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…]
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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…]
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…]
Build of the Issue: Tiny Office
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…]
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…]
Carport Roofs: Vertical Styles
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 roof carport offers a[Read More…]
Above and Beyond
Handi Houses of Fayetteville has one goal: to provide the highest quality structures and services available in the portable building industry. “We take pride in our builds and offer on-site building options for many of our customer products,” the company says. To accomplish this, Handi Houses of Fayetteville’s staff goes[Read More…]
Department of Labor Updates OSHA Penalty Guidelines
Penalty adjustments aim to 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[Read More…]
Small Business Optimism Remains Steady
The Optimism Index declines slightly but remains above the 51-year average of 98. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reports that its Small Business Optimism Index remained relatively steady in June, slipping just 0.2 of a point to 98.6, but still above the 51-year average of 98. The biggest contributor to[Read More…]
Labor Quality Remains a Top Problem for Small Businesses
Job openings were the highest in the construction, manufacturing, and transportation industries. The National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) June jobs report found that 36 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in June, up two points from May. “Despite the slowing labor market, many[Read More…]
