MiniCo Publishing Releases the “2014 Self-Storage Expense Guidebook” Featuring Data for U.S. Self-Storage Properties

The digital “2014 Self-Storage Expense Guidebook” provides operating expense data including ranges and averages by region in the major expense categories. - October 28, 2014

FantasyPlayerProtect.com Announces Strategic Partnership with Fantrax.com

The joint venture will bring FantasyPlayerProtect.com’s insurance product for fantasy sports gamers to the Fantrax.com fantasy league hosting and sports information website. - September 04, 2014

MiniCo Self-Storage Legal Webinar Series Focuses on Handling Competing Customer Property Claims

MiniCo’s three-part Self-Storage Legal Webinar Series concludes on December 5, 2012, with a session focused on the legal issues surrounding multiple claims on customer property. Highly regarded self-storage legal experts Scott Zucker and D. Carlos Kaslow will present the one-hour session... - November 26, 2012

MiniCo Offers Self Storage Valuator Investment Software from Scott Meyers

Self-Storage Valuator, an investment software product created by industry marketing expert Scott Meyers, is now available for purchase from MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. The product is designed to help users identify strong investment opportunities and acquire facilities with confidence. The... - November 01, 2012

Lien Sales the Focus of Upcoming MiniCo Self-Storage Legal Webinar Series

MiniCo’s three-part Self-Storage Legal Webinar Series continues on October 31, 2012, with a session focused on the legal issues associated with self-storage lien sales. Highly regarded self-storage legal experts Scott Zucker and D. Carlos Kaslow will present the one-hour session entitled... - October 24, 2012

MiniCo Insurance Agency Receives WebAward for Insurance Standard of Excellence

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is the recipient of a 2012 Standard of Excellence WebAward in the category of insurance. The Web Marketing Association produces the WebAward Competition, the longest-running annual international website award competition, which names the best websites in 96 industries... - October 22, 2012

MiniCo Launches Redesigned Website for Self-Storage Insurance in Canada

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has redesigned the website for its subsidiary company MiniCo Insurance Agency of Canada, Incorporated, which offers commercial insurance for Canadian self-storage businesses. The updated website, www.minico.ca, offers an engaging design and streamlined navigation to... - October 15, 2012

MiniCo Self-Storage Legal Webinar Series Focuses on Lien Sales

MiniCo’s three-part Self-Storage Legal Webinar Series continues on October 10, 2012, with a session focused on the legal issues associated with self-storage lien sales. Highly regarded self-storage legal experts Scott Zucker and D. Carlos Kaslow will present the one-hour session entitled... - October 02, 2012

Annual MiniCo Las Vegas Contest Now Underway

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, today opened its annual sweepstakes contest for independent insurance agents. This is the tenth 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... - October 01, 2012

OpenTech Alliance Presents MiniCo Webinar on Integrating Technology to Make Self Storage Facilities Ready to Rent

For many consumers, a self-storage facility that is fast, easy and accessible is the best bargain on the block. On October 3, 2012, Larry Rolando, Vice President of Business Development for OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will present the free webinar Tech Savvy Renters – Your Counter is No Longer... - September 11, 2012

QuikStor Security and Software Presents MiniCo Webinar on Self-Storage Management and Security Software

In today’s competitive self-storage market, facility owners and developers are looking for innovative ways to increase revenue and occupancy. On September 19, 2012, MiniCo will host a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled "Increasing Revenue with QuikStor Security and... - August 27, 2012

MiniCo Self-Storage Legal Webinar Series Offers Information on Mobile Storage Law

MiniCo’s three-part Self-Storage Legal Webinar Series begins on August 15, 2012, with a session focused on the legal issues associated with mobile storage operations. Highly regarded self-storage legal experts Scott Zucker and D. Carlos Kaslow will present the one-hour session entitled... - August 07, 2012

24hrStorage.net Presents MiniCo Webinar on Internet Marketing for Self-Storage Operations

Internet marketing is critical for self-storage operations, and online aggregators are a dynamic promotional tool. On August 22, 2012, three executives from 24hrStorage.net will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “Are You Disgusted With Your Aggregators? So Are We! - July 30, 2012

