When something is repeated often enough, people start to believe it is true. Here are three common phrases you often hear used when discussing the subject of hiring. Let’s take a look at the truth and potential consequences of each. HIRE SLOW AND FIRE FAST Like most myths, this sounds right or…
MoreAfter years of declining revenue, the revitalized home-improvement industry is repositioning itself to address emerging growth markets and rebuild its workforce to better serve the evolving needs—and wants—of its customer base. According to the recently published Emerging Trends in the Remodeling Market from Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, the…
MoreThere are a few things we do during the bidding process that have helped us to be successful—and it starts before we send the estimate. BEFORE SENDING THE ESTIMATE First of all, we start every relationship with a face-to-face meeting. I make it a point to set technology aside, visit the job…
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What do lighting, fencing and locking ladder racks have in common? They’re all part of the concept of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED (pronounced ‘sip-ted’). The majority of painting contractors are concerned about theft and burglary, and making sure loss of vehicles, equipment and supplies is prevented can be a…
MoreDoing product reviews as we do, it’s not uncommon to hear from manufacturers who would like us to take a look at their latest and greatest. What is uncommon is to hear from a painter who’s just so excited about a product that they reach out to tell us about it. From…
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Over the last few years, we’ve all watched the multifamily market segment recover to the pre-bust levels of the early 2000s. In 2014, 350,000 apartments were produced and, if predictions are right, that number will climb even higher in 2015. But what about those single-family homes? When’s their rebound expected to hit?…
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