The 2012 Self Storage Almanac Is Now Available For Pre-Order

Pre-Pub Pricing: 15% off if ordered by 12/31/11 Regular pricing applies 1/1/12

The Self Storage Almanac is the industry’s most respected statistical reference guide and a valuable resource for both seasoned professionals and self storage newcomers alike!

Since its first edition in 1992, the Self Storage Almanac has become the most comprehensive statistical reference guide for the self storage industry. Investors, developers, operators, financial institutions, real estate brokers and other business publications worldwide turn to the Self Storage Almanac for reliable information about the self-storage industry.

Being informed is essential, especially in today’s constantly changing self storage market. The industry we know today has evolved into a professionally run business that far surpasses the expectations of its earliest pioneers. The Self Storage Almanac offers over 150 pages of the latest, most up-to-date facts, statistics and analysis about the self storage industry including:

• Owner Profiles
• Population Mobility
• Rental Rates
• Crime And Security Issues
• Occupancy Rates
• Rent-Up Issues
• Manager Training And Compensation
• CAP Rates
• Marketing Issues
• Loan And Investment Analysis
• Seasonal Occupancy Variance
• Climate Controlled And Multi-Level Facilities
• MSA Supply And Demand Analysis
• State-By-State Occupancy Levels
• And Much More!

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE 2012 SELF STORAGE ALMANAC TODAY!

Ordering Options Available

	Print/digital combo, US and Canada ($195.45)
	Print only US and Canada ($148.69)
	Digital only US and Canada ($127.45)
	Digital only Canada ($67.95)

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2011 Manager of the Year

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 

2011 Manager of the Year

Mini-Storage Messenger honors the best in self-storage management with its prestigious 25th Annual Manager of the Year awards. The winner will receive a $250 American Express gift card and will be profiled in Mini-Storage Messenger. The winning manager will have excellent customer relations skills, sound business practices, and the creative edge that has made his or her self-storage facility a success.

Does this sound like a manager you know?  

Entry deadline is December 5, 2011.

Click Here for Details.

The October Issue of the Mini-Storage Messenger is now Available

Mini-Storage Messenger
October 2011 Issue

Featured Articles:

CYBER LOAN WORKOUTS
Options & Stategies 
In the post-recession economy, more borrowers continue to struggle to meet their loan obligations.


AUCTIONS AS GRAB BAGS
Special, Unusual And Stolen Property 

The TV show "Storage Wars" has created a flurry of curiousity about self-storage auctions, including the types of items stored and the unusual methods employed in foreclosing on customers who do not pay rent.

Mobile Self-Storage Magazine
Fall 2011 Issue

Featured Articles:MOBILE AND PORTABLE SELF-STORAGE
Redefining the Self-Storage IndustryAmong real estate asset classes, self-storage has proven to be a resilient and relatively unsung hero, scoring low on foreclosures and defaults throughout the recent economic downturn.

PORTABLE STORAGE DISCOUNTS
Different Strategies On Discounts, Incentives and Special Promotions 


CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TODAY

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OpenTech Webinar Now Available On Demand

While many people have heard about self-service kiosks in the self-storage industry, most are unfamiliar with how they actually work. In this webinar, Robert Chiti will be joined by a group of self-storage operators from around the country who will share their personal experiences and explain how self-service kiosks function at their facilities. Even if you have seen a kiosk in the past, you will not want to miss this presentation, which will highlight many enhancements designed to resolve manager-identified issues. Take advantage of the Q&A to learn the pros and cons of using a kiosk.


TOPICS  INCLUDE:

• MYTH – Kiosks do not provide personal service
• MYTH – All empty storage units must be left unlocked
  
• MYTH – Consumers can make payments at the kiosk while in lien status
  
• MYTH – Using a kiosk means providing 24-hour access to your property 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS WEBINAR

Annual MiniCo Las Vegas Contest Now Underway!

MiniCo Insurance Agency,LLC, opened its annual sweepstakes contest for independent insurance agents on October 1, 2011. This is the ninth year the company has offered a chance for independent agents to win a trip to Las Vegas to attend the largest annual self‑storage industry expo.

