by Marge Parkhurst | Jan 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Have you ever had a client come to you in the middle of a job – or worse, at the end of a job – saying, “This isn’t what we talked about”? Probably. Cover your butt by creating a detailed estimate and get things right from the start. 3 Reasons why detailed estimates...
by Marge Parkhurst | Jan 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
New Year’s Resolutions This is the time of year that many of us spend reflecting on the last 12 months and setting goals for the next 12. As a business owner, this kind of reflection is just as important for your business as it is for your personal life. We’ve...
by Marge Parkhurst | Dec 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Building customer trust is key to growing your business. If customers have a good experience with you, they’ll call you the next time they need a room painted (repeat business – alright!). They’ll refer your company to friends and family members (new business –...
by Marge Parkhurst | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
Running a small business can be a lonesome job. Getting together with other business owners in your area is a good way to help you stay connected. Have you heard of Meetup.com? The website is a hub for people who like to get together old-school, meaning in person. ...
by Marge Parkhurst | Nov 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most of you reading this blog work for or run a small business. You know that small businesses have unique challenges that large corporations don’t – cash flow, taxes, insurance, employees, family (those last 2 often overlap). We were at a cook out last weekend and...
by Marge Parkhurst | Nov 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Commercial jobs are a completely different animal from residential (though painting is still painting, right?). Let’s look at the challenges and the perks to commercial jobs and you’ll see what we’re talking about. COMMERCIAL – The Challenges Lowest Price Wins In a...
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