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Painting Pro’s Perspective: Government vs. Business
Imagine that a ten round world championship brawl is scheduled, the champ was hit by a truck one night and two long time contenders having not yet risen
Color by Numbers
Every small business has obstacles to overcome and each individual has their strong and weaker points. As paint and coating application professionals,
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Black or white smoke, here comes a new pope; no matter the religion or the lack there of, we have got to give the Catholics credit for maintaining
Smart Paint
Who will win the race to the consumer market, smart paint scientists or the flying car guys? If a mobile phone is considered smart, because it may answer
Painting Pro’s Perspective: Chomping Along the 80/20
A new study indicates that all paint professionals will get a raise while company profits will more than double. There will be unwavering demand for paint

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Sometimes, when we are busy working or taking care of business, we can loose track of where we are in the month or season. One trick, besides the
Product Review - Kovrd Paint Tray Storage Bag & Quick Drop
In 2011, Kovrd Painting Products introduced the paint tray storage bag and quick drop first to five supplier locations and then based on positive responses,
The Origins of Painting Craftsmanship Part II - The Renaissance
For painters, the Renaissance was the accumulation of craft refinement over hundreds of years; it was the cherry on top; an era of great discovery including
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Now there are only 5 national paint manufacturers! Valspar has taken over the paint making process for Ace Hardware. There are just a hand full of
Valspar Announces Strategic Deal
There is more major paint merger and acquisition activity: Valspar has acquired Ace Hardware’s two paint manufacturing facilities, which house 500,000
Painting Pro’s Perspective: Cutting Straight Lines
Tired of showing co-workers how to prep or coat trim? It does not take long when supposedly experienced people are hired to realize that many are merely

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It's not too late to blaze a path of success and achievement in 2013! Whether 2012 was a riding high in the saddle year or a knocked down on your
Estimating for Profit Part II
Having already established in Part I that earning a sensible return for running a company is essential to flourishing businesses. We are going to consider
Estimating for Profit Part I
Are there any paint and coating professionals managing businesses with the idea of not making money? Well, before simply saying no, look around at the
Regulatory Review: Avoid the EPA Smackdown in 2013
There are a lot of EPA regulatory pots cooking things that may burn paint and coating professionals. In particular, there are three EPA points of interest
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Get ready for the New Year! Well, according to Chinese Mythology, the celebration should be Saturday, February 10-24, 2013. There is a twelve year
Pump up the Volume
Get motivated for success in 2013. In any work environment, white or blue collar, do people perform better when their level of commitment increases? Should

PPG Buys Glidden
Over the course of a couple months, the North American paint supplier business has been fundamentally re-shaped. On Friday December 14, PPG announced
Social Media for Small to Medium Size Businesses: Dos and Don’ts
Overview Using social media is a great way to stay connected to your customers and get the word out about your company among your group of friends
Reflections on the EPA’s Lead Rule
Background The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Lead-Safe Rule, (TSCA) Section 402, which
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Another day, another dollar or should it be another year spent in a great career? Either way, old man 2012 is about dead and baby 2013 is ready to bust
The Origins of Painting Craftsmanship - Part I
Painting application is a revered art and science spanning nearly all of human millennia with creativity and innovation; it is an ancient craft. In fact,
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It is good practice to pause and look back; review, set improvement goals, and go forward to the next cycle or year. Numbers are always clear and dependable
Painting Pro’s Perspective: Need Some Slack?
Painting/coating professionals are often so busy doing their work or trying to find work; many do not realize the importance of paying attention to new

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Rev your engines; the shopping season race has started. Among the craze to get deals and buy things, try to remember that there is a month left
A Closer Look at the SW/Comex Deal
From Canada to Panama, SW is now the largest paint manufacturer in North and Central America. On November 12, the Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:
Good People Work for Profit
Contracting paint and coating application projects has risks; stuff may go wrong, jobs may cost more to complete than estimated, customers may not pay
Drink Like a Fish
Big or little, smooth or spiky, vibrant or staid, we are intrigued while watching aquatic creatures. The fascination may arise because the gilled swimmers
Regulatory Review: EPA Developing Rules to Double Paint Costs
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has drafted new rules that will increase the cost of paint materials; contractors can look ahead to spiraling,
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Now is the time of year we follow the American tradition passed down by the people who wore big square buckles, bonnets and funny black hats. The

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