Posted by Jim | Posted in Small Business | Posted on 02-10-2009
Tags: beekeeper, Beekeeping, Garden Shed, garden sheds, garden storage sheds, Let's talk Sheds, Letstalksheds, Outdoor Sheds, shed storage, sheds, storage sheds, tuff shed
A large number of storage sheds and garden storage sheds are used for a small hobby or micro business space. Inventory, stocks, supplies and even office space are frequently created within sheds, instead of renting or taking up more space in the house.
As with the Bee Guy, he started with one shed for bulk supplies, boxes and frames for future hives. To keep cost down, he maximized the size he could buy without needing a building permit. Once the business continued to grow he purchased additional shed space, still keeping within the guideline set by the local community. Organization within the sheds is critical for the business. Most of this space sees high activity or turn over, unlike some home usage, which can contain seldom use’d items. Access to the materials stored within is essential. Greater usage of racks along the exterior walls, plus interior free standing units, helps with access and organization. Some even set up bar coding systems for greater organization and inventory control.
Some communities limit the overall sidewall height on sheds. The barn style sheds increase capacity through height. With the increased roof angles the barns are able to capture the added space. Capturing this space again with lofts or taller racks gives you an enormous advantage over the ranch style sheds.
The two sheds so far have worked out great for this award-winning beekeeper and honey processor. So if your next venture needs more space than your house can give, take a look at your existing garden shed or add a quality wood shed to give you the space you need to get started. Many inventors and businesses have started out in a shed or small garage, like Ford and HP as examples.
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