House Painting

Startup Costs: Under $2,000
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? No

One of the hallmarks of a well-kept home or prosperous business is a fresh, professional coat of paint. But most people hate painting--it takes a lot of time and skill to do the job right--plus you have to spread drop cloths over everything, climb around on ladders or scaffolding, and hope you don't get paint in your hair. But if you like painting--you love the transformation as a dingy room or building becomes clean and new--and you've got the talent and experience to deliver a first-class job, then this could be the business for you. The advantages to this business are that you can work from a home base, your startup costs can be relatively low, and if you like the feeling of accomplishment that comes from a good day's physical labor, it can be both rewarding and lucrative. You'll need experience in painting interiors and exteriors and in working with different types of paints and primers. You'll also need some people skills in dealing with various personalities and the ability to estimate a job and come out on the winning end.

The Market

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Needed Equipment

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