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Sal at Paint brush Cover was kind enough to send over a few of these. I gave them to my crew and they used them for a few months (and are still using them). Overall, they like them, these are guys who normally take very good care of their brushes. The original covers to most of […]
The search for the perfect waterborne cabinet paint is over! In the search for a better cabinet grade waterborne finish, my company, JHC, recently started using SW Kem Aqua Plus. Its rare that I get excited about a new coating like this, but I am very pleased with the results we have been getting with this […]
Future Proof Your Painting Business Anyone that’s been in the painting business (or any service business for that matter) understands that there will typically be a lull in work around the wintertime. Weather conditions play a major role in the kind of work that contractors of any kind do, but especially painters in particular. Even […]
What are your business plans for 2013? The last few weeks have been tough; you have had to lay guys off because of the winter, you are struggling to fill up your board, you wonder if you will make it through the months ahead. Of course you will! This is because you are in the […]
Planning for next year… Now that your marketing plans for winter well under way and are better able to understand the size of the workforce that you can use in the next few months, it is time to start considering who should be on the team and who should be out the door. You have […]
The most forgettable room in the house is the laundry room. It’s not very exciting and nobody wants to go in there because it’s a really small room with dust bunnies all over the place. Going in the laundry room means we’re about to do a very unpleasant chore – laundry – either folding or […]
You’ve Built Your Website, What Now? Building a website is an important first step to having your company discovered on the Internet. Once your website is built, you need to employ search engine optimization strategies (SEO) in order for your website to appear in Internet search results. The following article describes what SEO is and […]
If you want to grow your business, you can’t do it by yourself. You must have a team. When it comes to building a High Performance team, one that is coordinated and effective, performance management and reviews are paramount. Now is the time! Be open with your team about your goals. Tell your people, “with our […]
I just returned from the PDCA Residential Forum’s Advanced Shop Talk 13 in the Windy City. It is inspiring to hang out with such an engaged group of business owners who are committed to building a better painting business. Many of the painting contractors in attendance brought key employees as well. What an excellent opportunity […]
What is your Marketing Plan for the Winter? You can smell it in the evening air – summer is coming to a close. Soon, the days will shorten, leaves will turn, and painting contractors will be moving inside. Though it may feel early, now is the time to start planning for fall and winter. Making […]
On occasion, my company will be hired by a homeowner’s association or property management company to do some painting in common areas of a small community of townhomes. Many times, while doing this work, an individual home owner will ask us to do some small job for them, such as paint a door. These requests usually create a number […]
Lighting and color go hand in hand. You can have great color but it you have poor lighting, you color can look very different. Keep in mind your lighting when choosing your colors. Look at the color of the shades and bulbs because that will modify how the color will look in your space. Choosing […]
A How to Guide to Managing Your Reputation Online It can be difficult for smaller painting companies to compete online with the large companies. Many small painting companies struggle with getting potential customers aware that they even exist and is why it can be very beneficial for them to know some ways of getting […]
“Begin with the End in Mind” I think most business owners are familiar with this line, “Begin with the End in Mind” from Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. When we are just starting out in business, many of us only have a vague idea about where the “end” point will […]
I know, I know — you’re PAINTERS. Why should you waste your time doing your workers’ comp audit? Well, for starters, as business owners, I’m sure you all know not to blindly trust what anyone tells you. If you did, you wouldn’t have gotten where you are. So why should you trust an auditor? Don’t […]
