Union Grove Lumber CEO and co-owner talks about legacy, family, and the ‘sawdust in her veins.’ In the heart of Harmony, North Carolina, Union Grove Lumber operates as more than just a family-owned lumber wholesale company. It’s a legacy, a mission, and a labor of love. Recently, I had the[Read More…]
Past Issues
Knowledge is Power!
What are you doing to address the knowledge gaps that may be holding you back from reaching the next level? “Shed school is in session!”But wait—who is the teacher? That may depend on our perspective. I can remember attending Sunday School in my 20s, where the teacher had us work[Read More…]
Knoxville Bound!
Be in the know and prepared for the upcoming Shed Builder Expo in Tennessee, Sept. 24-25. Are you ready to head to Knoxville? Why? Because the industry’s premier trade show, Shed Builder Expo will take place Sept. 24-25 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Tennessee, over two days at the[Read More…]
A Century of Supply
For 100 years, Dairyman’s Supply Company has supplied industries, transitioning from dairy farmers to shed/portable building manufacturers. It’s no secret that it’s not easy for businesses to last. The average staying power for companies in the United States has dropped to 12 to 15 years. According to the U.S. Bureau[Read More…]
Tales from the Haul
Shed sales may be the first step in the process, but it takes special skills to get these structures to their destination — not to mention the additional relocations and reclamations that happen. Here are some recollections that stand out for those who know what it takes to haul these[Read More…]
Point A to Point B
For shed companies, a variety of factors go into determining the best, and most profitable, way to move their products from Point A to Point B.The size and makeup of the company, the footprint of their delivery reach, and the sizes of the sheds being hauled all play a role.[Read More…]
Effective Financial Management
Effective financial management is the backbone of every successful business, including those related to the shed industry.It encompasses essential practices like strategic bookkeeping, accurate projections, and understanding financial statements. Owners and entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their financial foundation and make data-driven decisions that drive sustainable growth use effective financial[Read More…]
Google Ads Strategy
Google Ads is the search platform powered by Google that allows businesses, like those in the shed industry, to advertise your products and services to people who are actively searching on Google and other Google properties for the products and services that you offer. Google Ads has a “low barrier”[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…]
Put One Foot in Front of the Other
When I typically plan my article thoughts out, sometimes the topic comes to me easily, or it’s about the season that I am in. For some reason, this one seems a little tougher than the other articles that I have written. Please do not mistake this as complaining, as I[Read More…]
