Facility Marketing & Promotion
Like all businesses, a self-storage facility needs effective marketing to compete in a down economy. This dedicated track provides facility managers and owners with essential knowledge for promoting a facility and attracting new customers. Topics include Internet marketing, special events, working with media, phone skills, customer service, Yellow Pages, direct mail, community relations and much more.

Day-to-Day Operation & Facility Management
The ins and outs of self-storage operation are covered in this detailed track. Facility managers and owners will get insight and strategies through seminars on staffing, manager compensation, self-service options, retail sales, facility auditing, collections and more.

Finance, Legal & Insurance Issues
Designed for self-storage owners and investors, this track provides critical information that will help a business minimize risk, avoid liability and get the money it needs to succeed. Seminars cover advanced legal issues, such as lien sales, bankruptcy and abandonment, as well as specialized insurance coverages. On the finance side, attendees can learn about the capital-market environment, loan packages and the affect of the bailout on storage businesses.

Vendor Presentations
Hosted by reputable companies in the self-storage industry, these presentations give you detailed information about specific products and services. If you are on the market for self-storage goods, our vendor presentations provide an opportunity to ask questions and preview offerings before you invest.