Best option for the money, ‘Never let us down,’ owner says. When Brian Birdwell, owner and CEO of Birdwell Towing & Shed Moving Services in Rogersville, Alabama, looks for equipment, he’s looking for value and reliability. “We use a Ram 3500 dually because it’s the best option for the money,”[Read More…]
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Have You Looked at this Lately?
Some commonly overlooked hauling equipment maintenance. When was the last time you thoroughly inspected your shed-hauling equipment? If it’s been quite a while, you’re not alone. Maintenance is one of those things that you keep putting off until something unexpectedly breaks down. Maintaining your machine in excellent condition is a[Read More…]
How to Start a Shed Lot Business
A step-by-step guide to build a strong foundation for long-term success. Starting a shed lot business can be a rewarding and profitable venture, but like any business, success requires careful planning, financial considerations, and the willingness to adapt. Whether you’re considering a consignment model (where a manufacturer provides inventory and[Read More…]
Nothing Changes Unless Something Changes
Set big goals, dream bigger, become comfortable with being uncomfortable. In my opinion, the stars are lining up to make 2025 the best year for me and others in the shed industry to date. With that being said, I would like to reflect on a couple of things that I[Read More…]
Build of the Issue—Construction Begins on Animal Sanctuary Educational Facility
Catherine’s Learning Barn—the sanctuary’s first educational facility—celebrates a barn raising. Shed Business Journal is a publication for folks in the portable storage industry, and the Build of Issue normally focuses on some type of shed or related building. However, sometimes a build comes around that transcends the portable aspect of[Read More…]
Making the Cut: Table Saws
For shed builders, the components that contribute to the finished product can also impact the people who utilize them each day. That happens to be the case for the table saws that are needed to complete these outdoor structures. In this article, Shed Business Journal spoke with two sources to[Read More…]
Listen Up: Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is preventable if more construction-related employees wear hearing protection. The facts sound bad. The problem is, though, that the workers who are impacted have a hard time hearing the facts. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Because of this: There are more than 8.2 million construction[Read More…]
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Does your shed business have photos, blogs, or even product patents that need to be protected from usage infringement? What is intellectual property (IP)? In business, including the shed-building industry, the most common intellectual property involves brand trademarks, copyrights on creative expressions (marketing copy, photos, etc.), and patents on new[Read More…]
Shed Stories
The shed builder business is rife with amusing stories, peculiar customization, and interesting interactions with customers. Just because you have a garage does not guarantee a clutter-free life. Every shed builder understands and lives by this and knows a well-built prefab shed can be quite attractive and conducive for not[Read More…]
Does Your Website Represent Your Brand?
Your website is often the first point of contact potential customers have with your shed business, and as we know, first impressions matter. As soon as they land on your site, you want to show potential customers exactly what your brand is all about. That’s why brand representation is such[Read More…]
