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Making Money With Your Creative Paint Finishes

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I found this book very easy to read. It has a wealth of wonderful information for anyone who wants to start or even improve upon their own faux finishing business. Lynette is able to take you through step by step literally everything you will need to know about operating your own business. I only wish that I would have had this book 25 yr. ago when I started my own faux finishing business. I would have been able to know all the right steps to take without all the years of trial and error that I actually went through. It is obvious that Lynette is a very seasoned professional and she shares all of that expertise with you in this book. I would highly recommend this book for any faux finisher at any level of their career.

This book has everything in it to help you start your own faux finish or stencilling business. It includes equipment lists, how to name your business, how to set it up, creating contracts, invoicing, business cards and much more. I felt this book was written for me.

I want to thank Lynette Harris for writing Making Money with your Creative Paint Finishes. I am starting my own Creative Home Paint business and I now, after Lynette's great advise, feel confident that I can be successfull. Thanks Lynette for the fabulous, step by step, easy to read, fun book!

This book contains valuable information on how to make your business profitable. It includes sample contracts (a must for the professional) and tips on accurate record keeping. I have an MBA and feel that my skills in business are high however, I was able to get information from this book that was very useful. It is comprehensive, covering everything from starting your business, marketing, partnerships,and more. There is even a section on the importance of honing your craft. The author includes information on continuing education, recommended reading as well as resources for supplies. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering starting a business of Decorative Painting.

This is a great book for someone considering becoming a professional stenciler and faux finisher. Lynette clearly spells out how to get your business going and growing.

This book is a must read for all decorative painters. Those new to the business will gain invaluable information to get you far and the veterans will gain some new insites. The book is an easy read. A wonderful combination of delivery of great business information plus just the right amount of comedy thrown in.

I am planning to go into the business of faux finshing. This book answered every question I had and more in regards to starting in that business. Lynette shares her expertise in a very organized, entertaining and easy to read manner. She covers everything from naming your business, managing it, pricing your work to contracts and mastering your craft. What a treat to find a book specifically aimed at starting a faux finishing/stenciling business! If you're thinking of going into business for yourself, this book is a must read and great way to get started. Thank you Lynette for sharing what would have taken me years to learn on my own.

Why stumble along and question yourself, not knowing how to price, run a business, organize your life or plan your dreams when you have Lynette Harris so kindly opening up herself and all she has learned and experienced in her book, "Making Money With Your Creative Paint Finishes". I turn to her book regularly when pricing out a job or just doing my books. She even tells you what supplies you will need on your site.....why make mistakes when you have her experiences to guide you around them.

This book is extreemely helpful in giving guidelines for starting a business in Decorative painting! It is very easy to read and understand. It starts with the of naming your company, and covers all the basics, including excellent advice in marketing your business, supply lists, and also takes you through the whole process of the consultation and bidding the job. Most helpful to me was the guidelines she gives in pricing your work. As artists, sometimes it is hard to put a price on our time and talents, and her guidelines help to give confidence in pricing -- knowing that what we do is valuable, and worthwhile to the customer. I really appreciate the work that she put into this book, and will be using it over and over as a guideline as I get my Mural painting career off the ground!

Ms. Harris shows step-by-step the winning ingredients for a successful decorative painting business. I learned many new tactics, laughed out loud and plan on implementing some of her suggestions immediately. Way to go, Lynette!