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…]
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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…]
Shed Inventory Musings
How did we arrive at the current shed inventory model, and how is it evolving? In the shed industry, there looms a persistent, weighty thought—the substantial costs associated with maintaining inventory. As I reflect on my nearly 13-year journey from my initial introduction to the shed business, eight of which[Read More…]
A Shed Wife Conversation with LeAnn Burkholder
Sitting down with LeAnn Burkholder felt like catching up with an old friend. Her warmth and candor made it easy to dive into a discussion about her life, her work in the shed industry, and the journey that has brought her to where she is today. SHED WIFE: LeAnn, your[Read More…]
‘Grow or Die’: Myth or Reality?
Business growth must be intentional and serve your intended end goal. Many of you have heard and even used the phrase “grow or die” as a motivational call to continued growth in business. It has been used to inspire and motivate our quest to continued progress, to never letting up,[Read More…]
Riding the Business Bus
How is a shed business like a bus trip? The answer might surprise you. Starting and operating a successful business can be both a terrifying and thrilling experience, not unlike the bus ride I experienced many years ago through the Serra do Mar mountains of South America in the middle[Read More…]
Trade Programs and the Shed Industry
A glimpse into what high school and college programs can offer shed builders—and what builders can offer back. You’ve probably heard about, or encountered, the lack of skilled workers in the U.S. labor market.That includes fewer workers skilled in carpentry and construction necessary to build sheds and other portable structures.[Read More…]
