Running a decking business is not the same as being good at building decks. That may sound blunt. However, it is true. Many installers work hard, stay busy, and still feel under pressure. Usually, the weakness is not on site. More often, it sits behind the tools. Pricing lacks structure, overheads remain unclear, staffing becomes … Read more
by Neil Stead, Business Consultant & Coach, Steady Consulting for Decking Network (Mar26) Most decking businesses start the same way. A skilled installer begins taking on projects independently. Good work leads to recommendations, enquiries increase and the diary quickly fills. At first, this feels like success. However, many installers eventually reach a point where the … Read more
The Human Virtual Assistant for decking Companies When the work is good, but the admin gets heavy If you’re busy, you’re probably doing something right. However, being busy is exactly when admin starts quietly slipping. You might be on site building a quality deck, but you’re also meant to be replying to leads, sending quotes, … Read more
The Spiralling Cost of Decking: What Homeowners Need to Know Decking has always been a smart way to transform an outdoor space. But the cost of decking today is spiralling, leaving many homeowners wondering how much they really need to invest. Between labour, materials, and the realities of running a professional business, prices are higher … Read more
Millboard opens its curtains for the first time in the UK Millboard has officially opened its curtains and embraced the professional Decking installers of its, up until now, secret brand. An exciting couple of days at the Ryton-on-Dunsmore manufacturing facility and heart of the UK’s leading brand of decking. Amazing people, great industry support and … Read more