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- Self-Storage Top perator Data Now Available from MiniCo Publishing
- Extra Space Storage Inc. Reports perating Results for the Three …
- Sovran Self Storage sees earnings fall as customers cut back
- Webinar Explores the Benefits of Hiring a Self-Storage Management …
- Self-Storage Expert Presents Free Webinar on Fee Management
- Sovran Self Storage: 4Q 2008 Financial Results Expectations for 2009
- Moving? Need storage space? Save $88 up front

Self-Storage Top perator Data Now Available from MiniCo Publishing
PR.com (press release) NY -
ministoragemessenger. In addition to company names addresses and contact information the "2008 Top perators Data" publication will include information such as number of facilities number of units and net rentable square footage for each listed self-storage operator. Co-Publisher Poppy Behrens commented “Each year we receive numerous requests for the top operators data in a format that will facilitate mailings and other marketing efforts. In response to this demand MiniCo Publishing is now making this data available in an easy-to-use spreadsheet format. ”MiniCo Publishing a division of MiniCo Inc. publishes the “Mini-Storage Messenger” the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry.

Extra Space Storage Inc. Reports perating Results for the Three …
CNNMoney.com -
2%Properties included in same-store 210 210 210 210The increase in same-store rental revenue for the three months and yearended December 31 2008 as compared to the three months and year endedDecember 31 2007 was due to increased rental rates to existing customerswhich offset lower incoming rental rates and a reduction in occupancy dueto higher move-out activity. Property Acquisitions:During the three months ended December 31 2008 the Company acquired eightproperties located in Colorado Indiana and New York for approximately$57. For the year ended December 31 2008 the Company acquired11 properties on a wholly-owned basis for approximately $79. TheCompany also acquired an additional 40.

Sovran Self Storage sees earnings fall as customers cut back
Buffalo News  United States -
Sovran said it offered customers nearly $2 million in free rent during the quarter as part of its incentive that offers consumers their first month’s rent at no cost which the company expanded last fall as the company weakened. Sovran executives said turnover has increased as consumers look to cut costs in an uncertain economy. “It’s a question between a mortgage and a car payment and utilities and a self-storage unit” said Kenneth Myszka the company’s president during a conference call today. Sovran said it expects consumers to continue to cut back prompting executives to predict a 1 percent to 2 percent drop in same-store revenues this year. It expects to earn 72 cents to 74 cents per share during the current quarter down from 81 cents per share a year earlier. Earnings for the full year are forecast to range between $3 and $3.

Webinar Explores the Benefits of Hiring a Self-Storage Management …
PR.com (press release) NY -
Ballard founded Universal Management Company more than 15 years ago. She has written many articles for the Mini-Storage Messenger and other publications and is a regular contributor to the annual Self-Storage Almanac. A longtime top operator in the self-storage industry Universal Management Company offers self-storage business owners the benefits of the company’s extensive industry experience as well as professional unbiased management services. During this webinar participants will learn about Universal’s telephone auction customer satisfaction and marketing programs. ther topics will include features that make the company unique saving money by using proven programs and maximizing income while improving the asset. The Mini-Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series offers informative monthly webinars free of charge to self-storage professionals and other individuals. For more information or to register visit www.

Self-Storage Expert Presents Free Webinar on Fee Management
Inside Self-Storage AZ -
Participants will learn about Universal’s telephone auction customer-satisfaction and marketing programs. ther topics will include features that make the company unique ways for a self-storage operation to save money and how to maximize income while improving the asset.

Sovran Self Storage: 4Q 2008 Financial Results Expectations for 2009
Inside Self-Storage AZ -
is a self-administered and self-managed equity REIT that is in the business of acquiring and managing self-storage facilities. The company operates 385 facilities in 24 states under the name “Uncle Bob’s Self Storage. ” For more information visit.
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Moving? Need storage space? Save $88 up front
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