Overview
In the home decor industry, artists who have mastered faux finishing, stencilling and mural painting are in high demand. With the smart-business sense featured in this new guide, those with a flair for decorative finishing can turn their talents into profits.Decorative finishing specialist Lynette Harris shares her 10 years of home-based business experience to show artists the keys to building their own decorative finishing enterprise. From advertising and accounting to customer relations and pricing, Harris covers it all so artists can start out with the knowledge and confidence it takes to succeed.
-- How to put together a quality portfolio, for any level of experience
-- Creative ways to publicize and bring in the business
-- Dos and don'ts for dealing with potential clients
-- How to quote a job and settle on a fair price
-- Practical tips for smooth-running projects, from setup to cleanup
-- Tips for "getting in" by working on showcase homes and with established professionals
-- Effective methods for managing the legal and financial side of the business.