SBA will restructure to eliminate wasteful spending, restore mission of empowering small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its plans for an agency-wide reorganization in March. To return to its founding mission of empowering small businesses, like those involved in the shed industry, and to restore accountability to taxpayers, the[Read More…]
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Small Business Optimism Declines
The Optimism Index declined by 3.3 points in March, falling just below the 51-year average of 98. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell just below the 51-year average in March and taxes ranked as one of the single most important problems facing small business owners. The Uncertainty Index decreased by eight[Read More…]
Shed Business In Action: Woodland Sheds’ Amish Selection
Maryland-based Amish shed and furniture sales company has been in business for more than 40 years. Woodland Sheds in Bishopville, Maryland, sells Amish storage sheds, rents storage pods, and offers over 7,000 pieces of Amish furniture. The company has been in business for more than 40 years, and Chase Woodland[Read More…]
Carport Roofs: Regular-Standard
Regular carport roofing is a common and economical optionfor protecting vehicles and outdoor equipment. Not all carport roof styles are the same, so when a customer decides to add metal carports to their property, it’s important to make sure they understand the carport roof style best for their needs. When[Read More…]
Rig of the Issue: Ram 3500 Dually
Best option for the money, ‘Never let us down,’ owner says. When Brian Birdwell, owner and CEO of Birdwell Towing & Shed Moving Services in Rogersville, Alabama, looks for equipment, he’s looking for value and reliability. “We use a Ram 3500 dually because it’s the best option for the money,”[Read More…]
Build of the Issue—Construction Begins on Animal Sanctuary Educational Facility
Catherine’s Learning Barn—the sanctuary’s first educational facility—celebrates a barn raising. Shed Business Journal is a publication for folks in the portable storage industry, and the Build of Issue normally focuses on some type of shed or related building. However, sometimes a build comes around that transcends the portable aspect of[Read More…]
Listen Up: Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is preventable if more construction-related employees wear hearing protection. The facts sound bad. The problem is, though, that the workers who are impacted have a hard time hearing the facts. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Because of this: There are more than 8.2 million construction[Read More…]
Small Businesses Remain Optimistic, But Uncertainty Rising on Main Street
Small business owners report few skilled applicants in January for their open positions. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reports that its Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8. This is the third consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose[Read More…]
CR Sheds Building Dreams in Tennessee
Local operation helps with a Christmas surprise and makes a food truck dream come true.
Creative Structures
Sales director for builder in Kentucky shares two unique shed/portable structure creations.
