The idea of working from home has taken on a new meaning during the Covid-19 lockdown and Nelson business SheShed has experienced high demand for its sheds and cabins.
“We have experienced a 57 percent increase in enquiries over the past month,” says Sharoyn Reid, the customer service manager. “Customers are saying that they are looking at options with a more long-term view of working from home. They are looking for something that they can use for an office base, with the option of changing it to a teenage space if they don’t need it for an office in the future.
“In our current situation, a lot of people have set up temporary work stations or are working from the kitchen or dining table. We are predicting that they will soon get very tired of clearing away their work or getting it messed up by other members of the household. The idea of having a separate place to go where they can concentrate is very appealing.”
Sharoyn (pictured) says that people are looking for something that’s quick to build, isn’t a huge outlay of funds, and doesn’t require a council permit. With the SheShed they see multiple uses the sheds can transition into at a later date if the need to work from home changes.
SheShed offers free freight in New Zealand and makes it easy to buy and set up your own shed. Sheds come with a video, instruction booklet and customer support via phone or email.
At a standard, competitive price of $6200, SheSheds compare favourably with other similar products. Maintenance and after-sales support is easier with SheSheds as they are able to provide spare parts and advice if needed.
Sharoyn says that the SheSheds team know that the demands of working from home can be challenging, especially when you’re also combining that with a busy family life. “Creating space at home so everyone can work and enjoy some time on their own is important and our sheds and cabins work really well for that.”
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