California Self-Storage Association and MiniCo Partner for the 2012 Examples in Excellence Manager Reward Program

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has partnered with the California Self Storage Association (CSSA) to offer the first annual Examples in Excellence Manager Reward Program. Three finalists will be selected to attend the CSSA 10th Annual Conference and Member Meeting in San Diego. The winners will be... - July 09, 2012

Self-Storage Industry Expert Tom Litton Presents Online Workshop Hosted by MiniCo on Managing Delinquencies, Collections and Lien Sales

Delinquencies, collections and lien sales are critical elements in the operation of a self-storage business. On June 27, 2012, self-storage industry expert Tom Litton will conduct a two-hour online workshop entitled “Finding Your Customers, Collecting Your Money, Conducting Better... - May 23, 2012

MiniCo Insurance Agency Recognized for Excellence in Insurance Marketing

On May 2, 2012, MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, was recognized as a recipient of the Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) Marketing Campaign Award. The competition offered TMPAA program agency members an opportunity to submit their best marketing or branding campaigns to be... - May 21, 2012

MiniCo Webinar for Insurance Agents to Discuss Hail and Other Perils Impacting Self Storage Risks

On May 30, 2012, MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, will present a free webinar for independent insurance agents who want to learn about the wide variety of exposures impacting self-storage risks including many that are unique to the industry. The webinar Hail Happens and Other Perils Self-Storage... - May 15, 2012

OpenTech Alliance President & CEO Robert Chiti Presents MiniCo Webinar on Renting Self-Storage Units Online

Online unit rental is a growing trend in the self-storage industry. On May 2, 2012, Robert A. Chiti, President and CEO of OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will present the free webinar “Renting Units Online: Is It For You?” for self-storage business owners, operators and managers. OpenTech has... - March 28, 2012

Tips for Improving Marketing ROI for Self-Storage Operations the Focus of MiniCo Webinar

Self-storage owners, operators and managers are invited to a free webinar on March 28, 2012, entitled “Highway to Successful Marketing ROI.” Brenda Scarborough, CEO and founder of AccountableManagement.net, will present the webinar as part of the ongoing Mini‑Storage Messenger... - March 26, 2012

MiniCo Offers New Self-Storage Best Practices Book from the California Self-Storage Association

The new book "Greetings from California: Best Practices of the California Self Storage Association" is now available for purchase from MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. The book features a unique collection of self-storage insights and knowledge from members of the California Self Storage... - March 05, 2012

Accountable Management Founder & CEO Hosts MiniCo Webinar on Successful Self Storage Marketing ROI

For self-storage professionals, understanding how to successfully track marketing dollars is a critical skill. On March 28, 2012, Brenda Scarborough, CEO and founder of AccountableManagement.net, will present the free webinar “Highway to Successful Marketing ROI” to help self-storage... - March 01, 2012

PhoneSmart’s Tron Jordheim Hosts MiniCo Webinar Focused on Sales Training for Self Storage Professionals

On February 22, 2012, longtime self-storage industry sales professional Tron Jordheim, Director of Operations for PhoneSmart, will present a free webinar for self‑storage professionals. The presentation “Sales Practices You Need to Master” will address the following... - February 21, 2012

MiniCo Webinar Offers Self-Storage Sales Tips from PhoneSmart’s Tron Jordheim

The busy season for the self-storage industry is right around the corner, and PhoneSmart’s Director of Operations Tron Jordheim is ready to help self-storage professionals get prepared. On February 22, 2012, Mr. Jordheim will present the free webinar “Sales Practices You Need to... - February 01, 2012

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... - September 26, 2011

Solar-Ready Roofing for Self-Storage Businesses the Topic of MiniCo Webinar Presented by D. C. Taylor Co.

