Management BluePrints – You Have the Business, We Have the Blueprints.


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Management BluePrints – Consulting in the following areas of expertise:

  1. Acquisitions
  2. Accounting
  3. Advertising/Marketing
  4. Architecture/Design/Layout
  5. Basic and Advanced General Business
  6. Construction
  7. Facility Management
  8. Feasibility Studies
  9. Financing
  10. Franchising
  11. Location & Development
  12. Operations
  13. Market Research/Analysis
Management BluePrints has specific and qualified additional areas of expertise:

Bookkeeping, Profit & Loss Statements, Depreciation Specific to Self Storage, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Daily-Monthly-Quarterly Audits and Tax Consulting/Preparation

J. E. Wallace III, President, Management BluePrints, LLC
2245-C Ashley Crossing Dr. Suite 310 Charleston, SC 29414
Primary 855.55.BluePrints (855.552.5837) eFax 866.237.7703

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Basic Account Package:
  • Comparative Profit & Loss Statements – Monthly, Quarterly and Annually – Additional Financial Analysis Optional
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • All Filing for Sales & Payroll Taxes – 941’s, etc.
  • Accounts Payable – Up to 25 vendors
  • NSF Check Handling – Up to 5 per month, court costs additional = $250
  • Payroll Processing – up to 3 employees = $75
  • Daily & Monthly Auditing & Report Processing by Experienced & Qualified Self Storage Administrative Staff = $22 per operational day & $175 per month
  • End of Year Tax Returns for Individual, Partnership, Corporate, Estate and Trusts – Prepared for others – Optional In-House Processing

We’ve managed over 17 locations comprising nearly 1 million sq. ft. and developed nearly 600,000 sq. ft. in the southeast United States. Specialized and unique experience is offered in Site Selection & Construction, Operations/Management and Marketing & Design. We have special expertise in off-site management with remote access, kiosk interfaces and appointment based operations, although most of our current stores are full function Class A properties. A full complement of operational solutions including Online Payments & Reservations, Centralized Mailing & Auction Procedures, Full Accounting and Payroll Services In-House, Optimized and Fully SEO Compliant Website (recently redesigned), Online Live Reporting and Specialized Security with Off-site Monitoring Experience is offered.

Our mission is to offer a “Stress Free & Turn Key” management solution to experienced and new storage owners.

J. E. Wallace III, President, Management BluePrints, LLC
2245-C Ashley Crossing Dr. Suite 310 Charleston, SC 29414
Primary 855.55.BluePrints (855.552.5837) eFax 866.237.7703

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Common Reasons for Hiring a Management Company
  • New Self Storage Owner
  • Business Partners/Financial Lenders
  • Looking to Retire or Move on to other Ventures
  • Absentee Owner
  • Owner/Employee Benefits
  • Branding

Different Levels of Service/Management

  • Full Service Property Management
  • Accounting Functions
  • Operations Only
  • Consulting Services
  • Branding/Marketing Programs
  • Flexibility of Programs

What is Included with Full Service/Management

  • Staffing/HR Management/Employee Benefits
  • Accounting/Reporting/Budgeting
  • Branding/Marketing/Advertising/Merchandising
  • Economy of Scales
  • Audits/Training/Inspections
  • Building Maintenance/Improvements/Enhancements
  • Technology and Implementations
  • Website/E-Commerce
  • Property Tax Evaluations
  • Expense Monitoring and Reviews
  • Consulting Services/Brokerage
  • Lien Sale Oversight
  • Other Services

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Management Company

  • Geographic Location of Management Company and Regions covered
  • Performance Record on New Builds, Distressed Properties, Turn Arounds and Existing Quality Locations
  • Visit Locations Currently Under Their Management
  • Check Out References
  • Review Format for Monthly Reports/Financials you will Receive
  • Are They Owner Operators as well as property Managers?

Questions to Ask When Selecting a Management Company

  • How many properties do you currently manage?
  • How many are owned? Is a preference given to owned properties?
  • How many staff members and field supervisors are on payroll?
  • How many sites does each area manager oversee?
  • How often can I expect my site to be visited?
  • How is employee turn over in your company (corporate, site, etc.)?
  • Do you meet all state licensing requirements?
  • Can I speak to past owners that you no longer manage for?
  • What are your key result areas that are tracked and monitored?
  • Have you or your field supervisors ever managed a facility?
  • What kind of training programs do you have?
  • What kind of marketing programs do you have?
  • Who is authorized to sign checks on the account?

 

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Please note: We are not associated with Monster Self Storage or Carolina Self Storage.