Does it cost a lot of money to get a fast start in the
painting business? In all truthfulness, it will cost you a
fortune if you go about it the wrong way. Going into any
new business without knowing what you are doing is scary.
Believe me, I know from experience. I did it the hard way
and it was a bit rough at times.
I did O.K. stating out. I actually started my painting
business with just a handful of painting tools from my
garage. I had a step ladder and I borrowed an extension
ladder for a while when I needed it. I worked out of the
trunk of my car until I could afford to get a van. No one
seemed to care, so that was cool.
One small glass shop owner owner told me, "Buy tools as you
need them or as the jobs come in." That was good advice.
Each job may require a new special painting tool - so I
would just buy it with my down payment when new work came
in.
Where I really lacked was not knowing how to effectively
estimate new paint jobs. This can cost you a bundle if you
consider the amount of money you could have made vs all the
lost labor spent from under-bidding. There is nothing more
pathetic than seeing new painters giving away their work
and eating up hours of low or no pay. It happens all too
often. Especially with exterior work.
Plus, there is nothing worse than actually making good
money and then all the sudden having business dry up on
you. Especially around the Holidays. Having consistent work
lined up keeps you profitable. It also adds to your
estimating confidence. So knowing how to advertise your new
business effectively is also as important.
So if you really want to know the least expensive route to
go for starting a new painting business or any service-type
business, it is to get educated in the art of effective
advertising and estimating. This way you can make a nice
income right off the bat and keep your business going
smoothly and on a consistent basis.
Ideally this is the first painting tool you need to buy.
Business start-up information from a good source. The right
tools speed up any job. As a matter of fact, I have never
invested in a single painting tool yet that didn't make me
more money. So don't be afraid of spending a little money
on your painting business. Most of the tools are not that
expensive anyway. Your work vehicle will cost you the most.
Just as having the right painting tools will help you turn
your jobs faster, having the right business knowledge will
help you make better and bigger money faster. And you will
be making it on a more consistent basis. Not just busy this
week and slow the next. Instead, we are talking about
having jobs booked up for as much as 6 months in advance.
And you can still take a day off here and there if you want
to.
Getting a good manual written by a professional painter is
the first tool I highly recommend that you should invest
in. It only makes sense (and dollars). If it highlights on
estimating and advertising secrets it is a tremendous
shortcut to profits. This type of painting tool will
definitely put your painting business on steroids.
It is a wise investment in your painting business that I
promise you won't regret. It will pay for itself over and
over again. My first few years as a painter were rough but
you don't have to go through that same amateur learning
process.
Give yourself a fast start to profits today. Your customers
be impressed with your expert service. Your friends and
family will be amazed at your success also. Especially your
wife. And as the old saying goes, a happy wife is a happy
life!
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Lee Cusano has owned and operated his own successful
painting business for over 16 years. He has also helped
many others to start their own painting business with his
"Paint Like a Pro Estimating and Advertising CD-ROM".
Lee also offers a free report titled "How To Gain a High
Success Rate For Getting Painting Jobs". To get it go to
http://www.Painting-Business.com
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