Developed by a team of project managers with years of genuine boots-in-the-field experience, FieldLens works for people on the job site, not just those back in the office. “The goal of FieldLens is to help the members of a project team—including subcontractors—communicate and collaborate better,” says Julian Clayton, vice president of product…
MoreAn improving housing market could translate into higher income for painting professionals in 2015 and 2016. This creates a high-class problem: potentially more taxes. We say ‘potentially’ because the smart painting professional will structure his or her business to earn more and pay less in taxes. Here are three strategies to put…
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I charged what I thought the going rate was and over the course of a few years, found my own price. If I were starting from scratch with the information I now have, I would set my pricing using these 10 tips as a guide: 1. Understand contractor business math 101. Learn…
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With the economy improving in most places, a lot of painting contractors are considering scaling up or diversifying. But how do you know when it’s time to make the leap, and what factors should you consider beforehand? THE WISDOM OF EXPERIENCE We tapped a number of seasoned pros to learn how they…
MoreA throw pillow, a crayon, a bird, or even a classic car. Inspiration for color comes from all kinds of places and in all shapes and sizes. Which is just one of the reasons mobile phone color apps can be one of a pro’s best friends. Today’s apps allow pros to easily…
MoreEvery pro knows that keeping your equipment in good working order is essential to keeping your business and every job running smoothly. And when you get right down to it, your most important piece of equipment is you. In this issue, we look at two tools designed to reduce wear and tear…
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