How do i start my own painting and spackelling business?
Answer:
Let me address your questions one at a time:
A) Yes, you should get a license. Any business should have a license by the state and/or local government to operate. The fees can be a bit high, but worth it in the long run. You really do not want to run a business without a license - you could open yourself up to legal issues if your business encounters problems financially or operationally.
B) Price out your jobs by first contacting your competitors. Ask how much they charge for similar work. Then, estimate your fixed and variable costs for the same job. Once you know your costs, estimate a premium to charge that will make you profitable and cash flow positive.
C) Advertising is the key to your success! If you can market your service as being unique from other painters, you will make money. Your best bet would be to start by offering free (yes, that's right - I said free) seminars on how to paint or spackle a room. Once you get your name out there, make sure to have business cards to hand out to customers who want them. You could also offer to give seminars at home-improvement chains like Lowe's or True Value Hardware. Remember, market your service as unique from others, and you will be successful.
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