Charles Hutchins operates Shed-N-Carport Pro in Radcliff, Kentucky, and Scott Vallie owns Huntsville Portable Buildings & Carports in Texas. Each uses sales lots to attract customers and sell portable structures built by various manufacturers. And each has found that certain shed placement and lot appearance have an impact on sales.
Operations
Software Organization for Sheds
Lost information, inventory that disappears, and orders that go over budget are signs that you need a software package to run your business. From customer relationship management (CRM) and 3D configurators to project management and inventory control, there’s a software for that. And the benefits are out of this world.
Maintaining Business Through Maintenance
How important, we may wonder from time to time, is regular equipment maintenance to the functioning of a shed shop and its delivery equipment? The answer definitely varies in the details from shop to shop, but the bottom line ultimately reflects the solid results derived from ongoing maintenance.
Tips to Creating an Aspirational Shed
While the trend of aspirational sheds continues to grow, many homeowners may be looking for an outdoor structure that fits their unique vision. Whether the goal is transforming a shed into a creative outlet, unique getaway, or dedicated work space, there are special factors to consider to ensure a successful build.
Focus on the Future to Maximize Business Value
“Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.” — Walt Disney I came across this quote on a recent family vacation to Disney World and thought it was an appropriate introduction for a series of articles on the financial aspects for[Read More…]
Historic Marketing Strategy
Like a lot of the readers of Shed Builder Magazine, I run a family-owned storage shed business. With all of the competition these days, I have to continually look for creative ways to set our company apart. I try to come up with ideas that may not always be profitable, but what[Read More…]
Planning Your 2020 Marketing Budget?
If you’re like most shed builders, you don’t have an unlimited marketing budget. Here’s how to plan your marketing campaign to have the best impact.
Q&A: Looking at Lumber
Lumbermen Associates is a wholesale distributor with locations in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and Crewe, Virginia. At its 21-acre location in Bristol, the company ships 35 truckloads of lumber and sheet goods each day to a variety of customers, including lumber retailers, box, pallet, crating manufacturers, and shed builders. Lumbermen’s has remanning[Read More…]
Pine Hill Reaches Milestone
Shed builders, you have crafted a quality portable building and made a sale. Quickly, it sets in that you’ll need the means to transport this final product. In the year 2000, this challenge was brought to Dan Petersheim, owner of Pine Hill. Having been raised in farming and instilled with[Read More…]
What’s Your Unique Selling Proposition?
Unique Selling Proposition (USP) Definition: The factor or consideration presented by a seller as the reason that one product or service is different from and better than that of the competition —Entrepreneur.com As a shed professional, you like to think you have the best product out there. After all, doesn’t[Read More…]
