Whether you plan to go it alone or build a team, this book takes you through all phases of setting up and running a thriving home-based house painting business, from estimating start-up costs to finding customers. Each chapter provides tips that make "cents," stories from the trenches, and advice around the paint bucket. Learn all about writing a business plan, keeping track of expenses, networking, and expanding your own home-based house painting business. Look for useful charts and worksheets throughout the book, including:Start-Up Expenses and Capital WorksheetSales Forecasts and Cash Flow ProjectionsSample Estimate WorksheetSample Bid and InvoiceWhat to Take on a Job Checklist