[natehobbs13]

hay Im a painter of many years, and am starting my own bissness, and I'am haveing a slow start, work is not flying off the shelf, like some guys i'v meet, can any one tell me how to get the ball rolling, I need some direction Iv been going to construction sites and call contractors but I want residint repaints and such

 

[timhag]

Nate, if ya really want to know how to get the ball rolling. Read thru this site. There is so much info here, you will sure find your way by using the search button. You will not go wrong, read and that what these guys are saying and take it to heart. It's all about this

 

[Paul_R]

Nice link! You are the link Meister!:notworthy:

Happy painting, Paul

 

[Dave Mac]

Nate welcome aboard, this place has lots of great info, so if you have any specific question fire away, many smart people here. I Like flyers to generate new buisness.

dave mac

 

[Rich]

First off...start with your spelling. A professional approach is essential to leaving a good impression on customers.

 

[timhag]

First off...start with your spelling. A professional approach is essential to leaving a good impression on customers.

Good eye Rich, didn't catch that one. You may want to carry a pocket dictionary with you when writing bids on the spot.

 

[Rich]

I hope having over 20 spelling and grammar mistakes, in what should be a few sentences, isn't an indicator of how your business will be....

 

[timhag]

I hope having over 20 spelling and grammar mistakes, in what should be a few sentences, isn't an indicator of how your business will be....

I hear ya, wonder how crow does it?

 

[vermontpainter]

I hear ya, wonder how crow does it?

Half a hog and some pickled pigs feet go along way in sales. Here the rest of us are handing out brochures and refrigerator magnets...

 

[HomeGuardPaints]

Half a hog and some pickled pigs feet go along way in sales.

I could have read that after dinner and been much happier

 

[bikerboy]

I could have read that after dinner and been much happier

Back when I waz ah youngin, my pappy said the only thing wasted on a hog was the squeal. (eat more scrapple)
:jester:

 

[vermontpainter]

I could have read that after dinner and been much happier

why then their wooont bee know more appertight n such...

 

[The paint whisperer]

Nate,

My spelling is not that great either. You can just down load a spelling check program and used it before you post. It is not fool prove, but it will help.

Just keep the questions coming. :yes: :yes:

Good luck.

 

[NEPS.US]

Nate,

It is not full prove

:yes: :yes:

Good luck.

:hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hang: painTers arnt very smaart


ok you edit to fool....now try proof and put them together....foolproof .........fool
...instead of a spell check you might want to go buy a dictionary and read it.

:jester:

 

[Wing 54]

Welcome.

Let me warn you. These guys are good!

 

[plainpainter]

Maybe I am just deeply prejudiced - but I just cannot fathom someone being succesful in business who is basically illiterate. If you can't spell - then keep on working for the 'man'. I am sorry to say this, but the trades are filled with hard working tradesmen - but that doesn't mean you can just wing it in business. Business is business no matter if you are assembling aegis missile warheads or doing exterior repaints - the same basic principles apply to each - and you won't see execs in Raytheon who can't spell!

 

[Dave Mac]

Nate good news I know of succesfull buinsness men that can not even read or write, and they are millionaires, so dont listen to all the bs, all is possible. Its all a matter of how bad you want it. welcome aboard.

dave mac

 

[Dave Mac]

Maybe I am just deeply prejudiced - but I just cannot fathom someone being succesful in business who is basically illiterate. If you can't spell - then keep on working for the 'man'. I am sorry to say this, but the trades are filled with hard working tradesmen - but that doesn't mean you can just wing it in business. Business is business no matter if you are assembling aegis missile warheads or doing exterior repaints - the same basic principles apply to each - and you won't see execs in Raytheon who can't spell!

Plain Painter Im getting so sick and tired of you being so negative, you slam every new guy you get a chance to, give it a rest. Your are no expert in the painting buisness, and should learn to use a more positive tone in your post. imo

dave mac

 

[The paint whisperer]

Natehobb13

Integrity, skill, leadership and resourcefulness will take you a lot farther in business than good spelling. So will kindness and courtesy. If English is not your first language as in my case, or spelling was your worst subject, so be it. A couple rude comments won't stop you from succeeding. Don't be afraid to ask questions. That's how I got started, and four years later, my clients keep spreading my name.

 

[Paul_R]

Sad, but true, people judge you by how you speak, and spell. I have a dictionary right here on my desk, and use it often. I am not ashamed to say that even after a college education, I forget how to spell. I do believe that there are a lot of intelligent people who simply do not take the time to spell correctly, mainly because they do not want to take the time to look up a word. I really doubt that there are millionaires out there that do not care if their communications to their subordinates are misspelled. Point made.
Happy painting, Paul.