Health insurance can be overwhelming, especially for small business owners like many of those in the shed industry. But the benefits can outweigh the challenges, especially when you learn more about offering health insurance for your employees. During the webinar, “Health Insurance 101 for Small Business Owners and Startups,” presented[Read More…]
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Mobeno Solar Solutions Secures U.S. Patent Allowance for Zula Ventilation System
Mobeno Solar Solutions reports that it has been granted an official patent allowance of its innovative Zula Ventilation system. Designed to optimize air circulation and improve air quality, Zula offers an efficient, environmentally responsible alternative to conventional cooling methods. “This milestone represents more than just patent approval—it’s a testament to[Read More…]
Mead Lumber’s Taake wins Triad’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
Triad (Merrick Machine Company) has honored Jeff Taake, vice president of manufacturing and commercial sales, regional manager for Mead Lumber in Nebraska, with its 2026 Triad Lifetime Achievement Award. The company says Taake is a man whose dedication, vision, and impact have shaped not only his company but the entire[Read More…]
Small Business Economic Trends Survey Shows Decline
The shed industry spans many different business aspects, and the recent industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends report released by the NFIB Research Center covers four related industries: construction, manufacturing, retail, and services. The data from this report will help shed business operators determine where they stand in terms of[Read More…]
OSHA Highlights Safe Construction Practices
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held its 13th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction event May 4-8. The nationwide event focuses on preventing falls, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training, and[Read More…]
Building from the Inside Out
Most shed businesses are built to survive. The owner shows up every day, keeps things moving, puts out fires, and hopes the numbers work at the end of the month. That’s not criticism; it’s just reality for many operators across the industry. But surviving and building something sustainable are two[Read More…]
The Leadership Signal
I am writing this month’s column from a cabin in Highland County, Virginia, in the sort of surroundings that seem increasingly rare in modern life. Our cabin sits in the heart of one of America’s radio quiet zones, where cell phone service is almost nonexistent. Broadcast signals are limited. The[Read More…]
The Lift: Shed Business Marketing
This edition’s column has been a tough one. As I often say, there is no shortage of opportunity, ideas, or direction in the shed industry. That’s the problem when I sit down to write; there are too many good topics competing for attention. Each time I start a column, I[Read More…]
Boring Wins
The manufacturers with the best margins usually look the least ambitious quarter to quarter. The biggest operational improvements rarely begin as big decisions. The most enviable manufacturers are those that look the most boring and understated from the outside. They aren’t running big programs. They aren’t making big claims. They’re[Read More…]
RTO Advertising Statutes
Let’s talk about rent-to-own advertising statutes, which are often overlooked but have recently come into the compliance crosshairs. You already know that when you begin operations in a new state, you should verify that your lease contract complies with that state’s requirements. This is one thing that seems to come[Read More…]
