What Coverage is Needed for Proper Protection Shed manufacturers and dealers are frequently asked by their customers, “What insurance does my shed need?” Their most common response is while coverage amount varies from policy to policy, with limitations on damages, most sheds on their property are protected under their homeowner’s[Read More…]
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Business Benefits from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
A look at some of what shed businesses can take advantage of in the legislation signed into law on July 4. On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law. The statute, passed by the 119th Congress, contains the president’s tax and spending policies[Read More…]
Social Media Business Success
Just 15 Minutes a Day Can Help Grow Your Shed Business Brand What do you think about when you hear the words “social media”? Depending on your experience, it can be good or bad, but one thing is true: it’s a powerful tool. Social media influences connections, ideas, and even[Read More…]
9 Places You Need Branding
Discover Nine Surprising Branding Opportunities for Your Shed Manufacturing Business Marketing your shed company helps build a steady stream of new leads, but the Internet’s already waist-deep in bland, AI-generated manufacturing marketing. Your shed company needs savvy tactics to stand out and catch the customer’s eye—now more than ever. But[Read More…]
Build of the Issue: Blue House Art Market
Artists Will Display and Sell Creations in Six 12 by 12 Sheds As Ada, Michigan, grows in both size and population, so does the community’s interest in sourcing and enjoying art. It’s proven that the arts improve the quality of life for people, contributes to the economic vitality of communities,[Read More…]
Are You Making a Lasting Impression?
Making a Great First Impression is Good—Making a Lasting One is Better “Almost everyone can make a good first impression, but only a few will make a good lasting impression.” — Sonya Parker From the beginning of my shed sales career, which spans 30 years, I was always self-aware of[Read More…]
Carport Roofs: Other Styles
Exploring Three Alternative Options Not all carport roof styles are the same, so when a customer decides to add metal carports to their property, it’s important to make sure they understand the carport roof style best for their needs. When it comes to protecting vehicles from the elements, a metal[Read More…]
NFIB: Small Business Hiring Challenges Ease Slightly but Remain Elevated
In 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 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 employers should be offered the opportunity to comply with regulations that[Read More…]