“Hire character. Train skill.” That directive was made popular by Peter Schutz, the former CEO of Porsche whose book, The Driving Force: Getting Extraordinary Results with Ordinary People, was a bestseller. Schutz applied this principle at several Fortune 500 firms along his career path, but would the same idea apply to hires that a painting contractor might make? Continue reading Hiring? Think About Character First
Spanish-speaking pro painters now have a new community on a Facebook page curated by Sherwin-Williams, the leader in the painting industry. Continue reading New Bien Pro for Professional Painting Contractors is Launched on Facebook
Sherwin-Williams recently surveyed professional painting contractors about their needs from a supplier. The takeaway? Those needs are evolving, but one item showed up on their wish lists frequently, and that was a way to expand their purchasing power and improve their cash flow with a professional account. Continue reading Get More Flexibility with a PRO+ 0% Interest Credit Account
Thinking about retirement yet? You should be – even if it’s decades away. In this article, we asked a professional financial planner for his retirement planning advice for painting contractors. Continue reading Managing Your Money: Retirement Planning for Pro Painters
Callbacks are a drain on profitability and productivity, not to mention the potential damage unsatisfied customers can do to your reputation and brand in referrals and social media. Here are some of the best ideas we’ve found to keep callbacks to a minimum. Continue reading 8 Great Ways to Cut Back on Callbacks
