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©2024 by the Self Storage Association (SSA). SSA and SSA Magazine are trademarks of the Self Storage Association, Inc. Opinions expressed by authors and other contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the SSA, publisher or editors, nor do they represent the policy or positions of the SSA. Information contained within articles should not be construed as the primary basis for legal or investment decisions.

Operators With New York Customers Must Prepare for New Data Security Requirements

posted on 10/8/2019 1:37:00 PM

New York recently passed a comprehensive overhaul of its data security and breach notification requirements called the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the SHIELD Act).

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Busting 5 Key SEO Myths for Self Storage Marketing Success

Chris Baird posted on 9/25/2019 11:51:00 AM

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy used to be to focus on search engine rank and you’ll see more customers. Now things have flipped.

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New Privacy Requirements Coming for California and Nevada Businesses

posted on 9/20/2019 1:13:00 PM

California and Nevada have both passed laws affecting consumers’ data privacy rights, which create affirmative compliance obligations for certain self storage owners, operators, and vendors.

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SSA 2019 Fall Conference 2019 Recap

Laura Williams-Tracy posted on 9/16/2019 11:56:00 AM

SSA 2019 Fall Conference & Trade Show, September 3-6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Here are a few takeaways from the sessions

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Analysis of Second Quarter 2019 REIS Findings in the Self Storage Sector

Shan Ahmed posted on 9/13/2019 3:59:00 PM

Reis expects supply conditions to ease towards the end of the year and into 2020. In the meantime, we are projecting rents for both climate controlled and non-climate controlled units to trend negative in 2019 and recover in 2020 and beyond.

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Is Your Business in Compliance with Overtime Regulations and Federal Employment Reporting Requirements?

posted on 8/27/2019 3:12:00 PM

One of a storage business’s greatest challenges is ensuring compliance with a patchwork of federal, state, and local legal requirements affecting its operations. The Self Storage Association wants to draw your attention to two federal employment law issues that may affect business.

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The Big Data Take Over

posted on 8/2/2019 3:24:00 PM

Digital technology is changing the world around us as we know it, and the self storage industry is no exception.

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SSA Legislative Activity 2019 - 2020

posted on 7/24/2019 1:55:00 PM

The Self Storage Association and affiliated state associations have had a busy year legislatively, with activity in more than half of the states.

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Self Storage Quarterly View

Shan Ahmed posted on 7/5/2019 12:24:00 PM

Analysis of First Quarter 2019 REIS Findings in the Self Storage Sector

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You Might Need A Self-Storage Feasibility Study If ---

Katherine D'Agostino posted on 6/28/2019 9:35:00 AM

A self storage feasibility study is an industry expert’s opinion on the financial viability of a property at a specific size and location, based on local research, industry standards and trends.

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About SSA

The Self Storage Association (SSA) is a not-for-profit tax-exempt organization formed in 1975 under Section 501-c-6 of the Internal Revenue Code. For over 40 years, the Association has served as the official trade organization and voice of the U.S. and international self storage industry.