For each full insurance application for a self-storage risk submitted via MiniCo’s online agent portal between October 1 and December 31, 2011, the independent agent submitting the application will receive one entry into the sweepstakes. The latest eligible account effective date for the requested coverage quotation is March 31, 2012. One prize will be awarded by random drawing on January 5, 2012. The prize includes travel and hotel accommodations for two, $300 in cash, and two passes to attend the Inside Self-Storage Expo, March 15-16, 2012.

Official rules and regulations for this contest are available at www.minicoinsurance.com/win.

President and CEO Mike Schofield commented, “This is a great opportunity for agents to become familiar with our online agent portal, which significantly streamlines the submission process and makes it easier for agents to do business with MiniCo. The winning agent will have an opportunity to meet top operators from all over the nation and learn more about the self‑storage industry.”

MiniCo InsuranceAgency, LLC, represents A.M. Best “A” rated carriers.

About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. Additional lines of business include collectibles insurance. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC – www.minico.com

Aran Insurance Services Group – www.aranins.com

Contact

Dan Sommer, 602-678-3504

Vice President, Publishing, Marketing and Communications

Chief Marketing Officer

dsommer@minico.com

Benefits and Myths of Kiosks for Self-Storage Businesses the Topic of MiniCo Webinar Sponsored by OpenTech Alliance, Inc.

 

On September 27, 2011, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled The Kiosk Advantage: Self-Storage Operators Unravel Fact from Fiction. OpenTech Alliance President and CEO Robert A. Chiti will be the presenter along with a group of self-storage operators who will share their experiences using self-service kiosks at their facilities. The presentation will provide information about how self-service kiosks actually work and highlight the many enhancements that have been incorporated in response to real-world issues. Mr. Chiti and the panel will take questions at the conclusion of the webinar. Topics will include the following:

• MYTH – Kiosks do not provide personal service
• MYTH – All empty storage units must be left unlocked
• MYTH – Consumers can make payments at the kiosk while in lien status
• MYTH – Using a kiosk means providing 24-hour access to your property

The leading developer of innovative self-storage solutions, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., offers self-storage kiosks, call center services and an online self-storage reservation solution. For more information or to register, visit www.ministoragemessenger.com. Online registration is required for this free live event.

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, publishes the Mini-Storage Messenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry. Other publications include Self‑Storage Now!, Mobile Self-Storage Magazine, RV & Boat Storage Today, Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the Self-Storage Construction & Renovation Handbook, and the Self‑Storage Buyer’s Guide.

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. Additional lines of business include collectibles insurance. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information:

OpenTech Alliance, Inc. – www.opentechalliance.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR

Self-Storage Operators Join OpenTech Alliance’s Robert Chiti for MiniCo Webinar to Discuss the Pros and Cons of Self-Service Kiosks

While many people have heard about self-service kiosks in the self-storage industry, most are unfamiliar with how they actually work. On September 27, 2011, Robert A. Chiti, President and CEO of OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will be joined by a group of self-storage operators from around the country to present the free webinar The Kiosk Advantage: Self-Storage Operators Unravel Fact from Fiction. The group of presenters will share their personal experiences and explain how self-service kiosks function at their facilities. The presentation will highlight many kiosk enhancements designed to resolve manager-identified issues and include a Q&A with participants. Topics will include the following:

• MYTH – Kiosks do not provide personal service
• MYTH – All empty storage units must be left unlocked
• MYTH – Consumers can make payments at the kiosk while in lien status
• MYTH – Using a kiosk means providing 24-hour access to your property

OpenTech Alliance, Inc., is the sponsor of the webinar. The leading developer of innovative self-storage solutions, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., offers self-storage kiosks, call center services and an online self-storage reservation solution. For more information or to register, visit www.ministoragemessenger.com. Online registration is required for this free live event.

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, publishes the Mini-Storage Messenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry. Other publications include Self‑Storage Now!, Mobile Self-Storage Magazine, RV & Boat Storage Today, Self-Storage Canada, the Self-Storage Almanac, the Self-Storage Construction & Renovation Handbook, and the Self‑Storage Buyer’s Guide.

Since 1974, Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has been a self-storage leader providing superior specialty insurance programs, informative publications and valuable products and services created expressly for the self‑storage industry. Additional lines of business include collectibles insurance. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group.

For More Information:

OpenTech Alliance, Inc. – www.opentechalliance.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR