Lost information, inventory that disappears, and orders that go over budget are signs that you need a software package to run your business. From customer relationship management (CRM) and 3D configurators to project management and inventory control, there’s a software for that. And the benefits are out of this world.
Month: April 2020
Shed Builder Suppliers and COVID-19
The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continues to restrict movement and contact, impacting businesses throughout the country. That includes suppliers who provide the materials and services shed builders need. Still, say some suppliers, the industry is doing its best to adapt and serve its customers’ needs, despite the pandemic.
Paycheck Protection Program Resumes in Face of COVID-19
Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today on the resumption of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP): “We are pleased that President Trump has signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which provides critical additional funding for American workers and small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.”
Tuff Shed Builds Garage for Emergency Worker COVID-19 Testing
Tuff Shed’s Denver, Colorado, team recently helped out the local Children’s Hospital in the fight against COVID-19. The company says the hospital reached out with an urgent need for a building to help support drive-through testing for emergency workers. With the growing number of cases in the state, they wanted to put the new facility to use within two to three days.
Maintaining Business Through Maintenance
How important, we may wonder from time to time, is regular equipment maintenance to the functioning of a shed shop and its delivery equipment? The answer definitely varies in the details from shop to shop, but the bottom line ultimately reflects the solid results derived from ongoing maintenance.
Shed Paint Supplier Joins Fight Against COVID-19
A&L Paint, which sells coatings, exterior and interior paint to the shed industry, has joined the fight against COVID-19. In March, it began manufacturing hand sanitizer instead of the usual products it creates and sells.
A Higher-Quality Customer Experience
Dan Post and Paul Riley got started in the shed-building industry at early ages with Post Woodworking Sheds, which was established in 1962. The company has come a long way, and the changes in Post’s product line has been a natural progression.
Virtual Events Offered to Help Shed Businesses
Two marketing firms with ties to the shed-building industry, YDOP and Rosewood Marketing, are hosting webinars and online roundtables to help businesses get through the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips to Creating an Aspirational Shed
While the trend of aspirational sheds continues to grow, many homeowners may be looking for an outdoor structure that fits their unique vision. Whether the goal is transforming a shed into a creative outlet, unique getaway, or dedicated work space, there are special factors to consider to ensure a successful build.
Managing On-Site Projects
On-site construction for sheds has its own unique set of challenges. I’d like to cover those here and give some tips for success.For some shops, this is the only way they build. Other shops only do shop-built and do not offer on-site. And then there are the shops that do both.
