CEO Jonathan Ulrich says of his new leadership team, “These five stood apart as individuals who can take my vision from an idea and execute it into reality. We are at a point where strong leadership is vital to the continued growth and success of Ulrich and Chris, Ken, Brad, Luis, and Verlin bring the operational and leadership skills needed for these roles.
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Successful and Unprepared
In this second column in a series on business planning and growth from Blythe CPAs & Advisors, we’re getting personal. The link between your personal and business financial life is inseparable, and they need to work in concert.
Guide to Using Email to Grow Your Business
Consider incorporating your email list into your broader digital marketing efforts. Email marketing is a great way to engage with potential customers, gain valuable insights from past customers, and improve brand awareness and local reputation.
Montana Shed Center Expands
Montana Shed Center, based in Great Falls, has expanded its offerings to include fully finished cabins. The company is also now providing structures in Wyoming and Idaho.
Turn Adversity into an Opportunity
Only by God’s Grace have I been able to turn the adversity in my life into opportunities. I have always been able to find my way around roadblocks and hurdles that would’ve stopped me completely if I didn’t have the right attitude and mindset.
Q&A: Windows and Accessories
What sets one shed apart from another? For customers looking to make a shed their own, windows and accessories add a personal, unique touch. Shed Builder Magazine communicated with Thomas Slack, a partner in Shed Windows and More in Longs, South Carolina, about shed windows and accessories, and the business, since the company “provides everything you need to build a portable building except the wood.”
COVID-19 Providing Shed Industry Bump?
When states began shutting down businesses and posting stay-at-home orders to combat the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the economy took an understandable dive. Some businesses have closed, and many are still struggling to stay afloat. However, for some shed builders and dealers, the pandemic seems to have contributed to increased sales.
Shed Lot Organization/Appearance for Sales
Charles Hutchins operates Shed-N-Carport Pro in Radcliff, Kentucky, and Scott Vallie owns Huntsville Portable Buildings & Carports in Texas. Each uses sales lots to attract customers and sell portable structures built by various manufacturers. And each has found that certain shed placement and lot appearance have an impact on sales.
Software Organization for Sheds
Lost information, inventory that disappears, and orders that go over budget are signs that you need a software package to run your business. From customer relationship management (CRM) and 3D configurators to project management and inventory control, there’s a software for that. And the benefits are out of this world.
Shed Builder Suppliers and COVID-19
The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continues to restrict movement and contact, impacting businesses throughout the country. That includes suppliers who provide the materials and services shed builders need. Still, say some suppliers, the industry is doing its best to adapt and serve its customers’ needs, despite the pandemic.
