Self-Storage Business Plan

Executive Summary

This storage business plan describes a proposed self-storage facility to be established in Westbury, New York involving the conversion of an existing building. Total project costs are estimated at $1,054,487 including purchase price, conversion costs, and pre-opening expenses (see section on Start-up Summary). Based on current and projected strong demand for self-storage units, rental revenue is projected to grow rapidly as units fill up from the first year's target of $320,000 to $684,000 by year three.

Objectives

After achieving experience and success in their present self-storage facility in Plainview, New York the principals of this proposed project plan to take advantage of the strong demand in the self-storage industry to achieve a major presence in Westbury. The ownership connection with Stote Moving will assist in gaining full occupancy quickly. Goals have been set to rent 50% of the proposed 300 unit spaces within the first six months of Year 1. An additional 25% will be rented in the second half of Year 1, with the remainder to be filled in Year 2.

Mission

The mission of the principals is to serve the Long Island community's local residential and commercial storage and moving needs.

Keys to Success

The keys to success in the self-storage business are:

1. To provide dry, secure, and clean facilities with convenient access.
2. To have good connections in the moving industry to direct customers needing temporary storage space.
3. To be able to adapt as storage and market needs change.