Ask any architectural color consultant and most will agree: there’s something happening in the American landscape. “We are witnessing a new attraction for bold, bright, individualistic choices,” says architectural color consultant Amy Krane of Amy Krane Color in Ghent, N.Y. “Front doors, shutters, and other accent areas are all serving as a…
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If you’re a painter, Kathryn Freeman wants you to put down your paintbrush and become a visionary. That might seem like unusual advice for a professional painter who uses visual instinct as part of his tool kit; but Freeman is referring to developing a long-range plan for business success. “I want painters…
MoreA successful relationship with a painting subcontractor begins with an enforceable contract and appropriate insurance coverage. But some small operations, or one-man shops, may mistakenly believe it’s okay to hire a sub with just a handshake. Not so fast, some legal Pros say. To minimize risk, it’s important that a binding contract…
MoreSteven Oransky knows what a simple paint chip can reveal about a wood siding surface. The Five Star Painting franchise owner in North Shore Boston says the back of a chip is a great indicator for how to proceed with prep. “If the wood is on the back of the chip, then…
MoreLaunched in 2009, Houzz has become a go-to space in the online world for customers to find ideas, inspiration, and even a contractor. There are about 400,000 contractors angling for the 20 million unique monthly visitors at the site, and only capturing a few jobs from the site can set off a…
MoreDiversification. It’s so big and corporate-sounding. But every business owner—even the smallest of pro painters—thinks about adding lines of service at some point. It’s easier said than done, and there are plenty of pitfalls for those who look before they leap. Here are some questions to consider when the diversification conversation heats…
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