People store their personal belongings and properties in a self-storage facility unit to keep them safe and secured. Whatever reasons they may have for storage, they are entrusting their belongings to the facility.  Items such as furniture, electronics, and motor vehicles are the most common items people store in their units, and these are all valuable to them. Even with

If you’re a self-storage owner, you’ve likely been hearing more and more about The Cloud or “moving to the cloud.” From industry publications to your service or software providers (and maybe even your competition), it seems everyone is talking about streamlining operations and having more flexible access to their facility data by transitioning to a browser-based solution. It’s likely that

Contactless rentals are actually nothing new. QuikStor pioneered online unit rentals by adding eSignature capability to their self-storage management software and storage facility websites in 2008. This feature has long been used by remotely managed and kiosk access facilities, but the majority of facility managers will tell you they need to meet a tenant in person to determine if they

Rentals are the most important day-to-day activity for storage facilities. Any time a vacancy exists, a facility is losing money by the day. Renting units online is now easier than ever with QuikStor Cloud.  The entire rental process can be handled by the software without any involvement from the manager, including signatures on the lease and other documents and uploading of drivers