The tariff impact on the shed industry has become a major concern for business owners and their overall business strategies. A lot can happen in the shed industry on any given day. In 2025, that day came in April, when President Trump moved to impose higher tariffs on trading partners[Read More…]
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Union Grove Lumber Celebrates 40 Years in Business
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 Building Blocks The anniversary[Read More…]
What Will Work Look Like in the Future
The future of the workplace is rapidly evolving, and two new research reports from the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) offer a comprehensive road map for business leaders, including those in the shed industry, on how to better navigate the complexities of the modern workplace. The findings from the[Read More…]
Heading Back to the Shed Lot
A good shed sales strategy must be constantly evolving. And after many years away from direct sales, I decided to step back in. 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[Read More…]
Bankruptcy 101
Rent-to-own customer bankruptcy can catch even the most experienced shed sales operators off guard. Picture this: 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[Read More…]
Pricing Challenge: Predicting Lumber and Steel
Lumber and steel prices in 2026 remain difficult to predict, and few economists would characterize the past 12 months as a period of economic stability. Forecasting has never been easy. Frequently changing tariff rates, ongoing affordability issues, and general market uncertainty have made it especially difficult to predict market behavior.[Read More…]
Early Purchase Options
I spend a lot of my practice helping companies review their lease agreements and update their procedures in order to stay compliant with the applicable statutes and case law. This process is not foolproof, and no lease agreement ever written can stop you from being targeted by disgruntled customers or[Read More…]
Passion for Sheds and Much More
When you drive along Virginia Avenue in Williamsport, Maryland, you’ll notice what looks like a shed dealer’s lot. When you turn into the driveway, you see a house-like office set back, surrounded by sheds, gazeboes, pergolas, and other outdoor structures. But when you park and begin to explore, you soon[Read More…]
The Heart of Business
In a rapidly expanding portable building industry, product lines evolve, markets shift, and competition grows stronger every year. Yet for us, there is one constant that has defined the company since its inception: its people. From manufacturing floors to dealer lots to the last mile of delivery, we built our[Read More…]
What Is Your Data Telling You?
If your car’s check engine light turned on today, what would it actually tell you? Not much—just that something is wrong. It’s only when a mechanic plugs in the diagnostic tool and reads the underlying data that the real story becomes clear. The issue might be minor, or it might[Read More…]
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