Hello there,
I've read quite a few posts on here, and there's some great advice with regards to doing DIY. I would like to ask if anybody could give me some pointers on starting my own painting and decorating business and I apologise in advance if this has been asked a million times before. Here's a little about me.
I'm female, aged 47 and currently working in an office environment. I've always enjoyed doing DIY and in particular painting. I understand totally that this in no way warrants me being an expert in this field, but I do find it so enjoyable and rewarding.
I've asked a few friends what they think and the same answer keeps coming back: " There is a market for female trades, especially when it comes to the elderly or single people living alone. " Would you agree with that? Is my age a barrier here?
Also, I'm having difficulty in finding a suitable training course in my area
( Bournemouth/Christchurch ). What, in your opinion, would be an ideal course to do which would set me up with the basic skills that I need to start a business? Do I need to embark on a year long course at college, or could I pick up these skills by just doing a night school course somewhere? Or, alternatively, if I could ask around and maybe I could get experience by working alongside somebody at the weekends. Would that work?
I don't have oodles of money as many of you probably didn't when you first ventured out, but could you give me any pointers on marketing, and the essential tools I would need to get me going.
I apologise for the many questions, but I appreciate any and all the advice you can throw at me.
Cheers,
Max
I've read quite a few posts on here, and there's some great advice with regards to doing DIY. I would like to ask if anybody could give me some pointers on starting my own painting and decorating business and I apologise in advance if this has been asked a million times before. Here's a little about me.
I'm female, aged 47 and currently working in an office environment. I've always enjoyed doing DIY and in particular painting. I understand totally that this in no way warrants me being an expert in this field, but I do find it so enjoyable and rewarding.
I've asked a few friends what they think and the same answer keeps coming back: " There is a market for female trades, especially when it comes to the elderly or single people living alone. " Would you agree with that? Is my age a barrier here?
Also, I'm having difficulty in finding a suitable training course in my area
( Bournemouth/Christchurch ). What, in your opinion, would be an ideal course to do which would set me up with the basic skills that I need to start a business? Do I need to embark on a year long course at college, or could I pick up these skills by just doing a night school course somewhere? Or, alternatively, if I could ask around and maybe I could get experience by working alongside somebody at the weekends. Would that work?
I don't have oodles of money as many of you probably didn't when you first ventured out, but could you give me any pointers on marketing, and the essential tools I would need to get me going.
I apologise for the many questions, but I appreciate any and all the advice you can throw at me.
Cheers,
Max