How to Become a House Painter
Have you ever wanted to own your own business? Do you need to earn some extra money working part-time? Are you good with a paint brush? Becoming a house painter may be the answer you for which you have been looking. Here are some steps to starting your own home painting business.
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Get your basic supplies together. It is a good idea to contact paint suppliers about setting up an account and contractor pricing. This will save you money when you start getting lots of jobs.
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Get insured. A basic umbrella policy should cover you if you damage someone's property accidentally. Talk with your insurance agent to find out exactly what you need.
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Run an advertisement in the classified section of your newspaper. This is a great way to get some private homeowners and smaller jobs.
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Hit the pavement. Contact real estate and rental agencies about your service and how much you charge. Ask them to give you a try. These are reliable sources of work, although they may not pay big bucks. They are usually dependable on paying on time and providing a good amount of work.
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Come up with a quote once you have developed interest from a potential customer. Decide how you are going to quote: by the hour, square foot, room or job.
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Start and finish the job. Once you have landed the job, be dependable, especially with commercial accounts. If you agree to be there at a certain time, be there. Always call if there is a problem. Customers may complain, but this is good business practice.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not overload yourself. It is tempting to forego larger jobs that do not pay as well for smaller, more profitable jobs. Get some helpers if you need it.
