NFIB’s quarterly survey focuses on the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. The NFIB Research Center recently released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries.Shed Business Journal is sharing these survey results because the shed industry touches on all these topics in many ways.[Read More…]
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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…]
Small Businesses and Technology
Relationship shown between adopting new technologies and competitiveness in the marketplace. Many small business owners, including those in the shed industry, are constantly looking for a way to stay ahead of the competition. According to NFIB’s Small Business and Technology Survey, the use of updated technology affects production and opportunities.[Read More…]
NSRA Membership is Here!
RTO association takes the next step with formal memberships that offer real, tangible benefits. The National Shed Rental Association has proudly served the shed industry for decades. With appreciation for the vision and dedication of our founders, we reflect on 14 years of steady growth — built on a foundation[Read More…]
Seven Keys to Strengthening Engagement in the Workplace
What are leaders and managers to do when they see low levels of engagement among employees? Imagine with me for a moment that you have hired what you believe to be a “rock-star-potential” employee for your business. He brings incredible talent to your team: experience, transformational ideas, a stellar track[Read More…]
A Shed Wife Conversation with Erica Goodnight
Union Grove Lumber CEO and co-owner talks about legacy, family, and the ‘sawdust in her veins.’ In the heart of Harmony, North Carolina, Union Grove Lumber operates as more than just a family-owned lumber wholesale company. It’s a legacy, a mission, and a labor of love. Recently, I had the[Read More…]
Knowledge is Power!
What are you doing to address the knowledge gaps that may be holding you back from reaching the next level? “Shed school is in session!”But wait—who is the teacher? That may depend on our perspective. I can remember attending Sunday School in my 20s, where the teacher had us work[Read More…]
Knoxville Bound!
Be in the know and prepared for the upcoming Shed Builder Expo in Tennessee, Sept. 24-25. Are you ready to head to Knoxville? Why? Because the industry’s premier trade show, Shed Builder Expo will take place Sept. 24-25 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Tennessee, over two days at the[Read More…]
A Century of Supply
For 100 years, Dairyman’s Supply Company has supplied industries, transitioning from dairy farmers to shed/portable building manufacturers. It’s no secret that it’s not easy for businesses to last. The average staying power for companies in the United States has dropped to 12 to 15 years. According to the U.S. Bureau[Read More…]
Carport Roofs: Vertical Styles
Not all carport roof styles are the same, so when a customer decides to add metal carports to their property, it’s important to make sure they understand the carport roof style best for their needs. When it comes to protecting vehicles from the elements, a metal roof carport offers a[Read More…]
