Whether you’re a small residential contractor or a large commercial painting business, purchasing new equipment such as ladders, lifts, sprayers or compressors—or capital assets for your office including copiers, software, furniture and computers—can bring with it a confusing array of financing options … along with several potential pitfalls. The first choice you’ll…
MoreThe old adage, ‘Proper planning prevents poor performance’ should be every painter’s mantra when it comes to getting ready for a job. In the past few years, manufacturers have developed a number of new products to help pro painters accomplish necessary prep more accurately and efficiently. Better outcomes lead to satisfied customers…
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A customer’s perception of how successful a project is among the most valuable feedback a painting professional can receive. The challenge for the paint pro can be deciphering the customer’s true opinion when there may have been a few minor concerns or issues on the job. To help paint pros understand the…
MoreThe numbers don’t lie. The coatings industry is alive and kicking. In fact, the global paint and coatings market grew to a value of $141.5 billion in 2015, according to a recent study by research firm MarketLine. This is due, in part, to major manufacturers listening to frontline paint professionals, and creating…
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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