A: First, in order to develop my system, I had to learn everything I could about estimating. It was important to pay attention to how many man-hours it took to complete the painting process. So I kept a log sheet for every job I’ve ever done: what I did, when I did…
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were nearly three million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported in 2014. While this number is lower than previous years, the question that remains is: How many near misses in the workplace were not reported that could have resulted in an injury or…
MoreWhen it comes to finding and selecting a contractor, today’s consumers have more places to turn for information and opinions than ever before. With the rising popularity and growing number of online service sites and apps, it’s natural to assume that digital-based sources would lead the charge. But you’d be wrong. THE…
MoreOne of the biggest challenges painting companies face is attracting and keeping great talent. To solve hiring challenges, companies often focus on improving their hiring process by uncovering better places to find employees and promoting the company more effectively. Yet improving the hiring process is only part of the solution. That’s because…
MoreTracking digital marketing campaigns— search engine optimization (SEO), pay per click (PPC), social media, email marketing, etc.—and truly understanding what type of return your web site provides is a subject most painters tend to gloss over, no pun intended. You might know how much it cost to build your web site, but…
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When I am traveling the country working with my clients and teaching classes on HR, I always get questions on what are the most important things to remember as an ‘HR Department of One.’ I relate to that feeling because I was in corporate America as a manager, and the organization that…
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