[foodwater&VOC]

hello painters,
i've been painting for 12 years, 8 of those on my own. up until a couple of years ago, i just did it because the $ was good and i hadnt decided on another trade. now im 30 years old, and for the past 2 years i've been trying to get legit. got my license got a logo made, and would like to turn this into a good profitable business. i'd like to know as far as the book keeping, managing, hiring, estimating... basically all the business aspects of the trade. what books or programs do you guys recommend? thanks for any help

 

[straight_lines]

There is some info on this forum that would help you, just look around and see what's here. I would hire a good accountant if I were you.

I love mine, I give him what he asks for and he takes care of the rest for a very reasonable fee. I wouldn't have time to do all I do know if I had all that to worry about.

On a personal note, can you maybe try to use correct punctuation when typing. Specifically capitalize words that begin a sentence. It makes reading your posts much easier.

 

[Tmrrptr]

Glad you're aboard, Food.
A great function of the BB is the search button.
There is lots of good information available in prior posts that is easily accessible.
Try it, you'll like it!
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[Dave Mac]

A lot of guys use quicken to track all expences to jobs, it can create many reports. Many books out their, E myth is very popular, Good to great,


thanks
dave mac

 

[Kennedy]

Join the NAPP and get involved. There is so much information on the business end of running a painting company. Out of the Bucket is also a good source of info with the workshops and procedure manuals.