Deck season isn’t over after the summer months have passed. Now that it’s fall, and with the winter season not far behind, customers may be anxious to complete their deck or patio projects and enjoy whatever time they can in their outdoor spaces. But caring for a deck requires a specific game…

Time management starts with goal-setting and planning. If you are operating in a constant crisis management mode and responding to every issue as it happens, then you likely have not set your goals or plans. It’s tough to manage your time if you have not decided how you need to be spending…

1: Why did you choose to partner in a painting business after 25 years in banking? After 25 years of enduring the ups and downs of the banking industry, I had lost the passion for my work, and it ultimately affected my health. So I left my job in Maine and bought…

According to the Zipwhip 2019 State of Texting report, 74% of consumers claim having zero unread text messages while only 17% claim having zero unread emails. More importantly, the same report notes that 67% of people would rather text with a business about appointments, reminders and scheduling than talk on the phone…

For our 2019 inPAINT Survey, we asked participants what product, service, tool or app they would like someone to create. While a few tight-lipped inventors chose to keep their gems a secret for now, many did share ideas, which are a mix of practical, inspired and obvious. Manufacturers take note! Here is…

Sales financing is nothing new. Furniture stores, car dealerships, home appliance merchants and other retailers have been using financing for years to help close deals and, in many cases, increase the size of a purchase. Over the past few years, a number of finance companies have begun offering financing options to service…