NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points in November to 99.0 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, six increased, three decreased, and one was unchanged.An increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed most to the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index rose three points from October to 91. An increase in[Read More…]
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Northwest Sheds Introduces Refreshed Line of Wood Storage Sheds
Northwest Sheds (NW Sheds), one of Western Washington’s established storage shed manufacturers, introduced a refreshed range of custom wood storage sheds designed to meet the varied space and terrain needs of homeowners throughout the region. The initiative focuses on practical configurations, adaptable layouts, and materials suited to the Pacific Northwest’s changing weather. The[Read More…]
Sheds For Less Direct Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Sheds For Less Direct, an online retailer of storage sheds, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in business.Since 2006, the company has been delivering storage sheds and outdoor structures to customers across the country, providing a wide range of materials and solutions for every need. “Our goal has always been to[Read More…]
Swiss Krono Group Buys Collins Pine Company
Collins Pine Company and the SWISS KRONO Group report the successful closing of the sale of Collins Pine Company’s particleboard and engineered wood siding manufacturing facilities in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This closing marks the final step in the transaction announced on May 30 and represents a significant milestone for both[Read More…]
Stor-Mor Partners with Shed Ramps
Stor-Mor Portable Buildings has partnered with Shed Ramps to offer its customers strong, safe ramp systems. In addition, the company says that when customers purchase Shed Ramps through Stor-Mor, 15 percent of every sale is donated directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Stor-Mor says that every customer who adds a[Read More…]
Shed Geek Makes Strategic Shift, Launches Shed Geek Consulting
Shed Geek has made a strategic transition in its business model, formally concluding its partnership with its previous marketing partners effective Sept. 1. The move reflects Shed Geek’s continued focus on improving client outcomes and building stronger, more transparent collaborations across the shed industry. Shed Geek founder Shannon Latham says[Read More…]
Sequioa Offering Aluminum Shed Ramps
One challenge shed owners often face is how to get wheeled objects up into their shed. When a shed has a floor system that elevates it off the ground 8 to 10 inches, that can be tough. For those who drive their lawnmower or quad into their shed, ramps are[Read More…]
Urban Sheds Brings High-Quality, Custom-Built Sheds to Reno, Nevada
Urban Sheds, a provider of premium, custom-built sheds crafted with exceptional quality and local expertise, recently opened its newest location in Reno, Nevada. Led by founder Jeremy Horning and featuring the skilled craftsmanship of local builder Elijah Grimm, this expansion brings Urban Sheds’ commitment to durable, beautifully designed storage sheds[Read More…]
Shed Business Climate Survey (October 2025 Survey Results)
In the latest survey of shed businesses, more companies experienced an increase in new orders compared to the previous month. This is a positive indicator as the selling season begins to wind down in some regions of the country. However, when comparing year over year results, fewer companies were as[Read More…]
Small Business Optimism Declines
NFIB index falls two points in September but remains above 52-year average. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.0 points in September to 98.8. This was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to 100,[Read More…]
