New customers are critical to building your business, but what is the best way to go about finding them? According to one Sherwin-Williams survey of more than 1,700 homeowners, the key is to seek out the places where customers are actually looking for you. So, how do you that? The survey helped…
MoreContracts can be a tough conversation for some paint pros. Smaller firms will often do business on a handshake, with the thinking that they’ll harm relationships with the formality of a contract. Others paint pros are contract sticklers who take the time to review and update clauses each year. Love or hate…
MoreDuring the Great Recession, health care construction was a lone bright spot at a time when building and renovation opportunities were scarce for all trades. Whether it be new construction or renovations, the health care market is still strong today. But these jobs can bring complexities that are likely unseen in other…
MoreJust like packing for a vacation is a drag or rototilling a garden is a pain, prepping for a paint job isn’t fun. But in a business where time means money, every pro painter knows that prepping done correctly can mean the difference between a job done right and a job done…
MoreThere’s more than meets the eye when it comes to painting fresh stucco. Stucco is unique in that it requires chemical curing for proper paint-coating adhesion. Humidity, rain, sun exposure and wind can affect the entire process. Here are a few things to keep in mind when taking on a job where…
MoreAs the July date for the Department of Labor (DOL)’s overtime rule changes draws near, many employers are trying to determine how to implement the new rules without creating fiscal chaos or employee unrest. As a first step, employers should determine which employees will be impacted by the change, or who falls…
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