Start A Painting Business...

Affiliates Home Guide Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Article 4     Start a Painting Business Make Money Painting When You Don't Have a Clue Where to Start Dear Decorative Painter, Several years ago I decided to launch my own decorative painting business after I'd learned faux finish and decorative painting skills. I had big goals of making lots of money by creating beautiful painted finishes for my clients. I dreamed of the freedom to set my own hours, to not have to work a 9 to 5 job and to not have a boss dictating my every move. I could see my goals in front of me so clearly, I could almost taste them.... Then I ran into a huge stumbling block…   I discovered there’s not much information readily available on how to start a decorative painting / faux finish business. Sure there were lots of books on starting other types of businesses. I found books on starting contracting businesses, plumbing businesses and electrical businesses. But none of these had the specific information I was looking for. I wanted detailed information, such as: How do estimates and proposals work? How much should you charge for each job? How do you find customers -- fast? What can you do you to get the experience you need? How do you write a business plan? How do you setup your portfolio? How do you get customers when you’re not well-known? I struggled to find the answers... I had to use different books and sources that were not really relevant to my decorative painting business and change them to make them work for me. It took a lot of trial and error and much more time than I wanted to get this business up and running. I wasted a good 6 months researching and gathering the information I needed before I finally felt ready to start my business. That’s why, years later, I feel that it’s so important to get this information out there into the hands of fellow decorative painters like you who are in the same position I was in. “How to Start Your Own Decorative Wall Painting Business” is your complete resource kit to fast-track your wall painting business. Here's what you'll learn: The little-known secret method that only professionals know about how to do an estimate for a client and end up painting…the same day! How to get more referrals without resorting to nagging or trickery The simple technique for making sure you get paid for the job! What you must know as a decorative painting professional 13 low-cost / no-cost ways to skyrocket your business Your easy 3-step system for getting the painting experience you need How to quickly and easily create your business plan, using a free online business plan program – I show you how! What you can learn from your so-called “painting mistakes”  Jam-packed with information, you’ll discover: The nuts and bolts of how to set up your business A sample business plan that'll make this task a no-brainer! The methods the professionals use to set up a portfolio A turnkey marketing plan that will have your phone ringing off the hook A built in system of referrals – the best type of advertising How to take the guesswork out of writing proposals The method of setting up your pricing so you get top dollar for your talents How to set up your studio and office to help you operate most efficiently Plus: Valuable resource lists of books, websites, professional organizations, & discussion groups to help further guide you  The information in this manual is perfect if you love to create special wall finishes such as: One Stroke Painting Faux Finishing Murals Stenciling Wallpapering Block Painting  Here’s what some of my customers had to say about “How to Start Your Own Decorative Wall Painting Business”   "I thought the book was great!! You brought up some great ideas for getting your name out there. The resource pages were very helpful and there was some resources I have not heard of. Very good job. I thought the sample of the proposal was great -- this was in much more detail than what I have seen. I found the book to be very organized in thought." Tiffany Steffen Eagle, Wisconsin   "You did a great job with your book. As a designer it is important that you assume folks know nothing about the subject and you did that. I really like the meat of your  book. It is informative and concise with direct information. I gladly will recommend your book." Pam Ferris OSCI Pamela Ferris Artworks Santa Maria, CA     Also included is my easy step-by-step plan on how to create your own business plan as well as my exclusive sample business plan to help you create your own.   You get the benefit of my years of personal experience in the decorative painting industry...  I’ve accumulated a mountain of knowledge and I’m passing on to you. This is breakthrough information that is not available anywhere else, online or offline. But