Shed rental returns presents such a problem for both manufacturers and RTO providers. While it is different for each party involved, it does still have negative ramifications for both.
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Market Encouraged by Current Supply/Demand Environment
2020 continued its strong start with builder confidence at a decade’s-high level. Building on strong mill order files and historically favorable lumber prices in Southern Pine and SPF studs, the market has a much better outlook than a year ago.
Aim for the Stars
A few years ago, we set out to see how many of our Economy-style sheds we could build in one day. These sheds are quite simple. I have built two in one day by myself a few times. The construction is similar to our Lofted Barns, until after you have[Read More…]
Focus on the Future to Maximize Business Value
“Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.” — Walt Disney I came across this quote on a recent family vacation to Disney World and thought it was an appropriate introduction for a series of articles on the financial aspects for[Read More…]
A Message from Shed Builder Magazine
In this time of worry and fear of the unknown, it is important that we remember Matthew 6:25-34 (NIV) where Jesus said, Do Not Worry. 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.[Read More…]
Shed Haulers Bash 2020 Set to Ride
The 3rd annual Shed Haulers Bash will take place March 20-21 in New Holland, Pennsylvania, at Petra Church. The event will be Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. The cover charge will be $10 per person, per day. Drivers who bring a hauling rig with truck and trailer will get[Read More…]
Historic Marketing Strategy
Like a lot of the readers of Shed Builder Magazine, I run a family-owned storage shed business. With all of the competition these days, I have to continually look for creative ways to set our company apart. I try to come up with ideas that may not always be profitable, but what[Read More…]
Planning Your 2020 Marketing Budget?
If you’re like most shed builders, you don’t have an unlimited marketing budget. Here’s how to plan your marketing campaign to have the best impact.
identiGrow Releases Updated Catalog
Virginia-based identiGrow, a company focused on helping customers provide identification for sheds, gazebos, lawn furniture and other outdoor structures and equipment, recently released an updated catalog featuring an expanded array of product lines. According to identiGrow’s president, Jonathan Lee, whose son Wendell works alongside him, one of its newest items[Read More…]
Woodtex Files for Bankruptcy
Woodtex LLC, a manufacturer of sheds and other structures based in Franklin, Tennessee, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Monday, March 2
