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BUSINESS BUILDERS, ONLINE EXTRAS, PRODUCTS

PRO+ductive Solutions Launched to Help Ease Contractor Challenges

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Have you heard yourself say any of the following?

  • “I need to be more productive.”
  • “I spend more time on paperwork than painting or growing my business.”
  • “Most of my jobs require my crews to be efficient – get in, get out, but do a quality job.”
  • “Demand for work is higher than ever, I need my crews to do more jobs to keep up with demand.”

Continue reading PRO+ductive Solutions Launched to Help Ease Contractor Challenges →

ONLINE EXTRAS

Do You Have a Business Lynchpin?

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Lynchpin
noun

  1. a person or thing vital to an enterprise

When Jason Phillips, President and CEO of Allen, Texas-based Phillips Home Improvements, talks about Rudy Chacon, his Sherwin-Williams sales representative, he starts with a one-word answer: “Lynchpin.” Continue reading Do You Have a Business Lynchpin? →

ONLINE EXTRAS

Beating Workplace Fatigue

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Sleep Well, Stay Hydrated – and Practice the Amish Hour

Painting can be hard physical labor, and many crews are putting in extra hours. However, a fatigued team can lead to reduced productivity, sloppy work and safety concerns. Here are some considerations for helping your crew stay sharp and energized throughout the day. Continue reading Beating Workplace Fatigue →

BUSINESS BUILDERS, ONLINE EXTRAS

Social Media 101 for Painting Contractors

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Sherwin-Williams offers step-by-step instructions on how to set up pages and start advertising

Stumped by social media and how it might help grow your business?

Many painting contractors are growing a successful social media presence. And your Sherwin-Williams rep can direct you to a new guide from Sherwin-Williams that will show you how, featuring specific sections on using Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms, as well as an extended section on creating Facebook ads. Continue reading Social Media 101 for Painting Contractors →