Records storage and management is becoming a very popular ancillary service in the Self Storage Business. Many operators are discovering the benefit to their existing business of adding Records Management. Although not a new concept, it is growing in popularity as our industry looks to draw a broader customer base and generate additional revenue streams, thereby, lowering overall risk. For those of us already in the Storage Business, we...more
A loft bunk bed is technically defined as a bunk bed in which the top of the mattress is more than three feet from the floor. As such, virtually all bunk beds are actually loft bunk beds under this definition. In use, however, loft bunk beds often have simply one twin bed on top with nothing underneath. In addition, they are typically more self contained in that they include many other features and or furniture items that typically reside in a...more
Theyre often called recession-proof steady investments that are inexpensive and easy to maintain with consistent profit margins. Not to mention, theyre one area of real estate that seems mostly unaffected, if not helped, by current rough market conditions. Theyre storage units and people always need them. And all across the country, with a growing population that provides a constant supply of people in transit and in need of storage, theyre shooting up everywhere. Storage facilities require relatively low building and management costs.Storage facility operators are capitalizing on a constant of modern culture: Americans own a lot of stuff. According to the Self Storage Association (SSA), self storage has been the fastest-growing sector of the U.S. commercial real estate market for the last 30 years, growing into a $220 billion industry. The rate of growth, however, has slowed somewhat over the past two years. A slow housing market can actually help storage facilities, according to industry analysts and local facility operators. As the housing market slumps, people downsize their house sizes and some are even foreclosed upon. People like to hold on to their possessions, and with...more
Records storage management has come a long way and much has changed in the business. Since its inception back in 1948, when Emmet J. Leahy opened Business Archives Center, the worlds first commercial record center, the industry has experienced tremendous growth. Why? Simply consider the main events of our generation: terrorist attacks, man-made...more
Author: Sam Stein Private label manufacturing of cleaning products, toiletries and cosmetics is a growing and highly profitable industry. Many businesses - from hair and beauty salons to cleaning companies, supermarkets and many more - are beginning to realize the value in promoting their own business name and logo, and gaining customer loyalty for...more
Santa Claus actually started out as a version of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, known as Neptune by the Romans. Early Greek sailors feared him. He could bring terrible storms in the sea, or grant them safe journeys. Because he could save them from the angry waters, he because known as giver of all good things . The Romans and Greeks held a festival on December 6 in his honor. Many countries still celebrate Christmas on December 6 but due to the rise of Christianity, the day was changed to St. Nicholas Day in honor of an Asian bishop. Nicholas of Myra was a benevolent bishop who wore red clothing, rode a white horse who could fly, and delivered gifts anonymously. In America, we celebrate with Santa and his flying reindeer. But many countries still celebrate with their own unique version of Santa. In Sicily, it is the spirits of departed loved ones who bring gifts to children. Italian children wait for a kindly old witch named Befana who flies through the air on a broom. A Russian counterpart is known as Baboushka. Also called Grandfather Frost in some parts of the country. In Holland Sintirk lass arrives by boat on December 6th. Children leave a wooden shoe filled with hay and...more
The importance of stakeholders for project success: the C-NOMIS case study(This is part 3 of a series of 10 posts: Why projects fail?)This article deals with the third of the OGCs eight causes of project failure: insufficient or ineffective...more
Did you know that some maternity units actually have more staff available during periods of full moon. I've always been fascinated by the moon is effect on nature, so when a friend wife conveyed to me what her midwife had told her during the birth of...more
Free business letter writing ebook.When you use the free ebook offering sample business letters, you will be provided what you need in order to effectively communication key messages necessary in business. Without rambling, a short and clearly stated...more
The combination of electric drive with the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission ensures that the S-Class "Hybrid" constantly operates at the optimum level. "This reduces fuel consumption by 15 to 25 percent depending on the driving cycle, while at the...more
If you've ever bought your own property then you'll know that there are so many things you need to look for to make sure you're not buying a lemon or getting ripped off.While purchasing a home or property is supposed to be something that is exciting...more
These days, the number of small business entrepreneurs who apply for business credit cards continues to increase. Credit card companies recognize this potential and that's why they now offer a wide array of business credit that were especially...more