Self-storage isn’t just a business

It’s a balancing act of occupancy, pricing, and long-term planning. At Progress Accounting, we work with operators managing 150+ unit sites or multiple locations, helping them navigate expansion, rising costs, and succession with clarity.

Common Challenges We See

• Capital demands: Expansion requires significant investment, and owners often struggle to decide when and how they can afford to grow.
• Succession planning: For family operations, the longer-term challenge is how to transition ownership and control to the next generation in a way that is fair, sustainable, and tax-effective.
• Cost pressures: With rising operating costs, many owners face the pain of flat revenues. The real issue is not knowing how to lift occupancy and maximise pricing to grow revenue sustainably.

Where We Help You Get To

• Building intergenerational wealth through structured ownership and tax-effective planning.
• Developing management systems so the business becomes more passive, freeing up the owner’s time.
• Gaining clarity on key performance areas — revenue, occupancy, cash flow, budgets, and expansion options.
• Structuring and supporting succession planning to ensure smooth transitions and protection of family wealth.
• Maximising site performance through tailored pricing strategies and forward-looking financial planning.

As both an accountant and a self storage facility owner, Ewen Fletcher brings a unique, insider perspective. He knows the industry’s challenges first-hand and delivers advice that’s practical, grounded and designed to secure long-term success.