Forget paperwork, frequent on-site visits and high staff costs. With software solutions for self-storage businesses, you can maximise efficiency and improve profitability. In the same way that some of your customers are decluttering their homes – you can declutter your business with the right storage management software!
Technology can help to automate routine tasks such as invoicing and bookings. It also reduces the risk of human error.
Today’s customer expects convenience. Storage software allows customers to book and pay for a storage facility online. Customers can easily compare unit sizes, prices and features without having to visit the facility before hiring. Some software includes customer portals, so tenants can access all their account information.
Software automates tasks like billing and payment reminders. This removes the administrative burden and speeds up the process.
Staff costs can take a big chunk out of your profits. By automating tasks, implementing software often reduces the need for administrative staff.
You’ll have access to real-time data so you can track your turnover. You can set up dynamic pricing based on occupancy rates to optimise your revenue. Lower prices when demand is low and vice versa.
You can manage your facility remotely. Software provides easy access to information about the available units, customer balances and so on.
Easily track how your business is performing via analytics provided by software. This will help you to make informed decisions about your business going forward.
Start by thinking about what issues you want the software to solve, whether that’s to convert more enquiries, automate admin tasks or reduce business risk.
If you already have accounting software, a CRM system or a marketing tool, you may want to check that the software can integrate with your existing systems. This will ensure uninterrupted workflow between the systems allowing you to manage your business on a single platform.
Ensure that the provider offers onboarding, training and ongoing support so you and your team are up to speed with how to use the software.
Ask about security. Is your data encrypted to protect your business for instance?
If you’re looking to expand in the future, check that the software can support you as your business grows. Can it handle multiple locations?
Can you keep track of your business with in-depth and relevant reports?
Stora was created by a self-storage facility owner to manage his own business, so it’s built with expansive industry knowledge. Now trusted by over 10% of the UK’s self-storage facilities, Stora is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for managing your business. Stora offers a customisable, SEO-optimised, mobile-friendly website which is ideal for new businesses. If you already have a website, Stora can be seamlessly integrated.
The platform automates everything from customer bookings to payments, reducing staff costs and increasing efficiency. Its facility management tool provides a bird’s-eye view of your units, helping you easily track availability. Real-time analytics let you monitor sales, occupancy rates, and other key metrics to grow your business. Stora also handles contract signing, automated invoicing, payment retries, and even ID verification and auto-locking for non-payers. Stora integrates with smart entry systems, Stripe, Xero, and more. With excellent customer support, it’s an easy-to-use platform that helps you maximise sales, reduce costs, and save time, making business management effortless.
SiteLink, a facility management software (FMS), was developed back in 1996. In 2008, SpareFoot, a self-storage marketplace, was launched, followed by storEDGE in 2009, a top-tier FMS. In 2018, these three platforms merged to form Storable, a leading software provider in the self-storage industry, now serving over 15,000 customers.
Storable offers a fully integrated solution to maximise revenue, streamline operations, and enhance the tenant experience. Key offerings include:
Marketing solutions: A professional website, SEO services, pay-per-click campaigns, and self-service tools for online bookings and account management to boost your online presence.
Operational solutions: Tools to reduce costs and increase revenue, including payment processing, tenant insurance, rent optimisation based on real-time data, task automation, comprehensive reporting, access control, and a lead manager to convert enquiries into customers.
Storeganise is a leading provider of valet storage and self-storage software, serving customers in 20 countries across six continents. This modern platform automates your self-storage business with a management portal for handling bookings, billing, reporting, and custom discounts.
Storeganise provides comprehensive analytics and a bird’s-eye view site map for easy unit management. You can track rental history, past tenants, and revenue, all within the platform. A customer portal allows tenants to view facilities, manage accounts, and make payments. You can also create your own website using the built-in website builder, with contactless online bookings and e-signing for seamless sign-ups. The system integrates with software like Stripe and Xero, with ongoing plans for further integrations. Storeganise also offers world-class support and a fully secure system.
i-mve is user-friendly software designed for removal and storage businesses. It automates client management, streamlines operations, and helps you follow up on leads. The platform tracks invoices, contracts, and workflows, enabling you to run a more efficient business. It also automates emails and SMS messages, with pre-made email templates to save time on admin tasks.
With i-mve, you can instantly view unit availability and access client details for occupied containers. The software integrates with Xero for seamless accounting. The company was founded when Warren, a removal and storage business owner, realised paperwork was hindering his business growth. To solve this, he partnered with tech-savvy Rob to develop software that would automate and streamline his operations. i-mve even has an option to try for free for 14 days*. (*True at the time of posting.)
Built by a team passionate about the industry, Storman operates in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, providing software to help storage companies to grow. Easy to use, it saves you valuable time by reducing admin tasks.
Manage your business online including online reservations, online move-ins, payment options, initial enquiries and moving out. Easily manage your occupancy rates, profitability, business risk, finances, customer communication and reporting. Storman offers training on-site or online to suit your needs and partners with website designers should you need a brand new website or a refresh.
Choosing the right storage management software can significantly improve the efficiency and success of your business. Research each solution to find one that best fits your business needs. The right software can streamline your business, giving you the tools and insights needed to stay competitive and scale effectively. Remember that customers of today expect all businesses to be digital and thanks to the Amazon effect, they want services available instantly. With the right software, you can keep your customers satisfied and prevent them from shopping elsewhere! Meanwhile, you can work from the beach, watching on as your units fill up and the revenue rolls in!
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