Two Ways Painting Contractors Can Improve Their Reputation and Make More Money

Jan 5, 2018 | Blog

How does a painting company increase its revenue potential without growing in size and complexity?  As discussed in a previous post about paying closer attention to costs and the types of jobs you accept, many painting business owners (and business owners of all...

Three Terrible New Year’s Resolutions for Painting Contractors

Dec 20, 2017 | Blog

It’s getting to be the time of year where everyone is taking a look at things that went really well in 2017, and things that didn’t go so well.  Those thoughts always seem to lead to New Year’s Resolutions.  While it’s a little cliché to make big changes in January,...

What Makes A Great Painting Company Name?

Dec 16, 2017 | Blog, Infographics

If you’re starting a painting company, one of the first things you have to decide on is a name. That’s because the name will go on all of your incorporation paperwork and marketing. Changing your company name becomes harder (and more expensive) with each day your...

Delivering Bad News – 3 Ways Painting Contractors Can Soften the Blow

Dec 10, 2017 | Blog

Most painting contractors have the best of intentions when they provide job estimates.  Even so, bad things happen.  Painters quit, or bad weather causes you to get way behind schedule.  Maybe you thought you could get away with one fewer coat that turns out to be...

How Painting Contractors Can Make More Money without Increasing Hours

Nov 29, 2017 | Blog

We frequently hear from painting contractors who are struggling to earn as much as they’d like despite working long hours.  And while hiring more painters might lead to additional earning potential, qualified painters are difficult to find and require management...

Hiring a Painting Employee?  Here’s What Makes a Great One.

Nov 21, 2017 | Blog

Did you know that the federal government keeps a detailed list of what it takes to perform nearly every job in the United States?  The US Department of Labor keeps detailed records on job requirements, and provides them to the public via the O*Net Site.  A detailed...