From Backyard to Business

Starting a business can be scary with all of the start up costs, how long before I will have a return on my investment? Will I be able to afford lease space? Ever considered starting up on a smaller budget?

Times are changing. Used to you’d startup a business in your garage. Now? It’s happening in sheds. These small buildings are unique in that they are cheap to finish out, extremely portable and cozy. A well-built shed isn’t just about storage space, it’s square footage with potential.

Side hustles, remote work and people building businesses from home have become more and more popular since the early 2000’s. The need for a quick set up to launch your new venture can spawn all sorts of ideas. Certainly one of the most cost effective is a shed. These can be purchased as a shell and finished out later, or fully customized with awning windows, special door sizes, electrical and interior finishes. Since there’s no concrete, dirtwork or utilities to worry about, the cost per square foot is drastically reduced for your startup shop.

And what kind of businesses are people starting in these sheds?

Honestly, just about everything.

We’ve seen hair salons, candle making workshops, pottery studios, podcasting, jewelry making shops, photography studios, personal training gyms, some are even transported from location to location, such food vendors or craft shops for county fairs - we could go on and on about the possibilities, the versatility is truly remarkable.

Just keep in mind that quality matters when putting your livelihood in a building, you want it to last. You want something that looks sharp, holds up to weather, and feels like a professional space from the moment you walk in. This is why we partner with Pineview Buildings - because they employ real craftsmen that build sheds the way one should. Solid construction. Smart design. Clean finishes. Then they do what you’d expect from a quality builder, they give you a 5 year craftsmanship warranty to go with it. Now that makes starting your business feel a whole lot less risky - and a whole lot more real.

So if you're sitting on an idea and a little extra yard space, maybe it's time to stop waiting and start building. You bring the hustle—we’ll bring the space.