Navigating Success in the Shed Industry With all the acronyms swirling in my head—SEO (search engine optimization), CRM (client relationship management), ERP (enterprise resource planning), and more—one acronym stands out: GPS. Without Googling it (a phrase that has become a staple in our daily lives), do you know what GPS[Read More…]
Past Issues
Shed Connections and Solutions
Charles Hutchins doesn’t just sell sheds. He gets to know his customers and provides the backyard solutions they want and need. Charles Hutchins is probably a familiar name. He’s a regular columnist in Shed Business Journal, and he owns and operates Shed-N-Carport Pro in Radcliff, Kentucky, with his wife, Deidra.[Read More…]
The Customer is Always Right?
How Shed Experts Handle Far-Fetched Requests and Complaints When your profession revolves around outdoor structures, customer service counts from start to finish. Still, some end-users can have unreasonable expectations or grievances that call for creative solutions and negotiations on occasion. Let’s take a closer look at whether the customer is[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
IIn 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…]
Business Owners Report Improving Conditions
Contributing Most to the Rise Were Reports of Better Business Conditions and That It Is a Good Time to Expand The National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the[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…]
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…]
Rollin Mini Barns Launches Brand New Website
Rollin Mini Barns, an Indiana-based custom storage solution company, launched a brand-new website this month aimed to showcase their expanding portfolio of portable buildings. According to The Journal of Consumer Research, the self-storage market is expected to grow to more than $72 billion by 2029. The launch reflects the company’s[Read More…]
Digital Shed Builder Launches Offline Shed Designer
Digital Shed Builder has just launched their new configurator that functions without the use of the internet. Designed for dealers and builders who have a computer but prefer to operate without the internet, this new design tool helps them assist customers through the decision-making process of selecting and/or designing a[Read More…]
