Lumber inventories at the wholesale, retail, and manufacturing levels remained flat during the July-August period. Buyers continued their pattern of buying just what they need and expected prompt deliveries. This low inventory scenario has the potential for adding volatility to the lumber market going into the third quarter of this[Read More…]
Past Issues
Down the Drain (Part 2)
The job had gone reasonably well that morning, so after a quick lunch I got back to work. I finished the floor, quickly stood the walls, stood trusses, installed the decking, and finished both ends with trim by a few minutes before 5:30 that evening with Rick’s help. Rick installed[Read More…]
Directory Listings
Siri, what is the number for Rob’s Repair? That’s the sound of someone “looking up a business” in the world we live in today. For many folks, the days of letting “your fingers do the walking” through the paper yellow pages to find a phone number are a thing of[Read More…]
Do You Have Systems in Place to Stay Organized?
“A bad system will beat a good person every time.” — W. Edwards Deming Over the years, I have discovered the real importance of developing a system for all situations in my shed business in order to stay organized. A system when it comes to the sales process, processing the[Read More…]
Measuring ROI of Marketing & Advertising
Traditional marketing and advertising campaigns—including billboards, brochures, and print or TV ads—are still highly effective. But how effective are your ads? Are you seeing a good response and return on your investment? Here are some ways you can measure traditional marketing and advertising: 1. Unique Phone Numbers If you place[Read More…]
Selling Sheds as More Than a Simple Storage Unit
Building professionals have long used the expression “form follows function” to justify a drab design for a more functional building, like an office or warehouse. This type of thinking explains why so many sheds have historically been designed as simple storage units. Today, more and more buyers are viewing sheds[Read More…]
Sturdy Flooring
As a shed builder, you know how important it is to ensure each part of a structure is built with precision and quality. But have you considered how vital it is for a shed floor to be built properly and sturdily? If the floor isn’t built right, the quality of[Read More…]
Training the Trainers
As much as we’d all like to keep a successful shed-building team together forever, it’s just not possible. One builder might be ready to retire. Another may find a new job. Or, most desirable, your business grows and you need to hire new builders. That means you have to train[Read More…]
Sheds in a 3D World
Russ Whitney was never involved in 3D technology before he founded a company in 2012 specializing in just that, but the world of 3D design has always fascinated him. So, after a lengthy career in the computer software industry, he decided to fill what he saw as a niche in[Read More…]
Shed Financing Consolidation
According to Investopedia.com, companies consolidate with other businesses for several reasons. Among them are to stimulate growth, gain an edge on their competition, increase market share, or impact supply chains. It’s no different when a player in the shed-building industry consolidates with a competitor. And, according to Phil Falls, CEO[Read More…]
