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21d •
Same business but buildings split between multiple locations
How would you let customers know that you have more buildings as part of the same facility? I have some buildings in one location and more buildings a block away. How do you let people know that they are part of the same business? The buildings look the same, but you can't see the other location while you are at one of them. I thought about adding a sign at each location that would show a Google Map outlining the different locations. This way people know they're all part of the same business. Maybe it's not needed, and I'm overthinking it.
2 likes • 19d
@Dave DeMink From the main road, only 1 out of 6 buildings can be seen and this is where the mailbox is located. It looks like it's just a one building business, but we really have 5 more buildings that are hidden behind a big business that people can't see from the main road. The big business in front of those 5 buildings is allowing us to put a sign on the side of their building letting people know we are located behind them. If someone comes to the main building (A) and looking for buildings B, C, D, E, or F then they might be confused about where those are. Also, if they arrive at building B and they have a unit in A then they might not know where that is.
0 likes • 7d
@Jake Dersovitz Yeah. I think that's the best way and that's what I'm going to do.
Aug 12 •
Grasshopper app - Can I keep the phone number?
The app will give me a new number that will be linked to my storage facility. If I decide I don't want to use Grasshopper anymore, can I keep the phone number? Would hate to have to update everything to use a different number. I don't have the app yet. Just thinking about this scenario.
1 like • Aug 23
I guess I won’t be using them. I can’t even create a simple account online or over the phone. I created a Support ticket to say that I just get an error message that says “something is wrong“. They can’t tell me what is wrong just that I can’t create an account because of security reason. I asked for more details. This is the response I got from them.
0 likes • Sep 9
I ended up going with Quo. Quo (formerly OpenPhone) | Best Phone System for Startups & Small Businesses
Sep 3 •
How much are you spending for new signs for the facility?
If you're renaming the facility once you take over, how much are you spending for the new signs? I know it will depend on how many and sizes. In general, how much are you spending? -Tommy
1 like • Sep 7
Ended up between $2500 and $3K for me. This is just the exterior signs on the buildings and street signs. Mine cost a little more because the buildings are split into 3 locations and I needed signs for each location else, I think $2K is a good estimate. Aldo, estimate for the Gate/Keypad will cost about $12-15K each. I don't need it for this facility but that is what I've seen from others.
Aug 31 •
Does it matter if Seller or Purchaser selects the title company?
Looking at a contract where the seller selected the title company (local to seller) since he had his attorney draft the contract. Should I insist on selecting the title company to ensure they are not bias? I was not concerned about it, but my attorney is.
1 like • Aug 31
And who pays for the title policy? I know it's negotiable, but I think it's customary for Seller to pay even if purchaser selects the title company?
Aug 19 •
building signage
owners with larger facilities (many buildings) - are you labelling your storage buildings for tenants (showing on the side of the bldg "1-100, etc." If so where are you sourcing your vinyl stickers/signs? We'd ideally like to have large reflective vinyl numbers (or potentially make metal signs - although more expensive)
1 like • Aug 21
I was searching for this also. I did find this company, but have not used them yet. Self Storage Signs – Powered by the #1 FASTSIGNS in the World! I also wanted to put letters A, B, C, and etc at the ends of my buildings.
0 likes • Aug 28
Caitlin, where did you end up getting the signs? I need to get some also.
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@tommy-xaysongkham-2999
In IT and looking to transition career into self-storage. Want my own facility but open to be an active partner or an equity partner. 832-483-7738.
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