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…]
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The Value of Financial Professionals
Eight in 10 small business owners say financial professionals drive smarter decisions. Small business owners feel more confident when partnering with a trusted financial advisor. That’s what a new study, “The Advantage of Advice: How Small Business Owners Navigate Growth, Retirement and Workplace Strategies,” shows. The study was conducted by[Read More…]
Two-Story Studio Shed Building
Highly customized structure includes ADU with garage space. Anne and John Vernon live in Santa Rosa, California, on an absolutely stunning piece of property on the coast of California.What started as the need for an art studio expanded into a great ongoing relationship with Tuff Shed, according to the company. Anne sat down[Read More…]
Best Barns Supports Local Education with Donation
Pennsylvania-based DIY manufacturer donates a Handmade Haven Mini shed to Crawford Christian Academy. Best Barns, a DIY wooden storage shed kit manufacturer in Meadville, Pennsylvania, recently donated one of its premium Handmade Haven Mini sheds to Crawford Christian Academy. The donation is providing valuable hands-on learning experiences for students in the school’s newly[Read More…]
Build of the Issue: Blue House Art Market
Artists Will Display and Sell Creations in Six 12 by 12 Sheds As Ada, Michigan, grows in both size and population, so does the community’s interest in sourcing and enjoying art. It’s proven that the arts improve the quality of life for people, contributes to the economic vitality of communities,[Read More…]
Carport Roofs: Other Styles
Exploring Three Alternative Options 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 it comes to protecting vehicles from the elements, a metal[Read More…]
Department of Labor Updates OSHA Penalty Guidelines Support Small Businesses and Eliminate Workplace Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Field Operations Manual in an effort to minimize the burden on small businesses and increase prompt hazard abatement. “All employers should be offered the opportunity to comply with regulations that[Read More…]
How Small Businesses Can Recover When Disaster Strikes
Experts Say It’s Important to Plan Ahead and Develop a Support Network Natural disasters, economic shocks, and unforeseen crises can devastate small businesses, such as many operations in the shed industry. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), 90 percent of companies fail within two years of being struck[Read More…]
SHED BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY (August ’25 Results)
It has been exactly one year since Shed Business Journal began sending surveys and collecting data. And although the latest results may sound like a grim prediction—and may feel even more dramatic to experience—it is important to note that this latest survey shows an improvement from the August 2024 survey.[Read More…]
NFIB: Small Business Hiring Challenges Ease Slightly but Remain Elevated
In July, 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, down three points from June and the lowest level since December 2020, though still well above the monthly historical average of 25 percent, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) Jobs Report. In[Read More…]