On September 21, 2011, D. C. Taylor Co. Regional Manager Michael O’Bryant will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “A Solar-Ready Roof: What it Means and How to Get One.” Mr. O’Bryant will address solar roofing applications for new buildings as... - September 19, 2011

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... - September 06, 2011

D. C. Taylor Co. Sponsors MiniCo Webinar on Solar-Ready Roofing for Self-Storage Facilities

The green building trend in the self-storage industry continues to grow both for new construction and existing facilities. On September 21, 2011, D. C. Taylor Co. Regional Manager Michael O’Bryant will present the free webinar “A Solar-Ready Roof: What it Means and How to Get One”... - August 24, 2011

MiniCo Webinar Features Tips from USstoragesearch.com for Leveraging the Internet to Increase Self-Storage Revenue

On August 24, 2011, USstoragesearch.com Senior Account Executive Nick Bilava will present a free webinar entitled “Generating More Online Real Estate for Your Facility” to help self-storage professionals learn how to leverage the Internet to improve revenue. Topics will include the... - August 22, 2011

PhoneSmart’s Sales Coaches Present MiniCo Webinar on Inbound Self-Storage Sales Call Conversion Rates

On August 10, 2011, Tron Jordheim, Director of Operations for PhoneSmart, will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals focused on helping operators improve inbound sales call conversion rates. The webinar “Spend Some Time With the Sales Coaches” will include the following... - August 09, 2011

USstoragesearch.com Representative Discusses Online Positioning of Self-Storage Facilities for MiniCo Webinar

Self-storage business owners have many choices when it comes to marketing their facilities on the Internet. On August 24, 2011, Nick Bilava, Senior Account Executive for USstoragesearch.com, will present a free webinar to discuss the advantages of placing self-storage facilities in several areas... - August 01, 2011

MiniCo Webinar Features OpenTech Alliance Call Center Expert Offering Strategies for Self-Storage Businesses

On July 27, 2011, self-storage call center provider OpenTech Alliance, Inc., will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “Analyzing Your Phone Data for Profit.” OpenTech’s Vice President of Call Center Operations Cynthia Abraham Hansell will make the... - July 25, 2011

MiniCo Webinar Offers Tips and Techniques from PhoneSmart’s Self Storage Sales Coaches

The right sales coaching can lead to profitable outcomes for self-storage business operations. PhoneSmart, a nationwide sales support and training company, has helped self-storage businesses realize consistent improvement in conversion rates of up to 20 percent. On August 10, 2011,... - July 21, 2011

Self-Storage Call Center Expert Cynthia Abraham Hansell Offers Tips for Analyzing Phone Data for MiniCo Webinar

Self-storage operators of all sizes rely on the telephone to make sales and serve their customers. On July 27, 2011, self-storage call center expert Cynthia Abraham Hansell, Vice President of Call Center Operations, OpenTech Alliance, Inc., and Sue Haviland, Owner of Haviland Storage Services, will... - July 05, 2011

MiniCo Insurance Agency Adds Aspen American Insurance Company for Alternative Self Storage Industry Solution

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Aspen American Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, to be an additional carrier for MiniCo’s specialty insurance programs for the self-storage industry. Aspen American Insurance... - June 27, 2011

Tools for Marketing Online and Via Social Media the Topic of MiniCo Webinar by Self Storage Marketing Expert Derek Naylor

The online marketing game is shifting quickly for self-storage operators. Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will host a free webinar on June 22, 2011, to address online marketing issues such as consumers’ reliance on smartphones and the explosion and growing relevance... - June 06, 2011

SpareFoot.com’s Mario Feghali Offers Tips for Effective Self-Storage Facility Web Sites as Host of Upcoming MiniCo Webinar

On June 8, 2011, Mario Feghali, co-founder and COO of SpareFoot.com, will host “Five Common Web Site Mistakes and How to Avoid Them,” a free webinar for self‑storage business owners and managers. The webinar will provide tools for creating an effective online presence for a... - June 06, 2011

Free Webinar for Self-Storage Professionals Uncovers Hidden Income Boosters

On May 25, 2011, self-storage marketing expert Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals that will uncover hidden income boosters that owners and managers can leverage easily to increase net operating income. The webinar,... - May 23, 2011

SpareFoot.com Co-Founder Hosts MiniCo Webinar Focused on Effective Self-Storage Facility Web Sites

Many people believe that spending time, money and effort to build a Web site is all it takes to create an effective online presence for a self-storage facility. The reality is far from that simple. SpareFoot.com co-founder and COO Mario Feghali will host a free webinar for self-storage... - May 17, 2011

