For more than three decades, Medfield, MA-based The Paint Project Inc. sold and serviced painting equipment for professional painters. In the past year, the company went all-in on an expansion, adding a new 4,000-sq-ft sprayer training facility to its enterprise. Owner Bob Zaffino says he’s responding to demand. More and more professional…
MoreIf you’re a residential painting contractor, learning how to run your business comes with its share of trial and error. And sometimes, there’s plenty to learn by simply listening to other contractors talk about their challenges. Through its Advanced Shop Talk educational forums, the PDCA annually seeks to convene painting contractors to…
MoreUsing a sanding system—pairing a hand or power sander with a vacuum—can save a significant amount of time on cleanup. That creates a safer work environment, improves client satisfaction, and puts money in your pocket. As a professional painting contractor, you probably put a lot of thought into the type of sander…
MoreYou’ve spent years, perhaps decades, making a name for yourself on the local or regional contracting scene, but now you think it might be a good time to sell. Maybe someone has expressed interest—or you’re considering retirement or another business venture. Most business sales can close within a few months. However, Peter…
MoreFor more than 20 years, Ohio-based The Millennia Companies has been building, acquiring, managing and renovating multifamily housing projects. Starting with a 566-unit portfolio in the mid-’90s, the enterprise now manages 20,000 multifamily units across 22 states. The process for how Millennia hires contractors has evolved over time, yet it has remained…
MoreSometimes, the only way to know if your customer thinks you performed well on a project is whether they hire you back for another project. When it comes to commercial work, it also helps to understand what commercial property managers and executives are really looking for in a paint crew that delivers…
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