Excerpt from Estimates, Costs Profits
Efficiency is the goal of the Business World today and it means just as much to the Contracting Painter as to any other business man, efficiency in business methods, in handling men, equipment and materials. The Efficient Painter makes money on a contract that his inefficient competitor would fill at a oss. To know your business, to figure Where the other fellow guesses at it is the most worthy, the most effective of all efforts to make a profit.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a practical guide for painters and contractors on how to accurately calculate the costs of their projects. Written for those who understand the practicalities of the trade but may not have mastered the business side, it provides a clear framework for estimating material, labor, overhead expenses, and profit. The author takes a realistic approach, acknowledging that many painters undervalue their skills and knowledge, often underbidding competitors and operating at a loss. In a time when efficiency is a prized virtue, this book encourages readers to recognize the true value of their work and avoid the pitfalls of guesswork and haphazard pricing. Through detailed examples, the author teaches readers how to accurately measure surfaces, calculate material requirements, and assess the time needed for various painting tasks. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that each job involves more than just material and labor, including essential overhead expenses like rent, insurance, and transportation. By demonstrating how to account for all these factors, the book empowers painters to charge fair prices for their services, ensuring both financial success and the delivery of high-quality work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332125142_0
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