Self-Storage Management Expert Tom Litton Addresses Collections and Auctioning Techniques for MiniCo Webinar

On May 11, 2011, self-storage management expert Tom Litton will present a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled “Effective Collections & Auctioning Techniques,” which will address the following topics: · 20 Proven Collection Strategies that Motivate the... - May 09, 2011

Self-Storage Marketing Expert Derek Naylor Uncovers Hidden Income Boosters for MiniCo Webinar

Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, asserts that every self-storage facility has at least three hidden “goldmines” that can be capitalized on easily, ethically and systematically to increase net operating income. On May 25, 2011, Mr. Naylor will present a free... - May 04, 2011

PhoneSmart Un-Conference Sponsored by MiniCo and the Mini-Storage-Messenger

The 2011 PhoneSmart Un-Conference will be held June 7-11, 2011, at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows in Kohala Coast, Hawaii. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, and “Mini-Storage Messenger,” the company’s flagship publication, are named sponsors of this networking and educational... - May 03, 2011

Tom Litton Presents MiniCo Webinar on Collections and Auctioning Techniques

Collections and auctions are critical elements in the operation of self-storage businesses. On May 11, 2011, renowned self-storage industry professional Tom Litton, President of Litton Property Management, Inc., will present a free webinar focusing on effective collection techniques, technologies... - April 28, 2011

Self-Storage Investing and Commercial Property Values the Focus of MiniCo Webinar

Investing in self-storage properties and other commercial real estate requires an understanding of many factors including interest rate movement and inflation. On April 13, 2011, Peter Ingersoll, CEO of Safe Harbour Equity, Inc., will host the free webinar “Rent Growth Races Against Time... - April 11, 2011

MiniCo Webinar to Address the Impact of Interest Rates on Self Storage Investing

Interest rates are at an all-time low that may not continue there much longer. Understanding the timing and potential magnitude of interest rate movements is crucial. Investors, buyers and owners must simultaneously protect against inflation and interest rate risk. On April 13, 2011, commercial... - March 22, 2011

Janus International Sponsors MiniCo Webinar on Door Replacement and Facility Renovation

Temple, Ga.-based Janus International Corporation will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals entitled "An Owner’s Perspective on Renovation and Door Replacement." City Storage LLC Founder and Managing Partner Glen Nicotra and Richard Lillie, Southeast Region Sales... - March 15, 2011

Self-Storage Marketing Expert Offers Tips for Online Marketing at MiniCo Webinar

On March 9, 2011, Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present the free webinar Four Highly Guarded Secrets Your Internet Marketing Company Hopes You Never Discover for self-storage professionals. During the webinar, Mr. Naylor will discuss Internet marketing strategies... - March 07, 2011

Four MiniCo Employees Pledge to Go Bald in Support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Four employees of Phoenix-based MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, will shave their heads in solidarity with children affected by cancer at a fundraising event for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to be held March 12, 2011, at the Skeptical Chymist Irish Restaurant and Pub in Scottsdale. Dan Sommer... - March 03, 2011

World-Renowned Self-Storage Marketing Expert Presents Webinar on the Four Closely Guarded Secrets Your Internet Marketing Company Hopes You Never Discover

International self-storage marketing expert Derek Naylor is pulling back the curtain on Internet marketing companies to unveil the top secrets they may be keeping from their clients. On March 9, 2011, Mr. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, will present the free webinar “Four... - March 02, 2011

The Effects of Self-Storage Renovation and Door Replacement on Income the Focus of MiniCo Webinar

Today’s self-storage market is more competitive than ever. A company may have a user-friendly Web site and excellent marketing, but if the facility appears outdated, unsafe or simply unattractive, it may lose renters. On March 23, 2011, City Storage LLC Founder and Managing Partner Glen... - February 28, 2011

Derek Naylor Offers Tips for Effective Self-Storage Internet Marketing at MiniCo Webinar

The Internet is a wildly popular tool for marketing self-storage businesses, and for good reason. With online marketing companies popping up every day, it can be difficult to know which ones are offering strategies that may work and which should be avoided. Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage... - February 25, 2011

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