e-Risk Management

Summer 2007
IN THIS ISSUE:
Service Agreements and Vendor Contracts
Understanding the Loan Process and Mitigating Financing Risks
Do The Right Thing For America’s Servicemembers

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Service Agreements and Vendor Contracts
Agreements
By Michael Rice

Services such as truck and trailer rentals, sales of boxes and moving supplies, and even the provision of free moving trucks with equipment for your customers can all enhance your bottom line. However, providing these services through service agreements and contracts with vendors (often called “ancillary agreements”) is not without risk. It is important that you work with your insurance agent to address these risks.

Understanding the Loan Process and Mitigating Financing Risks
By Hugh Kreizenbeck and Joseph Maehler

Just as someone seeks the expertise of an orthopedic surgeon in the event of a serious knee injury in order to minimize risk of re-injury or a botched surgery, a self-storage facility owner should choose his lending source wisely in order to minimize the risk involved with financing a property. Owners face important decisions when seeking acquisition or takeout financing, and unforeseen risks can significantly increase the cost of financing.
Understanding The Loan
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By Jim Clemmensen

The United States is involved in combat operations overseas, and a significant number of American military personnel have been placed on active duty, many in harm’s way. Now, more than ever, it is critical for self-storage facility owners, operators and managers to understand the scope of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA. Your business is subject to the SCRA, and failing to act accordingly could be extremely costly for your self-storage operation.
Do The Right Thing
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