A Complete Software Solution for Managing Your Self-Storage Facility
Most self-storage owners are often real estate investors looking to diversify their portfolio. They decide to operate a self-storage facility, thinking it runs on its own. However, they soon realize there are more tasks and administration to manage than expected. A well-managed self-storage facility often makes a difference, and that's where operational management software becomes crucial. The problem, however, is that although there are a few self-storage management software options on the market, most are applications developed years ago and do not meet current needs.
Among the available options, some software has been designed by self-storage owners themselves. While these solutions are the result of direct experience, they are not always suited to the diverse needs of different operators. Often, these software solutions, created to meet specific needs, become outdated and lack the flexibility to evolve with the changing demands of the market. Moreover, these internally developed applications generally do not have the same resources and budgets as those of major tech industry players, such as Quickbooks for billing, Pipedrive or Monday for client management, or Square for online bookings.
These major players (Quickbooks, Pipedrive, etc.) are known for their ability to develop versatile software suitable for a wide range of clients and industries. They tend to focus on broader and more profitable markets. This often translates into a lack of interest in niche sectors like self-storage. As a result, it's rare to find "vertical" software specifically designed for self-storage management that benefits from the same quality and advanced features offered by these major players.
In this context, StorTech stands out by offering an option that comes closest to the quality and innovation typical of major players, while being specifically adapted to the unique needs of the self-storage sector. By filling this gap, StorTech provides a robust, flexible, and scalable solution, specially designed to meet the particular requirements of this niche industry.
The challenge is even greater when looking for a Quebec-based software with French customer service, as there are very few. But this era is over thanks to StorTech, the first cloud-based self-storage management software in Quebec, offering online booking capabilities with a free website.
We designed this software because, over the years, many self-storage owners contacted us to find out if there was a turnkey solution for them. After extensive research, we concluded that there was room for a revolutionary new player in the market. Our top priority is to design software that meets the needs of self-storage operators, not software that we think is adequate. Customer feedback is paramount.
Another priority is to make the software as easy to use as possible. This is our strength, after several years of experience in UI/UX design for websites, we apply this skill to the software to make it usable by everyone, without requiring an 8-hour training for new employees. We have also focused on statistics, knowing how important it is for an investor to see real-time metrics, such as occupancy rate, price per square foot, average length of stay, and much more.
Imagine if an investor contacted you tomorrow to buy your business, but you had no reports or advanced statistics to present. Who would have thought that a simple software could add so much value to your business? The hunt for customers late on payments is over with StorTech, thanks to 100% automated recurring billing by credit card, with late fees automatically applied in case of late payment. A 100% autonomous self-storage facility? With online unit rental, automated payment, and electronic lease signing, you are moving closer and closer to this reality, allowing you to focus on customer service.
In the future, our software will be compatible with smart locks, enabling complete autonomy. This feature will be available soon. If you are a self-storage owner or considering becoming one, contact us to take advantage of our "early-bird" offer, as our software is not yet available to the general public. The official software release is scheduled for the 2nd quarter of 2024.
