SpaceOut Space for Rent - in the News

SpaceOut’s reputation for providing a new and innovative alternative for renting space is growing, and has started to get more exposure in the media and online.  We’ve listed below links to a few of the recent articles and some of the places we have been getting recognition online :

• Inside Self Storage – Hot News
  SpaceOut Conducts Survey of Australia Self-Storage Prices, Reveals Results
  Provides a summary of our Australia wide Self Storage Price Survey
  
• Money for Jam Blog
  Money tight? – Now you can make it out of thin air
  It is now possible for average Aussies to make real money out of unused space in their homes or businesses by renting it out as storage.
• Lifehacker Australia
  Storage Priciest In Sydney, Cheaper From Independents
  It’s no big surprise that renting storage space costs more in Sydney ($800 per month for a garage-sized space) than anywhere else. But it might surprise you to learn that independent storage providers are generally cheaper than national chains.
• Optus Business Biz Think Tank – Featured Business of the Month
  The Optus Biz Think Tank showcase a different business every month that have used a mix of innovation and technology along the way.  SpaceOut is the featured business for Oct/Nov 2009.
• Low Budget Prosper
  Crisis business idea – renting storage space
  Seems like a perfect crisis business idea… paying for unused office space or ignoring the opportunity to earn money by renting spare space or a parking spot is truly impractical. This business idea just hast to be successful!

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Money for Jam : Episode Six - Garage Sales - Money from Pets - Scrap Metal

Money to Jam Episode 6 (two more to go)  went to air – Wednesday night (21st October), with  another batch of tips on how you can  make or save  a little extra money.

The 6th episode included stories about :

• Garage Sales – an age old favourite – and a great way to clear out the things you no longer sue (and make some money)
• Money from pets – training your pets for film or TV can be very lucrative
• Any Old Iron ? -  You can make some extra cash by collecting and selling scrap metal

Remember that one of the easiest way for you to make money is by renting out unused space in your home and business.  You can earn $200 or more (that’s over $2,000 a year) by turning your wasted space into cash – now that really is Money for Jam.

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Money for Jam : Episode Five - Booming Business - Community Garden - Money Tips for Kids

After a couple of weeks break (to make way for the Hey Hey it’s Saturday Specials) Money to Jam Episode 5  went to air – Wednesday night (16th October), with  another round of tips on how you can  make or save  a little extra money.

The 5th episode included stories about :

• Business is Booming – despite the economic downturn some business are still doing very well.   Businesses (such as SpaceOut) that provide cheaper or smarter alternatives are booming
• Community Gardens – not only provide a source of cheap healthy fruit and veggies – but also encourage you to interact socially with other members of your neighbourhood
• Extra and location work – can be a lucrative and fun way to make money
• Teaching your kids to save money – is a great way for them to learn the value of money and could encourage them to be the entrepreneurs of tomorrow
• Talented Kids – find out how talented kids can make money

Remember that one of the easiest way for you to make money is still by renting out unused space in your home and business.  You can earn $200 – $300 a month (or more) by turning your wasted space into cash – now that really is Money for Jam.

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Families still struggling to make ends meet

Despite an apparent turnaround in the economy, in the first half of this year one in five Australian families have still had difficulties paying their bills and many have been forced to seek help from family and friends during the economic crisis.

A new Australian Government report released yesterday, reveals that a frightening number of Australians suffered financial pain in the first six months of this year.

The survey of over 1600 families found more than a third considered themselves financially worse off in the six months to June 2009.

• 1 in five families reported levels of hardship that meant that made it hard for them to pay their utility bills.
• Of the families unable to pay their rent or mortgage on time, nearly 80 per cent were suffering this way for the first time.
• Of those who had gone without food, 70 per cent had not experienced this before.

Coincidentally, the government survey was released on the same day Anglicare Australia released its annual State of the Family report. The Anglicare report also highlights that Families have been under increasing pressure because of rising costs.

Families are using a variety of strategies to save money and reduce their costs including :

• One in 10 is putting off plans for a new job
• Five per cent have put off having a child until the economy improves
• Five per cent have postponed their wedding celebrations in order to save money
• One in three is travelling less
• One in four is spending more time with the family
• One in five is planning to grow their own vegetables

Obviously SpaceOut also offers a great option for many struggling families – to either make money by renting out unused space in their homes – or to save money on self storage costs.

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