Reaching 40 years in business is no small feat. To stand strong for four decades is a blessing worth celebrating. And what better way to celebrate than with a good old-fashioned fish fry? That’s what Union Grove Lumber did in Harmony, North Carolina, to celebrate. The anniversary event, sponsored by[Read More…]
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April/May 2026
What Will Work Look Like in the Future
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, recently released two pivotal research reports, offering a comprehensive road map for business leaders, including those in the shed industry, to better navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. The findings from the highly anticipated annual reports, 2026 State of the Workplace and[Read More…]
Heading Back to the Shed Lot
Yes, it’s been quite some time since I last sold a shed—long before the COVID boom, in fact. I had the unfortunate timing of closing my last shed lot just before the frenzy. While I still receive inquiries, I typically hand off leads to my shed-builder and -seller friends nearby.[Read More…]
Bankruptcy 101
Your new rent-to-own company is thriving. Business is strong, customers are satisfied, and operations are running smoothly. Then one day, you open your mailbox to find a notice of bankruptcy from a reliable customer who has been making regular payments for months. What should you do next? Despite a positive[Read More…]
Pricing Challenge: Predicting Lumber and Steel
Few economists would characterize the past 12 months as a period of economic stability. Forecasting has never been easy. Frequently changing tariff rates, continuing affordability issues, and general market uncertainty have made it especially difficult to predict what the markets will do. That’s especially true for materials that affect the[Read More…]
