When does a home office not feel like home? When it’s trapped in a dark basement. People are still working from home, but some don’t even have a window. That’s where a tiny office with big windows that lets in natural sunlight would be perfect. Amy Heinrick from Old Hickory[Read More…]
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Put One Foot in Front of the Other
When I typically plan my article thoughts out, sometimes the topic comes to me easily, or it’s about the season that I am in. For some reason, this one seems a little tougher than the other articles that I have written. Please do not mistake this as complaining, as I[Read More…]
Out of the Rut
“How’s your month looking?” “Well… not as good as I’d like.”“Oh yeah? What do you mean?”“I guess we’re just bumping along, trying to make it work. I can’t seem to get out of a below-average sales month.” Sound familiar? It’s a conversation I’ve had recently—and maybe one you’ve had too.[Read More…]
Survey Shows Diverging Industry-Specific Small Business Optimism
NFIB’s quarterly survey focuses on the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. The NFIB Research Center recently released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.Shed Business Journal is sharing these survey results because the shed industry touches on all these topics in many ways.[Read More…]
Recent Haul
Shed haulers are a special breed, and the industry would go nowhere without them. Shed Business Journal put out a call for photos of recent hauls, and Michael Allen from The Shed Mover of Atco, New Jersey, responded. You can see the action of its state-of-the-art, fully hydraulic trailer with[Read More…]
Poor Leadership, Heavy Workloads Top Contributors to Workplace Burnout
A recent SHRM study found 30 percent of U.S. workers would take a pay cut to receive better support for their mental health at work. SHRM, the authority on all things work, workers, and the workplace, launched new research addressing the critical mental health needs of employees worldwide during Mental Health Awareness[Read More…]
Attitude, Adaptability, and Attention to Detail
In the ever-evolving world of shed sales and delivery, it’s easy to overlook the crucial role of the hauler—the person behind the wheel, behind the Mule, and behind the scenes, making sure each structure gets where it needs to go. In this article, I sat down with Dwane Fowler, a[Read More…]
Small Businesses and Technology
Relationship shown between adopting new technologies and competitiveness in the marketplace. Many small business owners, including those in the shed industry, are constantly looking for a way to stay ahead of the competition. According to NFIB’s Small Business and Technology Survey, the use of updated technology affects production and opportunities.[Read More…]
NSRA Membership is Here!
RTO association takes the next step with formal memberships that offer real, tangible benefits. The National Shed Rental Association has proudly served the shed industry for decades. With appreciation for the vision and dedication of our founders, we reflect on 14 years of steady growth — built on a foundation[Read More…]
Seven Keys to Strengthening Engagement in the Workplace
What are leaders and managers to do when they see low levels of engagement among employees? Imagine with me for a moment that you have hired what you believe to be a “rock-star-potential” employee for your business. He brings incredible talent to your team: experience, transformational ideas, a stellar track[Read More…]
