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…]
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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…]
How Small Businesses Can Recover When Disaster Strikes
Experts Say It’s Important to Plan Ahead and Develop a Support Network Natural disasters, economic shocks, and unforeseen crises can devastate small businesses, such as many operations in the shed industry. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), 90 percent of companies fail within two years of being struck[Read More…]
Rollin Mini Barns Launches Brand New Website
Rollin Mini Barns, an Indiana-based custom storage solution company, launched a brand-new website this month aimed to showcase their expanding portfolio of portable buildings. According to The Journal of Consumer Research, the self-storage market is expected to grow to more than $72 billion by 2029. The launch reflects the company’s[Read More…]
Digital Shed Builder Launches Offline Shed Designer
Digital Shed Builder has just launched their new configurator that functions without the use of the internet. Designed for dealers and builders who have a computer but prefer to operate without the internet, this new design tool helps them assist customers through the decision-making process of selecting and/or designing a[Read More…]
LP Building Solutions Names Tony Hamill as Chief Operating Officer
LP Building Solutions (LP) announced the appointment of Tony Hamill as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, effective June 30, 2025. “As we execute our long-term growth strategy, I am pleased to appoint Tony to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer,” said LP President Jason Ringblom. “With over[Read More…]
LP Building Solutions Names Jason Ringblom President
LP Building Solutions (LP) announced the appointment of Executive Vice President, General Manager of Siding Jason Ringblom to the newly created role of President, overseeing all manufacturing and commercial operations. This leadership transition is part of LP’s long-term succession planning, ensuring continuity of strong leadership and positioning the company for[Read More…]
Sequoia Sheds Offers Newly Designed, Larger Storage Solutions
Storage sheds over 120 square feet require a building permit throughout most of California. Sequoia Sheds, a shed builder local to Tehama County, has followed suit, building sheds below the building permit limit. However, they are now offering structures over the previous limit. These larger sheds, in sizes ranging between[Read More…]
Poor Leadership, Heavy Workloads Top Contributors to Workplace Burnout
A recent SHRM study found 30 percent of U.S. workers would take a pay cut to receive better support for their mental health at work. SHRM, the authority on all things work, workers, and the workplace, launched new research addressing the critical mental health needs of employees worldwide during Mental Health Awareness[Read More…]
