NFIB index falls two points in September but remains above 52-year average. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.0 points in September to 98.8. This was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to 100,[Read More…]
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The Seven Shifts Framework
From tradesperson to business leader. Many new businesses are initiated when a skilled tradesperson decides to leave their position in their trade. Currently an employee for another entrepreneur, he wants to begin practicing that occupation under his own business name. Frequently, this transition is fueled by his desire for more[Read More…]
Shed Wife Interview with Tina Miller
Life, sheds, and art. I recently had the opportunity to talk to another Shed Wife, Tina Miller, about sheds, art, and husband/wife partnerships. Tina, let’s start at the beginning. How did you first get introduced to the shed world? My experiences with the shed world started back in 2008, when[Read More…]
Reflecting on Shed Week
A journey through 2025. As we enter the fourth quarter of 2025, I find myself reflecting on the inaugural Shed Week, which has now come and gone. I hope you were able to attend this exciting event, and if not, I sincerely hope you can join us next year. I[Read More…]
The Rise of Software in the Shed Industry
Why it’s no longer optional—and what comes next. Twenty years ago, most shed businesses ran on notebooks, phone calls, and instinct. Orders were tracked on clipboards, deliveries were scheduled by memory, and success depended on how quickly people could react when things went wrong. Today, that world is disappearing. Software[Read More…]
The Cedar Specialist
When Charles Meilleur shifted his family’s sawmill operation to building white cedar sheds, no one could have predicted the results. In 1945, Charles Meilleur’s great-grandfather bought a steam-powered mill in Kiamika, Quebec, Canada. As the years passed, his grandfather, and then his father took over the operation. Meilleur joined the[Read More…]
Shed Industry Q&A
Nine shed insiders share their perspectives on the industry. At the recent Shed Builder Expo, I had the opportunity to interview nine experts about the shed industry via Facebook Live.Each brought a unique perspective to the conversation: supply, manufacturing, sales, and delivery. And the conversations were enlightening about what the[Read More…]
Teachable Moments
Shed industry experts share what they have learned along the way. In any commercial setting, valuable lessons can lead to better success.That’s certainly true in the shed industry.And when professionals share the lessons they’ve learned with one another, that helps the overall industry.The following are fresh perspectives and lessons learned[Read More…]
Getting Floored
The right shed floor reduces callbacks, creates happy customers, and can be a protective barrier from the ground up. A sturdy shed will need a sturdy floor as a protective barrier to stand up to the daily grind. Vital for a shed’s longevity, the shed floor must be ready for[Read More…]
The Value of Financial Professionals
Eight in 10 small business owners say financial professionals drive smarter decisions. Small business owners feel more confident when partnering with a trusted financial advisor. That’s what a new study, “The Advantage of Advice: How Small Business Owners Navigate Growth, Retirement and Workplace Strategies,” shows. The study was conducted by[Read More…]
