Why hasn’t self storage caught on in the North?
Most of the major self storage firms don’t have facilities in the north of England – why should this be?
The storage industry
Plastic boxes: good for self storage?
Many self storage companies stock plastic boxes as part of their box shop range. They are more expensive than cardboard boxes. Are they worth the extra cost?
Big Yellow announces 22% growth in profits
A 22% growth in profits before tax on the previous year was the headline result from Big Yellow’s 2011 annual report. The company, Britain’s leading self storage firm, was able to announce a very impressive set of achievements which indicate how far it has come since the recession of 2008.
Storage King acquires Safebox Self Storage in Cambridge
Storage King, one of the UK’s multi-site self storage companies, has announced it is purchasing the Safebox Self Storage facility in Cambridge, bringing the total number of Storage King facilities to 24.
Procrastination: good for self storage?
Good for the storage company. Not so good for the customer. What is the psychology of procrastination? Does it help to talk about it?
Self storage and free van hire
Many self storage companies offer free van hire to help you move in. But is this really a good deal? That depends largely on how much stuff you plan to transport.
What happens when a self storage customer goes bankrupt?
The recession has caused record-breaking numbers of people and businesses to declare bankruptcy. Some of them may be the clients of self storage companies. So what happens next?
Back pain: a hazard of self storage?
Self storage involves lifting heavy stuff around – usually. And that can mean back pain. But that is something everyone can take measures to avoid. Here are some guidelines.
Self storage and university towns
What makes a university town? It seems to be an expression that gets bandied about a lot, especially by certain companies – including self storage companies – who are eager to adopt the air of sophistication that accompanies it, but what does it actually mean?
Good storage boxes: double protection for your storage items
If you are thinking of getting boxes for self storage, it’s important to buy good ones. Jamie Hudson of Box Boys Packing explains why, and how.
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